Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The M4 Max’s 40-core GPU and 64GB unified memory power a 14.2-inch Mini-LED display with 1600 nits peak brightness and nano-texture glass, all in a 1.60kg chassis. Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, and an SDXC slot provide ample connectivity without dongles. It excels for software developers and video editors working with 8K footage, but its 40.3/100 gaming score makes it unsuitable for serious gaming.
CPU Apple M4 Max
RAM 64 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 14.2" 3024x1964
GPU Apple (40-Core)
OS macOS
Weight 1.6 kg
Battery 72 Wh
96 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ram (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
95/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the MacBook Pro M4 Max for its exceptional performance with demanding tasks like 6K video editing, ease of use, customization, and smooth delivery. Customer service and price were also highlighted positively.
- Performance praised for handling 6K 60fps footage and heavy color grading smoothly.
- Ease of use and customization made the buying experience comfortable and stress-free.
- Delivery process was smooth, with easy rescheduling and signing for missed attempts.
- Customer service and price were appreciated, adding to overall satisfaction.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers in this period praised the laptop's performance, especially for AI-heavy photo editing, and noted seamless Apple ecosystem integration. They also highlighted value, recommending the Pro over the Max, and commended B&H service.
- Exceptional performance for AI-heavy photo editing, handling 100 MP images smoothly without fan noise.
- Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem, described as 'magic' by first-time MacBook users.
- Great value; Pro model matches Max performance for most users, saving $600+.
- Excellent service from B&H, with one reviewer highlighting brilliant service.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 Max |
| Cores | 16 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
| Battery | 72 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 72 | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 96 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | 93.8 | 90.6 | 95.7 | 73.5 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 98.1 | 87.8 | 3.3 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 98.9 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.2 | 81.2 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 60.4 | 51.2 | 10.2 |
| Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 12.6 | 89.8 | 90.8 | 4 | 98.4 | 14.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall95.6
- AI/LLM86
- Gaming59.6
- Portability90.3
- Creator76
- Student89.7
- Business94.3
- Developer95.9
- Entertainment96.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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