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MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB — M2 Pro · 64GB · 2023
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB

M2 Pro · 64GB · 2023

88
/ 100
From $2,599
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD wins by 7
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD — M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD
Apple

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD

95
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB lands at 88 and MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD at 95. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD leads on cpu (95 vs 88).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD leads on battery (85 vs 78).

Portability

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB leads on portability (87 vs 80).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB 88
vs
95 MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB
88
cpu 88
gpu 83
display 86
battery 78
portability 87
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD
95
cpu 95
gpu 90
display 86
battery 85
portability 80

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB versus MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD
CPU
M2 Pro
▲ M4 Pro
RAM
▲ 64GB
16GB
Release year
2023
2024
Storage
—
1TB SSD

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB vs MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB worth the price? +

At $2,599, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Is MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,699, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD — leads on cpu (95 vs 88). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD — leads on battery (85 vs 78). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.