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MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB

Name: MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB
Brand: Apple
SKU: macbook-pro-14-m2-pro-64gb

M2 Pro · 64GB · 2023

/ 100

From $2,599

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD wins by 7

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MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD

M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 512GB SSD

/ 100

From $2,499

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD at 95. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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 · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD leads on cpu (95 vs 88).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $2,599).

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB 88

95 MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB

cpu 88

gpu 83

display 86

battery 78

portability 87

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD

cpu 95

gpu 90

display 86

battery 85

portability 80

Specs side-by-side

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MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB versus MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec	MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB	MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD
CPU	M2 Pro	▲ M4 Pro
RAM	▲ 64GB	16GB
Release year	2023	2024
Storage	—	512GB 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 · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD worth the price? +

At $2,499, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in cpu.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M2 Pro · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB 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 · 512GB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro · 16GB · 512GB SSD — leads on battery (85 vs 78). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.