MacBook Pro 14″ M4 16/1TB (MW2V3) — Space Black

Description

USPs

Design and Colors

• Space Black and Silver: Available in both Space Black and Silver finishes.

Performance

• M4 Chip: The M4 chip offers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the M1 model, making it incredibly powerful for demanding tasks.
• Unified Memory: Configurable up to 32GB of unified memory, which allows for faster data sharing between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.

Display

• Liquid Retina XDR Display: The 14.2-inch display with a resolution of 3024 by 1964 pixels and up to 1,000 nits of brightness for SDR content.
• Nano-Texture Display Option: Reduces glare and reflections, ideal for use in bright environments.

Connectivity

• Thunderbolt 4 Ports: The base model includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the M4 Pro and M4 Max models feature Thunderbolt 5 ports for faster transfer speeds.
• Additional Ports: HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port for charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Camera and Battery Life

• 12MP Center Stage Camera: Keeps you centered in the frame during video calls.
• Battery Life: Up to 24 hours of battery life for video streaming, the longest ever in a Mac.

MacBook Pro M4 14″ M4 Features, Specifications and Price in Kenya

Brand	Apple
Model	14-inch MacBook Pro M4
Body and Build	Height: 0.61 inch (1.55cm). Width: 12.31 inches (31.26cm). Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm). Weight (M4): 1.55 kg.
Operating System	macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative in new ways — with Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more.
Storage	Built-in Storage Options from Manufacturer  16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD) 16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD) 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD) Configuration Options 24GB or 32GB unified memory 1TB or 2TB SSD Nano-texture display
Chip	Apple M4 chip  A 10-core CPU consists of 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores. 10-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 120GB/s memory bandwidth Media Engine Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW Video decode engine Video encode engine ProRes encode and decode engine AV1 decode
Apple Intelligence	Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and do things effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, you have peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Display	Liquid Retina XDR display  14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;2 3024*1964 native resolution at 254ppi. Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI. Refresh Rates: ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz Configurable with: Nano-texture display
Keyboard and Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with:  78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement Touch ID Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)8 Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Camera	12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 1080p HD video recording Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Audio Support	High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Wide stereo sound Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max. Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming. 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones. HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Audio Playback	Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos.
Video Playback	Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Operating Requirements	Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C Storage temperature: –25° to 45° C Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: tested up to 3000 meters Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Accessibility	Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Pro. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things. Voice Control VoiceOver Zoom Increase Contrast Reduce Motion Siri and Dictation Switch Control Closed Captions Text to Speech
Battery and Power	Up to 24 hours of video streaming Up to 16 hours of wireless web 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 70W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable Fast-charge capable with 96W USB-C Power Adapter
Charging and Expansion	SDXC card slot HDMI port 3.5 mm headphone jack MagSafe 3 port The M4 Model comes with: 3*Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

Detailed Product Description

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip is a powerful and versatile laptop that brings several upgrades and enhancements over its predecessors.

Design, Build, and Choice Colors

The work device is available in Space Black and Silver colors (premium Space Black and Silver finishes). With an impressive 14-inch display (there is also the 16-inch option), you have a great working laptop in your hands. In terms of specs, builds, it measures and measures:

• Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)
• Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm)
• Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
• Weight (M4): 1.55 kg.

For a laptop, this is quite lightweight and slim, fitting in with Apple’s mantra for its premium, ergonomically designed, and minimalist laptops. The new MacBook Pro is designed to handle demanding tasks like video editing, 3D animation, and other creative workloads with ease. It is a great choice for professionals and power users who need a reliable and high-performance laptop.

Display

Liquid Retina XDR Display: The 14.2-inch display has a resolution of 3024 by 1964 pixels (254ppi) and supports up to 1,000 nits of brightness for SDR content. Nano-Texture Display Option: This reduces glare and reflections, making it ideal for use in bright environments. You can configure your Liquid Retina XDR display to a Nano-texture display as part of the whole reconfiguration process.

Refresh rates:

• ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
• Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz

Performance

It comes installed with a M4 Chip. The M4 chip offers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the M1 model.

The chip specifications include:

• 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 120GB/s memory bandwidth

The Media Engine Specs include:

• Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
• Video decode engine
• Video encode engine
• ProRes encode and decode engine
• AV1 decode

Memory: It starts with 16GB of RAM, which can be configured up to 32GB, Storage: Options include 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB SSDs.

Ports and Connectivity

Thunderbolt 4 Ports: The base model includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the M4 Pro and M4 Max models feature Thunderbolt 5 ports for faster transfer speeds.

Additional Ports:

• HDMI port
• SDXC card slot
• MagSafe 3 port for charging
• 5mm headphone jack.

Camera and Battery Life

Camera

The Apple MacBook comes installed with a 12MP Center Stage Camera. This camera keeps you centered in the frame during video calls.

Battery Life

The in-built 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery comes with a 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The charging mechanism supports fast-charge capable with 96W USB-C Power Adapter

The battery offers:

• Up to 24 hours of battery life for video streaming, the longest ever in a Mac.
• Up to 16 hours of wireless web

What is in the Box?

• 14-inch MacBook Pro
• 70W USB-C Power Adapter (M4 or M4 Pro with 12-core CPU) or 96W USB-C Power Adapter (M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and M4 Max)
• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
• Polishing cloth (only with nano-texture display option)

14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pros and Cons

Pros

• Powerful Performance: The M4 chip offers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the M1 model, making it ideal for demanding tasks.
• Increased Memory: Configurable up to 32GB of unified memory, allowing for faster data sharing between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.
• Advanced AI Capabilities: Supercharged by Apple Intelligence, enhancing AI features within apps.
• Enhanced Display, thanks to the Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 3024 by 1964 pixels and nano-texture option, reduces glare and reflections.
• The display can be reconfigured to the Nano-Texture Display Option. This reduces glare and reflections, making it ideal for use in bright environments.
• Improved Connectivity thanks to 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports in the base model and additional models that give options to users (HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port for charging, 3.5mm headphone jack) based on need and situation.
• Long Battery Life, offering up to 24 hours of battery life for video streaming, the longest ever in a Mac.

Cons

• Premium Price: The MacBook Pro with the M4 chip is relatively expensive, which might be a hindrance for some users.
• Limited Upgrades: The design is similar to previous models, with minor internal changes, so it may not feel like a significant upgrade for users of recent models.
• Older MacBooks can still use Apple Intelligence, so the performance boost may not be substantial for users with recent models.
• Configuration: considering this is a base model, configuration to better specs comes at a significant cost of $200
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 not included. The M4 14-inch MacBook Pro has Wi-Fi 6E.
• The Notch on the top of the display can be a nuisance, especially if you have data display on that end and get masked by the notch
• No additional media engines, similar to those of previous models. This will be a disappointment to video editors.