Apple Unveils New M4 MacBook Pro with Affordable 14-Inch Entry Model

Apple has introduced its latest M4 MacBook Pro lineup, featuring an accessible 14-inch entry model alongside two higher-tier premium models. The announcement marks the culmination of Apple’s planned Mac releases this week, following Monday’s debut of the new M4 iMac and Tuesday’s redesigned Mac mini. Now, Apple is presenting the latest 14-inch MacBook Pro entry model for budget-conscious consumers.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro entry model showcases several advancements, maintaining Apple’s goal of providing high-performance tools that empower users. As stated by John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, “MacBook Pro is an incredibly powerful tool that millions of people use to do their life’s best work, and today we’re making it even better.” The M4 chip family brings heightened capabilities to the MacBook Pro, enhancing features that include Thunderbolt 5, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, a nano-texture display option, and Apple Intelligence technology.

Key Features of the M4 MacBook Pro Entry Model

The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro comes equipped with the following specifications:

• Powered by the base M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• Standard 16GB of RAM, upgradeable to 32GB
• Base storage of 512GB, with upgrade options up to 2TB
• Enhanced 12MP Center Stage camera
• Optional nano-texture display upgrade
• Brightness up to 1000 nits for SDR content
• Improved battery life, lasting up to 24 hours
• Available in Space Black and Silver finishes

Pricing and Availability

The new MacBook Pro entry model begins at $1,599, identical to last year’s M3 model, but notably includes 16GB of RAM as standard, doubling the base memory of its predecessor. Pre-orders are open now, with availability set for Friday, November 8.

This release concludes Apple’s Mac announcement series for the year. Updates for other models, like the MacBook Air, will follow in 2025.