This 2024 MacBook Pro features a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The Apple M4 is currently the newest generation chip and boasts better performance and efficiency compared to its M3 predecessor. It's also better at single-core performance the the M3 Pro, so if you're not using the extra cores that the Pro and Max CPUs offer, then the M4 is the better CPU for you. Often, the less expensive MacBooks have only 8GB of memory, but this configuration doesn't disappoint with a more cushy 16GB of RAM. If you need more space than the included 512GB SSD (which is soldered in and can't be replaced), the laptop features three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports for external storage.
The MacBook Pro boasts several advantages over the entry level MacBook Air
The 14" MacBook Pro model weighs in at 3.4 pounds and 0.6" thin, which makes it a great portable machine for everyday toting. It's very slightly heavier and thicker than the MacBook Air, but the extra space allows for more powerful components and more aggressive cooling. The MacBook Pro also has a much nicer XDR display, which is a Mini-LED panel with a higher resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1600nits of peak brightness, The MacBook Air has a 60Hz standard LCD panel with 500nits of brightness. The MacBook Pro also has room for more connectivity options (including an extra Thunderbolt port) and a bigger battery.
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