As someone who’s still mostly happy using an M1 Pro MacBook Pro from 2021, I feel like I’m just the right person to review the MacBook Pro M4. My machine still gets the job done, but it’s not as zippy as it used to be and it doesn’t last as long on a charge. Yes, both machines support Apple Intelligence, but the newer M4 Pro packs a much more powerful chip along with other welcome upgrades.
The new MacBook Pro also promises up to 24 hours of battery life, features an optional nano-texture display that obliterates glare and a sharper 12MP Center Stage camera for video calls. Plus, the M4 MacBook Pro can power two external displays at once (which is overdue) and now comes with three Thunderbolt ports instead of two.
