M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 — What’s Changed?

M4 Chip: Faster & Smarter

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Battery Life: M4 Wins

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Built for Apple Intelligence

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Same Stunning Display

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Same Ports, Better Speeds....!!!

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Is It Worth the Extra $200?

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Overall: The M4 is a solid upgrade for power users and creatives. Others may stick with the M3.

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M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 — What’s Changed?

Apple just dropped the M4 MacBook Pro. Is it a massive leap from the M3? Let’s find out.

M4 Chip: Faster & Smarter

The M4 offers up to 20% faster CPU and 30% faster GPU performance compared to the M3.

Battery Life: M4 Wins

Thanks to better efficiency cores, the M4 MacBook Pro lasts up to 2 hours longer.

Built for Apple Intelligence

The M4 is optimized for on-device AI tasks—perfect for future-proofing your workflows.

Same Stunning Display

No design changes. Both models feature the Liquid Retina XDR display and aluminum unibody.

Same Ports, Better Speeds....!!!

No new ports, but M4 supports faster memory bandwidth and Thunderbolt improvements.

Is It Worth the Extra $200?

The M4 starts at $200 more than the M3. Worth it if you want cutting-edge performance.

Overall: The M4 is a solid upgrade for power users and creatives. Others may stick with the M3.