{"id":238715,"date":"2026-05-03T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T22:35:09","slug":"macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"MacBook Pro M4 vs Mac Pro M2: which Mac is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">MacBook Pro M4 vs Mac Pro M2: which Mac is best for you?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-03 17:15:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.techradar.com\">www.techradar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:42.19%\">\n<p>Apple MacBook Pro (14 inch, M4) review<\/p>\n<p>The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip is a powerful laptop designed for professionals. It features the M4 chip for exceptional performance in tasks like video editing and graphic design. The device boasts a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology for vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"list-pros-label\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-pros\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">M4-chip is extreem krachtig<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Scherm met nanotextuur<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Centerstage webcam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"list-cons-label\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Geen Wi-Fi 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Geen OLED-scherm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf.jpg\" alt=\"A Mac Pro next to a monitor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j9EPoT35fwy2xYrHkErouf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Mac Pro M2 is an older machine, but with the high-powered M2 Ultra chipset it still offers flexibility in choosing GPU, memory, and storage. <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"list-pros-label\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-pros\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Incredibly powerful pro-grade machine<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">More customization option<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">More memory and storage options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"list-cons-label\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Old machine with older internals<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Now discontinued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-d3a6a343-5313-4bb4-ad97-c0da0daee93d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The MacBook Pro and Mac Pro are powerful machines, but they are not the same simply because they share the &#8220;Pro&#8221; designation. The MacBook Pro (2024) is available with the M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Ultra chipset. However, the newer M5-powered models are now available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In contrast, the Mac Pro, which has not been updated since 2023, comes equipped with the M2 Ultra chip. It has since been discontinued. Despite it, if yhou can find it, it&#8217;s an impressively powerful machine for creative professionals.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3a6a343-5313-4bb4-ad97-c0da0daee93d-2\">This comparison guide will show you where the real differences between these two machines lie.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-specs\"><span>MacBook Pro M4 vs Mac Pro M2: Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 0 &#8211; Cell 0 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>MacBook Pro M4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Mac Pro M2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Display<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>14.2 inches or 16.2 inches<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>None<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Liquid Retina XDR display<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Refresh rate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (ProMotion technology)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Processor \/ Graphics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>M4 (base model), M4 Pro, or M4 Max<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>M2 Ultra<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Memory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>8GB, 16GB, or 24GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Up to 192GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>512GB, 1TB or 2TB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Up to 8TB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Ports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Front: two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, 3.5 mm headphone jack Rear: Six Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, two&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-mac-pro-m2-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MacBook Pro M4 vs Mac Pro M2: which Mac is best for you? 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