{"id":239052,"date":"2026-05-04T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:00:11","slug":"macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"MacBook Pro M4 vs iMac M4: which Mac is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">MacBook Pro M4 vs iMac M4: which Mac is best for you?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-04 14:45:00<\/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<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Nano-texture screen<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Centerstage camera<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Excellent design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"list-cons-label\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">No design updates<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">No Wi-Fi 7<\/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\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV.jpg\" alt=\"Apple's 24-inch iMac M4 in Purple.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV-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\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rwuCM3GCt86RK5eztmUCiV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Apple iMac (M4, 2024) review<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 iMac is Apple&#8217;s latest iteration of its iconic all-in-one desktop computer. It boasts a sleek, modern design with a vibrant 24-inch Retina 4.5K display. Powered by the efficient M4 chip, it offers solid performance for everyday tasks like browsing, email, and productivity apps while remaining whisper-quiet, thanks to its fanless design. The iMac is a stylish addition to any home or office, available in a range of eye-catching colors. <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"list-pros-label\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-pros\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Still the best all-in-one computer<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">A modern build in vibrant, fun colors<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">M4 chip speeds things up, and 16GB of RAM starting is a welcome upgrade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"list-cons-label\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">No major changes to the design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Magic Mouse has moved to USB-C, but the port is in an inconvenient place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-3b55b421-1713-44e0-85a7-19f783ab22f5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the ever-evolving world of Apple devices, selecting the right machine for your needs can be exciting and overwhelming. Two of Apple&#8217;s standout offerings, the 2024 MacBook Pro with the M4 chip and the 2024 iMac with the M4 chip, present a compelling choice for those seeking power and performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both devices benefit from the impressive capabilities of Apple silicon, but their distinct designs and features cater to different priorities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3b55b421-1713-44e0-85a7-19f783ab22f5-2\">This article compares these two machines, examining their strengths and weaknesses across key areas such as performance, display, portability, connectivity, and upgradeability. The goal is to help you make an informed decision.<\/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-imac-m4-specs\"><span>MacBook Pro M4 vs iMac M4: Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swipe to&#8230;<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MacBook Pro M4 vs iMac M4: which Mac is best for you? https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/macs\/macbook-pro-m4-vs-imac-m4-which-mac-is-best-for-you Publish Date:&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":239053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HVCsBcf3i8LhZdYQdHVtFL-2560-80.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[52,51],"class_list":["post-239052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-macintosh","tag-imac","tag-macbook-pro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239052"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=239052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":239054,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239052\/revisions\/239054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/239053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=239052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=239052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=239052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}