Hartley Charlton
Apple's new MacBook Pro models feature longer battery life thanks to efficiency improvements in the M4 chip family, with some models and configurations reaching 24 hours — the longest ever offered in a Mac.
The biggest improvements are in models equipped with the M4 or M4 Pro chip, with the M4 Max models delivering the same or slightly worse battery life than their predecessors. Here's how the battery life of the latest MacBook Pro models compares to models from the last three years.
16-inch MacBook Pro Battery Life
| M1 (2021) | M2 (2022) | M3 (2023) | M4 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 21 hours | 22 hours | 22 hours | 24 hours |
| Max | 21 hours | 22 hours | 22 hours | 21 hours |
Battery life of the 13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro
| M1 (2020–2021) | M2 (2022) | M3 (2023) | M4 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Standard) | 20 hrs | [N/A] | 22 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Pro | 17 hrs | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Max | 17 hrs | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 18 hrs |
New Models MacBook Pro is available for pre-order starting today, and ships Friday, November 8. Prices start at $1,599 for the 14-inch model and $2,499 for the 16-inch model.
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