For anyone hoping for a major redesign, then you will be disappointed.

So, once again Apple has created an absolutely phenomenal laptop… that I cant really recommend to everyone.

The best move in that case would be to wait a few more years.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

If you want something more affordable, your options are limited.

This is a decent selection of ports, though not mind-blowing.

The lack of USB-A ports means if you have older peripherals youll need an adapter to use them.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

This leads to an ongoing complaint about Apple devices.

Upgrading components is also out of the question.

The webcam has been overhauled with a new 12MP ultra-wide sensor.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

If youre after a more innovative laptop design, however, then you may still be disappointed.

It features a 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores four efficiency cores, and a 20-core GPU.

Not a groundbreaking difference, admittedly, but it shows a reliable increase in performance between generations.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

The new MacBook Pro 16-inch, as with previous models, is pretty overkill for day-to-day tasks.

Everything I threw at it barely gave the new MacBook Pro pause.

But then, theres always that nagging feeling that youre not making the most of it.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

Still, its an incredible result considering the power on offer.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024): Should you buy it?

Then consider the 15-inch MacBook Air.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro 16GBCheck out our MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) review

MacBook Air 15-inch (M3)Check out our MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review