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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.