M4 MacBook Pro: All the rumors and leaks about the next generation Apple laptop

According to Apple leaker Mark Gurman, the next MacBook Pro, packed with the M4 chip, is coming very soon.

We got our first glimpse of the M4 chip's capabilities when Apple introduced it alongside the iPad Pro. This was the first time Apple put an M-series chip in an iPad. before a MacBook.

We can't quite fathom why Apple would do this. Perhaps Apple wanted to give us a sneak peek of the M4's powerful features before introducing it to the MacBook family. Based on the internal performance numbers we got for the M4-based iPad Pro, the next M4 MacBook Pro will likely be just as impressive.

Now let’s take a look at all the rumors we’ve heard about the M4 MacBook Pro.

M4 MacBook Pro – Quick Overview

• 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro expected in 2024

• 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips expected in late 2024 or early 2025

• The M4 MacBook Pro will likely launch with 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB

• No significant redesign expected

M4 MacBookPro

Similar to the M3 MacBooks that were released last year during the “Scary Fast” event in October, we expect the following M4 MacBook models this year.

• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 (cheapest)

• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max

• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro

• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (most expensive)

According to Apple, the M4 processor is 50% faster compared to the M2 CPU. The Cupertino-based tech giant also claims that rendering performance has increased by four times.

It is also worth noting that according to BloombergThe M4 MacBook Pro will likely launch with 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB.

M4 MacBook Pro release date

According to an April report from Gurman, the next MacBook Pro will launch sometime later this year. Although he didn't give an exact date, it's expected to arrive before the M4 MacBook Air, which is scheduled for release in spring 2025.

The current entry-level generation MacBook Pro
Photo credit: Apple

This is consistent with a rumor from Ross Young, another respected analyst. According to Young, who posted a leak on his subscriber feed on X (formerly Twitter), Apple fans can expect a release of the M4 MacBook Pro “later this year,” he said.

Based on what Apple has done in the past, this means Apple will likely hold a Mac event in October or November to unveil the new M4 MacBook Pro. However, as BGR noted, October is the best guess.

According to Gurman, the entry-level M4 14-inch MacBook Pro will be released first, followed by the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, likely in late 2024 or early 2025.

M4 MacBook Pro design

We haven't heard any design rumors about the M4 MacBook Pro, but it probably won't get a major overhaul. As MacRumors said, behind the scenes, Apple is planning to launch a MacBook with a new OLED display. However, that's not expected until 2026.

If you're curious about other next-gen laptops, including the M4 MacBook Air, M4 Mac mini, and more, check out our M4 Mac rumor center.