Apple’s new MacBook Pro models feature extended battery life thanks to efficiency improvements from the M4 family of chips, with some models and configurations achieving up to 24 hours of battery life – the longest ever offered in a Mac.
The biggest improvements occur in models configured with the M4 or M4 Pro chip, with M4 Max models having the same or slightly worse battery life than their predecessors. Below are the battery life of the latest MacBook Pro models compared to models from the past three years:
16-inch MacBook Pro battery life
| M1 (2021) | M2 (2022) | M3 (2023) | M4 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | 9 pm | 10 p.m | 10 p.m | 24 hours |
| Max | 9 pm | 10 p.m | 10 p.m | 9 pm |
Battery life of 13 and 14 inch MacBook Pro
| M1 (2020-2021) | M2 (2022) | M3 (2023) | M4 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Standard) | 8 p.m | [N/A] | 10 p.m | 24 hours |
| Pro | 5 p.m | 6 p.m | 6 p.m | 10 p.m |
| Max | 5 p.m | 6 p.m | 6 p.m | 6 p.m |
The new MacBook Pro models can be pre-ordered starting today and will be available from 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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