The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) occupies the middle spot between the 14-inch M4 and 16-inch M4 Max models. Though pricey, it's more affordable than the latter while being more powerful and energy efficient than the former.

Overall, the M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerful workstation and Apple makes the package even better with Thunderbolt 5, the 12MP Center Stage camera, and the Nano-texture glass display option. It’s a loaded laptop for the most demanding users.

The 16-inch only comes in M4 Pro and M4 Max flavors. At present, these are the only MacBooks with M4 chips. The iPad Pro was the first model with the processor, and the MacBook Air did not — and likely will not — get the upgrade in 2024. You can find ...