**The M4 MacBook Pro Has Landed: All You Need to Understand**
The eagerly awaited M4 MacBook Pro has finally launched. Following the introduction of the M4 chip in the [iPad Pro](https://mashable.com/review/apple-ipad-pro-13-inch-2024) earlier this year, Apple has now incorporated it into various updated devices, including the [iMac](https://mashable.com/article/m4-imac-preorder-price-release-date), [Mac mini](https://mashable.com/article/mac-mini-m4-apple-announcement), and, of course, the latest [MacBook Pro](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligence/).
Eager to learn about the new features of this year’s MacBook Pro? Let’s explore the specifics.
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### M4 MacBook Pro: 3 Essential Features That Could Entice You to Upgrade
The 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro begins at $1,599 and includes the following specifications:
– **Base M4 chip**
– **16GB RAM**
– **512GB storage**
– **Battery life of up to 24 hours**
– **Offered in Space Black**
These features showcase three significant reasons to contemplate upgrading to the new M4 MacBook Pro:
1. **16GB Standard RAM**: Apple has stepped up its memory game in base models, providing an ample 16GB of RAM as the default configuration.
2. **Remarkable Battery Longevity**: Apple asserts that the M4 MacBook Pro can endure up to 24 hours on a single charge, a slight improvement from the [M3 MacBook Pro](https://mashable.com/review/m3-14-inch-macbook-pro), which was rated for 22 hours.
3. **Space Black Color Choice**: The chic Space Black option, which was formerly exclusive to the M3 Pro and M3 Max models, is now available for entry-level configurations.
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### M4 MacBook Pro Specifications
The M4 MacBook Pro provides an array of customizable choices. RAM can be increased to 32GB, and storage can expand up to 2TB. For those desiring more power, Apple presents models equipped with M4 Pro or M4 Max chips, albeit at a higher cost.
– The 14-inch M4 Pro variant commences at $1,999.
– The 14-inch M4 Max variant begins at $3,199.
For users requiring even greater performance, the premium M4 chips can support up to 128GB of RAM and 8TB of storage. A 16-inch model is also available, with the base version starting at $2,499.
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### Connectivity and Ports
The new MacBook Pros provide a range of ports, although none feature USB Type-A ports. The M4 variant includes:
– Three Thunderbolt 4 ports (supporting external displays)
– SD card slot
– Headphone jack
– HDMI port
The M4 Pro and M4 Max variants upgrade the Thunderbolt 4 ports to Thunderbolt 5; however, the overall port selection remains unchanged.
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### Color Variants
Alongside the new Space Black option, the M4 MacBook Pro is additionally available in the timeless Silver color.
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For further information on Apple’s recent updates, including the revamped Mac lineup, visit our [Mac announcements hub](https://mashable.com/article/apple-mac-announcement-m4-imac-apple-intelligence).
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**SEE ALSO**: [Here’s where to preorder Apple’s new MacBook Pros featuring M4 chips (and 16GB of standard RAM)](https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-m4-preorder-price-release-date).