The biggest reason to upgrade to the MacBook Pro M4 is the performance. This machine gets the newest M4 chip that is based on a 3-nanometer process, promising the fastest CPU core and better multithreaded performance than M3. Based on our testing, the M4 blows a lot of the competition away but not on every test.

For the average user, it might be wiser to wait for the M4-powered version of the MacBook Air, which is likely to arrive in the coming months

The M4 MacBook Pro models feature quantum dot display technology, according to display analyst Ross Young. Apple used a quantum dot film instead of

Apple will update the current MacBook Pro again in 2025, but those waiting for a significant redesign may have to wait a little longer. The 2023 MacBook Pro was the first to offer a Space Black option.

Get Apple's discontinued Touch Bar with this refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro, featuring a 13.3" Retina display and 512GB of storage for just $379.99.

When considering an upgrade to the new M4 MacBook Pro, it's essential to carefully evaluate your current MacBook's performance and support status. This

When it was introduced during the white plastic heyday of peak iPod-era Apple, the Mac mini was pitched as the cheapest way to buy into the Mac ecosystem. It was $499. And despite some fluctuation (as high as $799 for the entry-level 2018 mini, $599 for this year's refresh), the Mac mini has stayed the cheapest entry-level Mac ever since.