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

The M4 MacBook Pro is just around the corner as Apple is expected to refresh several lineups with new M4 chips.

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 included an M-series chip in an iPad before a MacBook.

We can't quite imagine why Apple would do this. Perhaps Apple wanted to give us a sneak peek at the M4's powerful capabilities 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.

However, let's take a look at all the rumors we've heard about the M4 MacBook Pro.

Quick summary of the M4 MacBook Pro

• 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro expected at the end of October

• 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips expected to arrive in late October

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

• No significant redesign

M4 MacBook Pro

The M4 chip, as written in the latest Power On newsletter Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (a respected Apple analyst and leaker) has improved the AI ​​processing and gaming features. The M4 has already made its way to the iMac, but we're also waiting for it to make its way into both the MacBook Pro and Mac mini.

Similar to the M3 MacBooks that launched last year during October's “Scary Fast” event, we're expecting 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 a four-fold jump in rendering performance.

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

M4 MacBook Pro release date

According to Gurman, the M4 MacBook Pro is expected to be available in late October. According to reports, Apple is actually on the move and updating a number of its devices. As mentioned, an M4 iMac has already been introduced, but we also expect new M4 MacBook Pro models and new M4 Mac mini configurations.

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

This lines up with a rumor from Ross Young, another respected analyst. According to Young, on his subscriber-only feed

According to Gurman, Apple is set to release a “new 16-inch MacBook Pro and both low-end and high-end configurations of the 14-inch model of this laptop.”

M4 MacBook Pro design

At least two Russia-based content creators said they have gotten their hands on the highly anticipated M4 MacBook Pro.

A YouTuber with the nickname “Wylsacom” uploaded a video claiming to be unboxing the M4 MacBook Pro. It appeared to have the 14-inch Space Black model, a color variant reserved for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, except of the base M3 chip. If true, it looks like Apple will extend the Space Black colorway to the base configurations of the 14-inch M4 (instead of just saving it for the more expensive M4 Pro and M4 Max models).

The video also shows that the M4 MacBook Pro will have three Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of two. Also, as mentioned, the launch configurations will include 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB.

We haven't seen any further design rumors about the M4 MacBook Pro, but it probably won't see a significant overhaul. As MacRumors said, behind the scenes Apple is planning to launch a MacBook with a new OLED display. However, this is not expected before 2026.