The new Apple MacBook Pro M4 series now has official prices in the Philippines! For a quick look, check out the listings on Apple’s website.
The M4 series is designed for Apple Intelligence, featuring 16-core Neural Engines in every model. Paired with accelerated machine learning on the CPU and a powerful new GPU, it’s built for next-level performance.
The M4 Chip
The M4 chip comes with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU and supports up to 32GB of unified memory. This makes it nearly twice (1.8x) as fast as the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro. It’s perfect for photo and video editing or handling demanding apps like Blender. The Neural Engine is three times more powerful thanthe M1 chip.
On top of the performance boost, the M4 series is incredibly power-efficient, with Apple promising up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.
The MacBook Pro (M4) starts at PHP 99,990 for the model with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD storage. If you need more space, a version for PHP 111,990 comes with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage, and another for PHP 123,990 with 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
MacBook Pro (M4) Specifications:
- 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
- Apple M4
- 10-core CPU
- 10-Core GPU
- 16-Core Neural Engine
- 16GB, 24GB Unified Memory
- 512GB, 1TB SSD storage
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Force Touch trackpad
- 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
- HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- 3.5mm audio port
- MagSafe 3 port
- 70W USB Type-C Power Adapter
- Space Black, Silver (colors)
The M4 Pro Chip
Next up is the MacBook Pro powered by the M4 Pro chip. With its enhanced performance, this model is a dream for developers and creatives alike.
You can choose between a 14-inch or 16-inch display, with the M4 Pro offering up to a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU—nearly twice as powerful as the base M4. Plus, it boasts a 75% increase in memory bandwidth compared to previous models, making it nearly three times faster than those with an M1 Pro chip.
This device is ideal for speeding up tasks like data modeling, structural engineering, and geo mapping.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip is priced at PHP 129,990 for the 24GB memory and 512GB storage model. If you need more space, it’s available for PHP 153,990 with 1TB of SSD storage.
For the 16-inch variant, the M4 Pro model starts at PHP 159,990 for 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage. The higher-end option comes in at PHP 183,990, featuring a massive 48GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD.
MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) Specifications:
- 14-inch/16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
- Apple M4 Pro
- 12-Core, 14-Core CPU
- 16-Core, 20-Core GPU
- 16-Core Neural Engine
- 24GB, 48GB Unified Memory
- 512GB, 1TB SSD storage
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Force Touch trackpad
- 3x Thunderbolt 5 ports
- HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- 3.5mm audio port
- MagSafe 3 port
- 70W, 96W, 140W USB Type-C Power Adapter
- Space Black, Silver (colors)
The M4 Max Chip
Last but definitely not least is the MacBook Pro equipped with the M4 Max chip, which represents the best that Apple has to offer right now. This model is perfect for 3D artists and data scientists who need top-tier performance.
The M4 Max features up to a 16-core CPU and a whopping 40-core GPU, along with over half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth. It’s three times faster than the M1 Max chip, making it ideal for running on-device AI models quickly and efficiently.
Heavy workloads like 3D animation and film scoring will feel effortless with this powerhouse. The M4 Max also includes a robust Media Engine with two ProRes accelerators, meaning you can edit 4K videos from the iPhone 16 Pro in Final Cut Pro with ease.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Max is priced at PHP 201,990. For those interested in the 16-inch model, it’s available for PHP 219,990 with 36GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage, or PHP 249,990 for 48GB and 1TB.
While pre-orders aren’t available yet in the Philippines, we’ll keep you posted as soon as they are. What do you think of the new MacBook Pro M4 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
MacBook Pro (M4 Max) Specifications:
- 14-inch/16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
- Apple M4 Max
- 14-Core, 16-Core CPU
- 32-Core, 40-Core GPU
- 16-Core Neural Engine
- 36GB, 48GB Unified Memory
- 1TB SSD storage
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Force Touch trackpad
- 3x Thunderbolt 5 ports
- HDMI port
- SDXC card slot
- 3.5mm audio port
- MagSafe 3 port
- 96W, 140W USB Type-C Power Adapter
- Space Black, Silver (colors)
