Apple's M4 iMac, M4 Pro Mac Mini & M4 Max MacBook Pros are here
About the Apple's M4 iMac, M4 Pro Mac Mini & M4 Max MacBook Pros are here
Apple released the base-level M4 SoC in their updated iPad line up earlier this year and they completed the transition for the Mac as we made our way through the end of October. The new M4 family removes the low 8GB RAM option and now starts with 16GB RAM which will help with the transition to Apple Intelligence. Apple are really pushing what is capable when it comes to performance and efficiency with their silicon and it's great to see.
M4 iMac
That means we get a M4 powered iMac in updated colours and the choice of 2 or 4 Thunderbolt ports. There's also an option for a Nano-texture display for use in harsh or variable lighting conditions. The included keyboard and Magic Mouse (or Magic Trackpad) now charge over USB C bringing an end to the Lightning era of Mac accessories.
M4 & M4 Pro Mac Mini
With the Mac Mini, Apple have completed re-designed the device taking it down to just 5x5" in size and 2" high. Powered by a M4 or M4 Pro chip, the Mac Mini now features front and back ports like it's bigger brother, the Mac Studio. The design is in a shall not much bigger than an Apple TV and yet it's updated thermal architecture and the fan in the foot will mean you get great performance while it stays cool.
M4, M4 Pro & M4 Max MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro line up was also updated and you can choose between the M4, M4 Pro and the M4 Max chip. Plenty of performance and efficiency cores across all the options but when it comes to GPU performance, you'll want the M4 Max for more intensive tasks like video exports.
The design remains the same but the base model MacBook Pro is now available in Space Black and there's a Nano-texture offering for the first time on a MacBook that will make viewing much easier as you move around with your device. Light is diffused so that you can still see the screen clearly in any lighting condition.
The M4 family is built for Apple Intelligence, bringing AI to your Mac with updated performance too. Efficiency is also worth shouting about as the MacBook Pro now has a 24 hour battery life which is 14 hours more than an Intel MacBook Pro could achieve.
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Our thoughts
I had been waiting for the new MacBook Pros with M4 silicone and ordered a M4 Pro model straightaway so look out for videos and content as I get to grips with it.
Each year, the specs blow everyone away to the point where even M1 Max models are not worth upgrading from because of how performant they are. Why not the M4 Max for me? The M4 Pro with plenty of RAM is likely to actually be more than I need anyway and the M4 might have sufficed but for longevity I decided to go up a level.
In terms of battery life I'm intrigued to see how it holds up, my Intel MacBook Pro never hit it's claims of 8 hours and would top out at 4 or 5 depending on what tasks I was doing and right now it's effectively a mobile desktop, just not in a good way.
For most users, the MacBook Air is still one of the best laptops you can buy. It's form factor ideal for casual use and for working and browsing.
The iMac hasn't changed drastically but the Nano-texture displays will be a game changer for some users. I'm excited to see the Mac Mini in person and truly understand its size.
You can watch my unboxing video on YouTube:
♥ What We Love
- Apple M4 performance
- Nano-texture options
- Mac Mini's compact design
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