Apple’s 14.2″ MacBook Pro M4 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD in Space Black is a Steal for $1,499

This $1,499 MacBook Pro’s M4 chip feels like a cheat code. How so? The 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU devour video editing, coding and graphic design like it’s nothing. Apps launch instantly and heavy workloads like 4K video rendering run smoothly where older PCs would stutter or crash. Geekbench scores are 3,925 single-core and 22,669 multi-core beating the M3 Max.

The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display is great for everything. With 1600 nits of peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, colors pop and details shine whether you’re editing photos or streaming movies. Reviewers call it crystal clear with vibrant colors that make creative work a joy and everyday browsing feel cinematic. It’s compact enough to fit in a backpack but big enough for serious work.

Up to 24 hours of battery life and real world testing backs this up. Users get 15+ hours even with heavy use like video editing and light use like writing or web browsing stretches it further. One reviewer went a full day without plugging in, a far cry from older Intel-based MacBooks that would drain in hours. So you can work, create or play without constantly hunting for an outlet. The 70W USB-C charger is efficient and there’s no performance drop when unplugged, a rare feat for laptops.

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port and a headphone jack. You can connect two external displays at 6K or one at 8K. A 15-in-1 adapter can expand connectivity for USB drives or monitors and setup is a breeze – plug in, sign in and you’re up and running in under 5 minutes. Reviewers love the versatility especially for creatives who need to connect cameras, drives or displays on the go.

Its Space Black design is sleek and can easily be cleaned with a microfiber cloth. At 3.4 pounds, it isn’t the lightest but the 14-inch design makes it easy to carry, especially for just $1,499.