Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4

The MacBook Pro is astonishingly fast, with enough power not just to run heavy-duty programs but to run them for long sessions – there’s plenty of stamina here. The excellent design is largely unchanged, though now everyone can choose the handsome space black finish and connectivity is improved. This is an expensive laptop, but Apple crams in so much, with exceptional components and dizzying power, it offers strong value. While many users will find the more affordable MacBook Air is enough, if you want the best laptop around, this is it.

With the exception of the folks who are frustrated by the reflection and glare in their MacBook Pro’s screens, the MacBook Pro M4 is less a must-get than it is an improved option over last year’s models. I’m grateful that Apple increased its entry-level memory, brought parity to the MacBook Pro’s USB-C port count and also increased the speed of those ports for select models as well.