Alleged M4 MacBook Pro unboxing shows four upgrades

An unboxing video of the as yet unannounced M4 MacBook Pro is currently causing a stir. The video was uploaded to the Russian YouTube channel Wylsacom and later shared on the social media platform X by Mark Gurman, a well-known Bloomberg reporter. Although the authenticity of the video has not been confirmed, there are indications that it is the same MacBook Pro that was offered for sale in a private Facebook group at the end of September. The well-known leaker ShrimpApplePro had published corresponding photos at the time. The video shows four significant innovations for the 14-inch model of the M4 MacBook Pro, which we will go through in detail here.

The information comes from Wylsacom's unboxing video and was shared on social media by Mark Gurman. Although the veracity of the leak is unconfirmed, the features mentioned offer an interesting insight into possible innovations we could expect in the next 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here are the key facts from the report.

M4 chip with 25 % higher performance

The heart of the new model is said to be the M4 chip, which according to the packaging has a 10-core CPU, compared to the 8-core CPU of the current M3 chip. This should make the new chip up to 25% faster than its predecessor. This information is supported by an alleged Geekbench 6 benchmark result that was shown in the video.

Single-core points: 3864
Multi-core points: 15288

The result suggests that the M4 chip not only works faster in everyday tasks but could also offer significantly higher performance in demanding applications such as video editing or 3D rendering.

16 GB RAM as standard

Another upgrade concerns the RAM. Until now, the 16 GB RAM configuration was reserved for the more expensive MacBook Pro models. But according to the leak, the base model of the M4 MacBook Pro will come with 16 GB RAM as standard. This could be an advantage for many users, as more RAM enables better performance in memory-intensive tasks, such as using multiple demanding programs at the same time.

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports

The connectivity options of the new 14-inch model have also been upgraded. According to the packaging, the M4 MacBook Pro will have three Thunderbolt 4 ports. By comparison, the current M3 model only offers two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Thunderbolt 4 offers higher data transfer rates and more versatile connection options, allowing you to connect more external devices such as monitors or storage solutions. Users who work a lot on the go or operate extensive setups could particularly benefit from this improvement.

Space Black as a new color option

In terms of design, the M4 MacBook Pro also brings an interesting innovation: Space Black will be available as a new color option. Previously, this color was only available for models with M3 Pro or M3 Max chips. Now Apple seems to be offering this elegant color variant for the base model as well, which could make the MacBook Pro even more attractive for design lovers. The matte black gives the device a modern and professional look that should be particularly effective in a business context.

M4 MacBook Pro: What makes the new model so special

The alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro gives us interesting insights into possible improvements and upgrades that the new model could offer. With a more powerful M4 chip, more memory, improved connectivity, and a new color option, the next 14-inch MacBook Pro seems to be a very attractive upgrade. Even though the authenticity of the leak is unconfirmed, it is worth keeping an eye on these new features, especially for all those waiting for a new MacBook Pro with more power and modern features. The official announcement of the M4 MacBook Pro is expected in late October, and according to Mark Gurman, Apple could put the first units on sale as early as November 1st. Here is the video that could be removed from YouTube at any time! (Image: Apple)