The odd little 13-inch MacBook Pro was refreshed with the M2 chip, but it became the only MacBook to retain the old design. In late 2023, Apple finally phased that out with its M3 MacBook Pro release in favor of a more affordable 14-inch MacBook Pro — the first in that design to feature a base M-series chip.

The M4 chip, which has already been integrated into the latest MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models, comes with a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU.

Apple's latest M4-series MacBook Pros are the best that the company has ever produced, but they are also among the most expensive in their class. That means that it's vital to take advantage of any deals whenever they become available,

Apple is reportedly planning to announce refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models featuring the new M4 chip in early 2025. The update could promise performance gains, enhanced battery life, improved camera technology,