After some long awaited announcements at the beginning of last week, Apple finally released the new one M4 MacBook Pro, Mac Miniand iMac. These computers are now available from Apple’s online store and physical locations worldwide.

These are likely the last products that Apple will reveal in 2024, which means you can be sure that this is Apple’s official computer lineup – at least until next spring. In this article, we’ll show you all the Macs now available in Apple’s lineup, including the new M4 models.

MacBook Air M2 and M3: Light, portable and budget-friendly

The M3 MacBook Air models were introduced early this year and were marketed as the first Macs built for AI. While this is not true, as all M1 Macs can run Apple Intelligence features, these laptops are available in 13-inch and 15-inch options in four different colors. Apple says these MacBooks are up to 1.6 times faster than the MacBook Air M1, up to 13 times faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air, and offer up to 18 hours of battery life.

They offer several perks, such as a completely new design, a 1080p FaceTime camera, a MagSafe cable and USB-C ports. They start at $1,099 with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. With the launch of the M4 Macs, Apple specified these laptops as only offering 8GB of RAM, and they are now available with double the memory.

Finally, Apple also offers last year’s M2 MacBook Air, which is similar to the M3 MacBook Air. However, the M2 isn’t as fast, nor does it offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Apple only sells this laptop in a 13-inch option, starting at $999.

All MacBook Air models are perfect for regular consumers who may occasionally need extra power for photo and video editing. They can also be found at better prices on other marketplaces.

M4 MacBook Pro: Apple’s best laptops

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These M4 Macs are perfect for advanced users. What’s interesting about the M4 MacBook Pro is that Apple finally made the base model the perfect option for those willing to pay a little extra and get tons of perks. Whether you choose the 14-inch or 16-inch Mac or choose M4, M4 Pro or M4 Max chips, you get a Liquid Retina XDR display, three Thunderbolt ports (generation 4 for the M4 model and generation 5 for M4 Pro and M4 Max), MagSafe compatibility, Apple industrial design, HDMI port and SDXC card slot.

The difference between these devices is how powerful they can be. The M4 MacBook Pro, with 14 inches, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, starts at $1,599. This is more than enough for most users. In addition, this configuration offers the best battery life in a MacBook: up to 24 hours on a charge.

The 14-inch M4 Pro model, with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, costs $1,999. However, if you want the ultimate power, it’s going to cost you a lot. The M4 Max variant starts at $3,199 with 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

M4 iMac: Fun and powerful

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Apple has just released the new M4 iMac. With slightly different colors from the M1 refresh, this computer looks better than ever thanks to twice the memory of the base model, a more powerful M4 processor, and Apple finally adding USB-C accessories instead of Lightning accessories.

The M4 iMac is perfect for anyone coming from an Intel-based iMac. For the first time, this all-in-one features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with a nano-textured display. It also has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and Gigabit Ethernet, starting at $1,299.

This is perfect for anyone who wants to make their office shine while still having enough power to make this Mac last for years to come. Its new 12 MP Center Stage camera also makes video conferencing experiences better than ever.

M4 Mac mini: Powerful and discreet

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The other latest release from Apple is the brand new M4 Mac mini. Smaller and more powerful than before, this is the perfect Mac for anyone migrating from a Windows setup to a Mac. For $599, you can get 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage with two front USB-C ports and a headphone jack, three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, an HDMI port and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

But if you need extra power, the M4 Pro configuration, with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, starts at $1,399. This Mac mini is like a smaller version of the Mac Studio. Still, Studio is perfect for those who really need a powerful Mac processor.

Mac Studio: Pros love it

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Mac Studio, which was last updated at the WWDC 2023 keynote, features the M2 Max and M2 Ultra processors. Although an update is only expected in mid-2025, this is still one of the most powerful Macs around – although an M4 Max benchmark showed it crashing the M2 Ultra.

What makes Mac Studio unique is that it is a new version of the Mac series. It offers multiple ports, up to six Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, a 10Gb Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It starts at $1,999 with 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, while the M2 Ultra model starts at $3,999 with 64GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

While this Mac is still very powerful, I’d recommend waiting a little longer to upgrade next year or focus on a new M4 Max MacBook Pro purchase if you need a new Mac now.

Mac Pro: Waiting for a renewal

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Like Mac Studio, this device was last updated a year and a half ago. The most expensive Mac has the M2 Ultra processor, starting at $6,999. However, BGR does not recommend buying this Mac right now. Although it focuses on a specific group of users, they should wait for a new iteration.

Rumors so far believe that Apple is working on a brand new Mac Pro. Unlike its Intel version, which was perfect for its modularity, the Apple Silicon Mac Pro is not as customizable as its predecessor. A new model is expected to be released later next year.

Wrap up

This is Apple’s current range of Macs, including the new M4 models. BGR recommend focusing on these three releases. Below you can learn when Apple updates its other computers.