Apple’s newest MacBook Pros, launched last month with M4 chips, come with a quietly introduced display upgrade. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants revealed that the latest MacBook Pros feature a quantum dot (QD) film instead of the red KSF phosphor film used previously. The cadmium-free QD film enhances color gamut and motion performance.
Apple previously avoided using QD films due to their cadmium content. Now, with cadmium-free options offering better efficiency and performance, the company has adopted the technology.
The new MacBook Pros continue to feature LCD screens but include a QD film enhancement, offering improved performance, though still falling short of QD-OLED displays. This upgrade is available across all models, including those with and without nano-texture glass.
The MacBook Pros remain available in 14″ and 16″ sizes, with three chip options: the base M4, the M4 Pro (first introduced in the Mac mini), and the high-performance M4 Max, Apple’s current flagship chip.
Here’s the important features of the new 14″ MacBook Pro:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Quantum Dot film for improved color gamut and motion performance (LCD) |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits (SDR), 1,600 nits (HDR) |
| Nano-texture finish | Reduces glare, improves sunlight viewing |
| Chip Options | M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max (flagship) |
| Size Options | 14″ and 16″ |
| Ports | 1 x MagSafe charging, 1 x headphone jack, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI, 1 additional Thunderbolt 4 |
| Additional Feature | Optional nano-texture finish for enhanced display performance |