MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £1,664 for a MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) with 36GB / 2TB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model. The MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 36GB / 1TB | €1,988 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 36GB / 1TB | HK$16,000 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$6,800 |
| Switzerland | 36GB / 1TB | CHF 949 verkaufen.ch | - |
| Thailand | 36GB / 1TB | THB 51,000 BKK APPLE | - |
| United Kingdom | 36GB / 2TB | £1,664 CeX | up to £895 |
| United States | 36GB / 1TB | $1,750 GadgetGone | up to $1,315 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) to the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max)?
A new MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) with 36GB / 2TB costs £4,099 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs £2,435 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) is fine. You want a new Mac. You don't need one.
- Your Mac still sells for about 41% of the new one's price. That share drops every year you wait.
- At 2 years old, it still gets every macOS update.
What the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) adds
- The M5 Max chip, against the M4 Max in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6E on yours.
- Up to 20 hours of battery life, against 18 on yours (Apple's figures, new batteries).
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M4 Max | M5 Max | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 18 hrs | 20 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max).
Can the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £1,664 for a MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max) with 36GB / 2TB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £895 for a MacBook Pro, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model.
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MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.