Recent leaks from Russia have sparked speculation about Apple’s upcoming M4 MacBook Pro range, including suggestions that the 14-inch base model may launch with a sleek new Space Black color option.


Space Black is currently exclusive to the higher-end M3 Pro and M3 Max variants in Apple’s existing MacBook Pro lineup, but could also make its way onto the entry-level 14-inch “M4 MacBook Pro.”

This information comes from a series of unexpected leaks originating in Russia, including listings on the classifieds website Avito and unboxing videos shared by Russian YouTube channels. The leaks described a 14-inch M4 model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in a Space Black finish. The current base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip is only available in silver and space gray.

One of the standout features of the Space Black finish on current MacBook Pro models is its resistance to fingerprints. Apple describes it as “a beautiful dark aluminum finish” created using a “groundbreaking anodization method that resists fingerprints.” The company says this special anodizing seal significantly reduces the visibility of fingerprints and smudges, which is a common complaint on devices made from darker aluminum.

Apple recently expanded this fingerprint-resistant technology to the MacBook Air’s Midnight color option, indicating a wider rollout of the feature across its product lines. If the base model “M4 MacBook Pro” does indeed come in Space Black, it will likely feature the same fingerprint-resistant coating, which is both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

As with all leaks and rumors, this information should be taken with caution. Apple hasn’t revealed any official details about its upcoming MacBook Pro models. The company typically maintains strict secrecy about unreleased products, which makes these leaks particularly unusual. But if the rumors are true, we could see the new “M4 MacBook Pro” range as early as early November, possibly including a Space Black base model.

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