5 Things to Know About the M4 Max MacBook Pro’s Soldered SSD

Regarding the MacBook Pro: 1. The SSD is soldered to the logic board and cannot be removed or replaced by the user. 2. Storage capacity must be chosen at the time of purchase, as there is no upgrade path after buying. 3. External drives are the only way to add more storage later, so factor that into your workflow. 4. Apple’s upgrade pricing is steep, so buy the capacity you will actually need for the laptop’s lifespan. 5. If you plan to keep the machine for many years, overestimate your storage needs to avoid running out.