The M3 MacBook Pro: A Comprehensive Guide

Apple offers two variations of the MacBook Pro: a 14-inch and a 16-inch option. The previous 13-inch model with Touch Bar is no longer available. The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros now come with the new M3 Pro and M3 Max processors, and the 14-inch version can also be purchased with the standard M3.

Revised on October 30, 2023: Following the conclusion of Apple’s “Scary Fast” event, we now have a clear understanding of what the MacBook Pro’s M3 upgrade will entail. This article has been continuously updated to incorporate the latest announcements.

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The release date for the M3 MacBook Pro is.

The new MacBook Pro models, with screen sizes of 14 inches and 16 inches, can now be preordered on Apple.com.

Order a MacBook Pro in advance from Apple.

On November 7, all models will be released except for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max. This particular model will begin shipping on November 9 in most available configurations.

13-inch MacBook Pro

The 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro has been removed from production, resulting in the end of the Touch Bar. However, there are still some available at select retailers and Apple’s Certified Refurbished store offers a selection of refurbished models.

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M3 MacBook Pro: Design and Features

The M3 MacBook Pro remains unchanged in design from the M2 models, except for the addition of a new color option. The M3 Pro and M3 Max versions are now offered in a stylish Space Black, in addition to Silver. However, if you purchase the base M3 14-inch model, your color choices are limited to Space Grey and Silver. Unfortunately, there is no Titanium option available, despite some requests from Mac enthusiasts.

The screen has seen a slight upgrade, with SDR brightness increasing from 500 nits in earlier versions to 600 nits.

Apart from the marginally more luminous screen, there have been no alterations to the characteristics. The battery longevity specifications from Apple mirror those of the previous M2 version, with the size, weight, camera, microphones, speakers, ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth all identical to that of the MacBook Pro with M2.

The specifications and cost of the new M3 MacBook Pro.

These are the specifications and prices for the 14-inch and 16-inch versions.

14-inch MacBook Pro

• The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 is priced at $1,599 or £1,699 and features a base M3 chip, 8 CPU cores, 10-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory, and a 512GB SSD. It comes in Silver or Space Gray. For $1,799 or £1,899, you can get the same CPU but with a larger 1TB SSD. This laptop is the successor to the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro.

• Apple presents two pre-set options for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, available in either Silver or Space Black, with the M3 Pro upgrade.
  • $1,999/£2.099: 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB unified memory, 512GB SSD
  • $2,399/£2,499: 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB unified memory, 1TB SSD

• The M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $3,199 or £3,299. It features a 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. It is offered in Silver or Space Black.

Each 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with a MagSafe 96W power adapter.

16-inch MacBook Pro

• The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro is priced at $2,499 or £2,599. It features a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB of unified memory, and a 512GB SSD. You can choose from Silver or Space Black options.

• The M3 Pro version of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $2,899/£2,999 and comes with a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, and a 512GB SSD. You can choose from either Silver or Space Black color options.

• The M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $3,499 or £3,599 and features a 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. It is offered in Silver or Space Black.

• The M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $3,999 or £4,099. It comes with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. This model is offered in Silver or Space Black.

Every 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with a MagSafe 140W power adapter.

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