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Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 Pro chip with 11‑core CPU, 14‑core GPU: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver

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Brand Apple
Model Name MacBook Pro
Screen Size 14.2 Inches
Color Silver
Hard Disk Size 512 GB
Ram Memory Installed Size 18 GB
Operating System Mac OS
Graphics Card Description Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor Apple Integrated Graphics
CPU Speed 1

About this item

  • SUPERCHARGED BY M3 PRO OR M3 MAX — The Apple M3 Pro chip, with an up to 12-core CPU and up to 18-core GPU, delivers amazing performance for demanding workflows like manipulating gigapixel panoramas or compiling millions of lines of code. M3 Max, with an up to 16-core CPU and up to 40-core GPU, drives extreme performance for the most advanced workflows like rendering intricate 3D content or developing transformer models with billions of parameters.
  • UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Go all day thanks to the power-efficient design of Apple silicon. The MacBook Pro laptop delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in. (Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.)
  • BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY — The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features Extreme Dynamic Range, over 1000 nits of brightness for stunning HDR content, up to 600 nits of brightness for SDR content, and pro reference modes for doing your best work on the go. (The display has rounded corners at the top. When measured diagonally, the screen is 14.2 inches. Actual viewable area is less.)
  • FULLY COMPATIBLE — All your pro apps run lightning fast — including Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple Xcode, Microsoft 365, SideFX Houdini, MathWorks MATLAB, Medivis SurgicalAR, and many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps. And with macOS, work and play on your Mac are even more powerful. Elevate your presence on video calls. Access information in all-new ways. And discover even more ways to personalize your Mac. (Apps are available on the App Store.)
  • ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look sharp and sound great with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.
  • CONNECT IT ALL — This MacBook Pro features a MagSafe charging port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. Enjoy fast wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. And you can connect up to two external displays with M3 Pro, or up to four with M3 Max. (Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.)
  • MAGIC KEYBOARD WITH TOUCH ID — The backlit Magic Keyboard has a full-height function key row and Touch ID, which gives you a fast, easy, secure way to unlock your laptop and sign in to apps and sites.
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Technical Details

Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M3 Pro Chip or Apple M3 Max Chip (14-inch)

Display

14.2-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Liquid Retina XDR display, 3024 by 1964 pixels with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, and up to 1000 nits sustained (full-screen) brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness, True Tone technology, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz

Processor

Apple M3 Pro and M3 Max chip, Up to 14-core CPU, Up to 30-core GPU, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 150GB/s memory bandwidth

Graphics and Video Support

Up to 40-core GPU

Charging and Expansion

SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3

In the Box

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

Height

0.6 inch (1.55 cm)

Width

12.31 inches (31.26 cm)

Depth

8.71 inches (22.12 cm)

Weight

(M3 Pro): 3.5 pounds (1.60 kg), (M3 Max): 3.6 pounds (1.63 kg)

Release Date

10/31/2023

What's in the box

  • 14-inch MacBook Pro
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    240 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, durability, performance, sound quality and quality of the laptop. For example, they mention it's a cutting edge with its processing, works well out of the box and the stock speakers sound great. That said, some complain about the battery life.

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    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the notebook computer. They mention that it does everything well, works well out of the box, and runs their stuff just fine. Some say that it works great with Lightroom Classic and large photo files. Transfer speeds are super fast. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it for everyday needs and perfect for work.

    "...Also, this is touted as being great for video editing and photo editing, it is great for photo editng, plenty powerful and color accurate, however,..." Read more

    "its so fast it seems to work with mere thought. This is the best computer I have ever owned." Read more

    "It's a loaded laptop for everyday need and perfect for work. Awesome.. love it. Nice packing by Amazon." Read more

    "...Performance: Scores well on geekbench, and cinebench...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the laptop. They mention that it is a great product by Apple, worth the upgrade, and dependable.

    "...absolutely in love with this new macbook!! great product. liking a lot of the new features like fingerprint scanner, retina display, and usbc ports...." Read more

    "...This is the best computer I have ever owned." Read more

    "I continue to love my Apple Products. Dependable and well worth the money! Thank you! Mark" Read more

    "This was worth the upgrade. This edits 4k footage no problem" Read more

    9 customers mention8 positive1 negative

    Customers like the durability of the notebook computer. They mention that it has a great build quality, is solid, and dependable. Some appreciate the unibody aluminum build and the fact that it's well worth the money.

    "Unboxing & Design: Standard unboxing, nothing extraordinary. The laptop feels solid, thanks to the unibody aluminum build. Love that ports are back!,..." Read more

    "I continue to love my Apple Products. Dependable and well worth the money! Thank you! Mark" Read more

    "...everyone, personally, I love them for their design, software and reliability...." Read more

    "...Great build quality, battery performance, screen, etc." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the notebook computer. They mention that it is super fast, Xcode compiles things so fast, and is a vast improvement in power and speed over both of their M1's. They also appreciate the fast shipping and the cutting-edge processing.

    "...Still this is an amazing laptop that is a vast improvement in power and speed over both of my M1's - iMac (16gb) and iPad Air 5th gen...." Read more

    "This laptop is unmatched. Fast, sleek, and Apple. The look is amazing and it seems to load faster than anything I’ve ever used" Read more

    "its so fast it seems to work with mere thought. This is the best computer I have ever owned." Read more

    "...This laptop is cutting edge with its processing...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the notebook computer. They mention that the new darker color is beautiful, amazing, and sleek. The space black finish is nice and appears more like a gunmetal grey in bright light. The color accuracy is good and it seems to load faster.

    "This laptop is unmatched. Fast, sleek, and Apple. The look is amazing and it seems to load faster than anything I’ve ever used" Read more

    "...photo editing, it is great for photo editng, plenty powerful and color accurate, however, video editing comes with a catch, it does everything well..." Read more

    "...The space black finish is nice, it appears more like a gunmetal grey in bright light, but in low light or oblique angles it is very black...." Read more

    "...14” is the perfect size for me for portable power and the new darker color is beautiful. Perfect fit for me." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the laptop. They mention that it has an unparalleled battery life, and it lasts the whole day with no heavy apps usage.

    "This laptop has unparalleled battery life, the screen is second only to Oled the notch is annoying and unnecessary but you get over it, they should..." Read more

    "...Battery & Charging: Battery life is good, lasts all day for light tasks, but anything that uses rosetta translation or gpu drains it much faster...." Read more

    "...Great build quality, battery performance, screen, etc." Read more

    "...The battrey lasts the whole day with no heavy apps usage. Not concerned about carrying my charging pack anymore" Read more

    5 customers mention4 positive1 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the notebook computer. They say the stock speakers even sound great. The separate settings menu also allows you to add sound enhancement that greatly improves quality and volume. Some customers are surprised with the quality of speakers, saying they sound better than the M1.

    "...The computer is quiet when working and the stock speakers even sound great. Overall, you will love this laptop." Read more

    "...One thing that also really suprised me is the quality of the speakers, so much better than the m1 macbook and also the keyboard is very comfortable/..." Read more

    "The speakers awesome, the keyboard is smooth... I love" Read more

    "...Most songs sound great in "Lounge" or "R&B" as a starting point, and the music will be both louder and cleaner on your MacBook...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the notebook computer easy to use. They say it's a major time saver, and is able to take on entertainment and development tasks.

    "...Apps like Unity, Xcode compile things so fast it's amazing, major time savor and i can have so many applications and chrome tabs open without this..." Read more

    "It's a powerful laptop and is able to take on entertainment and development tasks." Read more

    "It's apple - amazing as usual." Read more

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    La mejor inversión
    Trabajo en programas de edición de videos y gráficos y hasta el momento no me ha dado problemas. Es muy rápida.
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    Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but worth it
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 512GBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    its so fast it seems to work with mere thought. This is the best computer I have ever owned.
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    Rahul Patil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great laptop
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Max ChipCapacity: 1TBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    It's a loaded laptop for everyday need and perfect for work. Awesome.. love it. Nice packing by Amazon.
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    Zack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Apple does it again
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 512GBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I understand Macs aren’t for everyone, personally, I love them for their design, software and reliability. The 14” is the perfect size for me for portable power and the new darker color is beautiful. Perfect fit for me.
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    Eric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great laptop!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 1TBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I'm coming from a m1 macbook air which had 8gb ram and i switched to this one to be my main coding/work laptop. Apps like Unity, Xcode compile things so fast it's amazing, major time savor and i can have so many applications and chrome tabs open without this laptop break a sweat. One thing that also really suprised me is the quality of the speakers, so much better than the m1 macbook and also the keyboard is very comfortable/snappy to use. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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    Tyler Felts
    5.0 out of 5 stars First time mac user
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 512GBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    This laptop has unparalleled battery life, the screen is second only to Oled the notch is annoying and unnecessary but you get over it, they should really update the software so that the icons can't overflow under the notch. The keyboard is nice but it has very little travel, the trackpad is nice as well. Macos has its flaws but almost all of them can be fixed with third party tools, ie window snapping, keyboard history, gestures, ect... Keyboard shortcuts are a must for properly navigating the os. The one major thing lacking from this mac is the ability to play most games, but there is an active effort to solve that problem, and if you're really into gaming this laptop isn't for you. Also, this is touted as being great for video editing and photo editing, it is great for photo editng, plenty powerful and color accurate, however, video editing comes with a catch, it does everything well as long as is doesn't require 3d from a gpu such as noise reduction, in that case a proper dedicated gpu puts it to shame, a clip that takes 20 mins on a desktop 4090 will take 3-5 hours on this mac. Overall, as long as you have a desktop pc to fill the gaps of heavy duty video editing and gaming, this laptop is the perfect laptop for you honestly, even as someone who hated macos before I bought this. If this is going to be your only computer, just know that you will be severely lacking in said areas.
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    doworkk42
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 512GBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    upgraded my 2015 macbook air. absolutely in love with this new macbook!! great product. liking a lot of the new features like fingerprint scanner, retina display, and usbc ports. definitely would recommend
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    G L Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing laptop
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
    Style: Apple M3 Max ChipCapacity: 1TBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    Works great with Lightroom Classic and large photo files. Transfer speeds are super fast. Battery life is excellent.
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    duplissi
    4.0 out of 5 stars 14 Inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro Review
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
    Style: Apple M3 Pro ChipCapacity: 1TBColor: Space BlackSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    Unboxing & Design: Standard unboxing, nothing extraordinary. The laptop feels solid, thanks to the unibody aluminum build. Love that ports are back!, but I'm really not a fan of the webcam notch – a larger top bezel or a different design would be better. The space black finish is nice, it appears more like a gunmetal grey in bright light, but in low light or oblique angles it is very black.

    Performance: Scores well on geekbench, and cinebench. I haven't had any issues with performance, and vs my old base M1 macbook pro 8gb, its much much harder to summon the beach ball! Apple's gaming claims are a bit overhyped, or premature tho... there's hardly any, and running games through Crossover is okay. Compatibility and performance are ymmv for sure. Get a gaming laptop if you want to game.

    Display: The Full array micro led backlight really helps HDR pop on this, and colors are fantastic. But in dark images with small bright highlights you can see some backlight blooming. 120hz refresh is always welcome, but know that macbook displays usually have pretty bad pixel response times so fast moving content tends to blur. Apple should move to OLED displays, this would fix their pixel response and backlight blooming.

    Memory & Storage: 18GB RAM does the job well, even for AI model stuff (stable diffusion, up to 13b llama models). The 1TB SSD is adequate, though I would've liked more without the Apple tax... Performance-wise, it's comparable to high-end PCIE4 M.2 NVMe drives.

    Battery & Charging: Battery life is good, lasts all day for light tasks, but anything that uses rosetta translation or gpu drains it much faster. Magsafe is great to have back, but the magnet feels too strong - worried it might damage the port or finish over time.

    Value: At $2400, it feels a bit overpriced. It's a solid buy for those upgrading from older Macs or Apple enthusiasts. If you're thinking of gaming on this, look elsewhere despite apple's recent boasting. Also, I miss Bootcamp - would been great to have the ARM version of Windows on this.
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