Apple has recently launched its latest MacBook Pro series, now available with the new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max options. The 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 chip boasts a remarkable 60 percent improvement in speed compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M1. Similarly, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M3 Pro are now up to 40 percent faster than the 16-inch model with the M1 Pro.
Furthermore, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro versions featuring the M3 Max exhibit an impressive 2.5 times speed boost over the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max, and an outstanding 11-fold acceleration compared to the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro model, as per Apple's announcement.
All the MacBook Pro models are equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a 20 percent brighter SDR content at up to 600 nits, with sustained brightness reaching 1000 nits and a peak brightness of 1600 nits for HDR content.
Moreover, they include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, support for up to four external displays for the first time, and up to 128GB of unified memory in the M3 Max variant. These models are available in 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch sizes, sporting a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display, ProMotion technology with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, an aluminum body, and the same Magic Keyboard as their predecessors.
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with M3 SoCs Specifications -
| Display | 14.2-inch (3024×1964 pixels) / 16.2 (3456×2234 pixels) Liquid Retina XDR display at 254 pixels per inch, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, Up to 1,000 nits sustained (full-screen) brightness, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 10,00,000:1 contrast ratio |
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| RAM/Storage | Up to 48GB unified memory (Configurable to 128GB (M3 Max with 16-core CPU), 512GB / 1TB SSD (Configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB) |
| OS/UI | macOS Sonoma operating system |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Ambient light sensor, Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities |
| Cameras | 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
| Ports | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C with support for Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps), SDXC card slot, HDMI 2.1 port, MagSafe 3 port |
| Features |
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| Dimensions | 14″ - 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 mm; 16″ - 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 mm |
| Weight | 14″ - 1.55kg (M3) / 1.61kg (M3 Pro) / 1.62kg (M3 Max); 16″ - 2.14kg (M3 Pro) / 2.16kg (M3 Max) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Pricing and Availability -
The latest MacBook Pro variants are offered in Silver and Space Grey, alongside the introduction of a new Space Black color option exclusively for the M3 Pro and M3 Max models. These models can be ordered today via apple.com/in/store and the Apple Store app in 27 countries and regions, including the United States. Shipping for these models will commence on Tuesday, November 7th.
MacBook Pro 14″ Prices are -
- M3/8-core CPU/10-core GPU/8GB Unified Memory/512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,69,900 (USD 1,599 in the US)
- M3/8-core CPU/10-core GPU/8GB Unified Memory/1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,89,900 (USD 1,799 in the US)
- M3 Pro/11-core CPU/14-core GPU/18GB Unified Memory/512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,99,900 (USD 1,999 in the US)
- M3 Pro/12-core CPU/18-core GPU/18GB Unified Memory/1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 2,39,900 (USD 2,399 in the US)
- M3 Max/14-core CPU/30-core GPU/36GB Unified Memory/1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 3,19,900 (USD 3,199 in the US)
MacBook Pro 16″ Prices are -
- M3 Pro/12-core CPU/18-core GPU/18GB Unified Memory/512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 2,49,900 (USD 2,499 in the US)
- M3 Pro/12-core CPU/18-core GPU/36GB Unified Memory/512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 2,89,900 (USD 2,899 in the US)
- M3 Max/14-core CPU/30-core GPU/36GB Unified Memory/1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 3,49,900 (USD 3,499 in the US)
- M3 Max/16-core CPU/40-core GPU/48GB Unified Memory/1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 3,99,900 (USD 3,999 in the US)
