New Apple M3-powered MacBook Pro lineup just went official during Apple’s surprise event on October 30.
The new iteration is available in either 14-inch or 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR displays. Buyers also have options for the chip: the base Apple M3 chip, M3 Pro, and the top-of-the-line M3 Max chipsets.
However, as for the 16-inch model, it only supports the M3 Pro and M3 Max chipsets.
Apple MacBook Pro M3 specs
| Feature | Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch) | Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.2” Liquid Retina XDR display | 14.2” Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Other display specs | 3024 x 1964 pixels, 120Hz ProMotion, 254 ppi | 3456 x 2234 pixels, 120Hz ProMotion, 254 ppi |
| CPU | Apple M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max | Apple M3 Pro, or M3 Max |
| Cores | Up to 14 CPU cores | Up to 16 CPU cores |
| GPU | Up to 30 GPU cores | Up to 40 GPU cores |
| RAM | Up to 36GB Unified Memory (configurable up to 128GB) | Up to 48GB Unified Memory (configurable up to 128GB) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB SSD storage (configurable up to 8TB) | Up to 1TB SSD storage (configurable up to 8TB) |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports: | SDXC card slot HDMI port 3.5 mm headphone jack MagSafe 3 portTwo Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (M3) Three Thunderbolt 4 ports (M3 Pro, M3 Max) |
SDXC card slot HDMI port 3.5 mm headphone jack MagSafe 3 portThree Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| OS | macOS | macOS |
| Battery capacity | 70Wh, 72.4Wh lithium-polymer battery | 100Wh lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging | 70W, 96W USB-C power adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Dimensions | Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm) |
Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) |
| Weight | (M3): 1.55 kg (M3 Pro): 1.61 kg (M3 Max): 1.62 kg |
(M3 Pro): 2.14 kg (M3 Max) 2.16 kg |
| Colorways | Space Gray, Silver | Space Black, Silver |
Price and availability
MacBook Pro 14”
- PHP 104,990 – Apple M3, 8GB+512GB
- PHP 116,990 – Apple M3, 8GB+1TB
- PHP 129,990 – Apple M3 Pro, 18GB+512GB
- PHP 153,990 – Apple M3 Pro, 18GB+1TB
- PHP 201,990 – Apple M3 Max, 36GB+1TB
MacBook Pro 16”
- PHP 159,990 – Apple M3 Pro, 18GB+512GB
- PHP 183,990 – Apple M3 Pro, 36GB+512GB
- PHP 219,990 – Apple M3 Max, 36GB+1TB
- PHP 249,990 – Apple M3 Max, 48GB+1TB
Memory and storage options are configurable up to 128GB and 8TB, respectively. These higher-end variants may fetch prices reaching PHP 400K. View the new listings here via Apple PH official website.
As of writing, there is no official announcement yet on its availability in the Philippines. Stay tuned!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the display sizes available for the new MacBook Pro?
The new MacBook Pro is available in 14-inch or 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR displays.
Which chips are available for the 16-inch MacBook Pro?
The 16-inch MacBook Pro only supports the M3 Pro and M3 Max chipsets.
What is the starting price of the Apple M3-powered MacBook Pro?
The Apple M3-powered MacBook Pro starts at ₱104,990.
Recent Apple release of the 3nm M3 chip with a 40-core CPU will definitely delivers more visible power vs M2 generation and is at the M2 Ultra level of performance. This is a desktop power in a laptop, Apple did it again! With the M3 chip with enhanced GPU/CPU performance, Apple has entered gaming space, and the newer generation Macs will have much better gaming benchmark scores and the overall FPS rates and performance vs prior gen M2 and M1 chips and even v. M3 Macs will close gaming performance gaps vs Windows OS based platforms with RTX 4000 series gaming graphics cards. The M2 generation had already made substantial progress in this regard with the gamers, so M3 with 3nm chip infrastructure has again raised the bar very high.
There are other performance improvements too that the M3 offers if you are going to perform GPU-demanding tasks such as 3D graphic rendering or modelling, video and audio production, etc. Here too the M3 Max 3nm process is offering higher performance and lower power draw versus N5. Clearly Apple has delivered something out of this world… And wait until M3 Ultra comes out – this will seal the deal!