Apple has raised the bar once again with its latest MacBook Pro series, introducing three powerful chip options – M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 is touted to be 60% faster than its predecessor, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1. Meanwhile, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro offers up to 40% improved performance compared to the 16-inch model with M1 Pro.
The real showstopper is the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max, claiming to be 2.5 times faster than the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max and an astonishing 11 times faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro model.
All MacBook Pro models come equipped with a Liquid Retina XDR display, delivering 20% brighter SDR content at up to 600 nits, 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content.
Notable features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, support for up to four external displays for the first time, and an impressive 128GB of unified memory in the M3 Max model.
Specifications:
- Display: 14.2-inch (3024×1964 pixels) / 16.2-inch (3456×2234 pixels) Liquid Retina XDR
- Chip Options: M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max
- Memory: Up to 48GB unified memory (Configurable to 128GB in M3 Max with 16-core CPU)
- Storage: Up to 1TB SSD (Configurable to 8TB)
- Operating System: macOS Sonoma
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Ports: 3 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1, MagSafe 3 port, SDXC card slot
Apple emphasizes the enduring design with the same aluminum body and Magic Keyboard found in its predecessor. The laptops also feature a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality three-mic array, and high-fidelity six-speaker sound system.
Pricing and configurations
- MacBook Pro 14″ M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,69,900 (USD 1,599 in the US)
- MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 3,99,900 (USD 3,999 in the US)
The new MacBook Pro models are available in Silver, Space Grey, and the new Space Black colors for the M3 Pro and M3 Max models. Interested users can place their orders on the official Apple website and Apple Store app in 27 countries and regions, including the US, with shipping starting on Tuesday, November 7.
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro Series aims to redefine performance standards, offering users an unparalleled computing experience with cutting-edge technology.
Also read – Apple Upgraded 24″ iMac with M3 Chip Starting at Rs. 1,34,900
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