Apple updates MacBook Pro lineup with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips

Apple on Monday revealed its new MacBook Pro lineup with few changes other than a new chip. The MacBook Pro family is now powered by the M3 family of processors, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The only other change is a slightly brighter display (600 nits max SDR brightness vs 500 previously) and higher RAM limits up to 128GB. And there’s a new Space Black color for the M3 Pro and M3 Max models.

Here are the specs and pricing for the new machines:

14-inch MacBook Pro

• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 ($1,599): base M3 chip, 8 CPU cores, 10-core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 512GB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Gray. A model with the same CPU but a 1TB SSD is $1,799. This laptop replaces the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro.
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro: Apple offers two standard configurations in Silver or Space Black:
  • $1,999: 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB unified memory, 512GB SSD
  • $2,399: 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB unified memory, 1TB SSD
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max ($3,199): 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Black.

All 14-inch MacBook Pro models include a MagSafe 96W power adapter.

16-inch MacBook Pro

• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro ($2,499): 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB of unified memory, 512GB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Black.
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro ($2,899): 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, 512GB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Black.
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max ($3,499): 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Black.
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max ($3,999): 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD. Available in Silver or Space Black.

All 16-inch MacBook Pro models include a MagSafe 140W power adapter.

Get all the details on Apple’s new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips that are in the new MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro design and 13-inch MacBook Pro discontinued

Apple has not changed the design of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, which were introduced in 2021. The laptops still have the notch at the top of the display that houses the 1080p FaceTime camera, thin bezels, and cases made of recycled aluminum.

The major case change is the new Space Black color that has an “anodization seal” to reduce fingerprints. Space Black or Silver is available on MacBook Pros with the M3 Pro or M3 Max chips. Those same MacBook Pro models are no longer available in Space Gray.

The 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro has replaced the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which featured an older design that included the Touch Bar and larger display bezels. The only places where you’ll find the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1 or M2) is in Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store or at a third-party retailer.

14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)

Price When Reviewed: £1,699 base model

Best Prices Today: £1699 at Apple

14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 2023)

Price When Reviewed: £2,099 base model

Best Prices Today: £2099 at Apple