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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026

MacBook Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Page title: MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MRX33LL/A, MRX63LL/A, A2992, Mac15,64Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-pro-11-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-14-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple order number MRX33LL/A (Space Black) and MRX63LL/A (Silver), model number A2992 (EMC 8407), model ID Mac15,6.

A3401, Mac16,8, MX2F3LL/A, MX2J3LL/A4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MX2F3LL/A is the standard 14-core CPU/20-core GPU configuration with 24 GB and 1 TB in Silver, MX2J3LL/A is the same configuration in Space Black. A3401 (EMC 8894) and Mac16,8 are shared with the 12-core model. EveryMac notes that Apple's own documents swap the Mac16,6 and Mac16,8 identifiers between the Pro and Max, and that its data comes from hands-on inspection.

GTIN / EAN

1959490000346Retailer pageebay.com/p/20063525034Read 13 October 2026eBay product catalog entry for MPN MRX33LL/A, model number A2992, Apple M3 Pro 11 cores 14-core GPU, 18 GB, 512 GB, Space Black. UPC listed as 0195949000034, which is the 12-digit UPC 195949000034 with a leading zero. Check digit verified.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026Press release dated October 30, 2024.

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-pro-11-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-14-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date: October 30, 2024.

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: March 3, 2026. Product discontinuation by Apple, not retailer stock.5Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026Lists the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024) among 15 products removed from Apple's lineup in the week of March 3, 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-M3-Pro-review-Improved-runtimes-and-better-performance.779538.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro compares it with its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 14 with M2 Pro.19Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M2, 2023).

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)22Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 14 (2024), sold with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023).23Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-14-inch-16-inch-m3-2023-m4-2024.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the Late 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro models, including the M3 Pro, were replaced by the 2024 14-inch models, including the M4 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-14-inch-16-inch-m3-2023-m4-2024.htmlRead 13 October 2026EveryMac says the Late 2023 14-inch M3 Pro models were replaced by the 2024 14-inch M4 Pro models. The catalogue holds the M4 Pro 14-core 14-inch.20Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 14 (2024), sold with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023).

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)24Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the M5 Pro with the M4 Pro.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,9992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro starts at $1,999 in the U.S. Education price $1,849 is excluded.

$2,3993Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/apple-refreshes-macbook-pros-with-m4-pro-m4-max-and-up-to-24-hour-battery-lifeRead 10 October 2026Launch report: the 14-inch M4 Pro starts at $1,999 with a 12-core CPU and 512 GB. It can be raised to the 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU and 1 TB configuration for $2,399. US price excluding sales tax. EveryMac lists the same original US price of $2399 for this configuration in both colours.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2,4993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026German press release: the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro starts at 2,499 euros including VAT. Germany price for the equivalent configuration. The stored US model number is not sold in Germany.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The stored model numbers are U.S. models.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026US pricing and availability. Order numbers MX2F3LL/A and MX2J3LL/A are US (LL/A) part numbers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Finish section: Space Black and Silver.

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver. Apple's names, verbatim.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Offered in silver and Space Black. The same configuration costs the same in either colour.

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026Apple positions the M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pro for pro workflows.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026The release describes M4 Pro and M4 Max models for researchers, developers, engineers and creative pros. Classed as creator like the 16-inch M4 Pro entry.

Form factor

Clamshell7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 13 October 2026Hinged MacBook Pro notebook with a built-in keyboard and trackpad. No detachable or 360-degree hinge is described.

Clamshell6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Standard hinged laptop. The guide describes no detachable, 360-degree or dual-screen design.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.55 cm x 31.26 cm x 22.12 cm. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: height 1.55 cm, width 31.26 cm, depth 22.12 cm. Converted exactly to millimetres. Single published thickness stored as thickness_max_mm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.61kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight, M3 Pro row: 3.5 pounds (1.61 kg). Varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.6kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 3.5 lb (1.60 kg) for M4 Pro. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Charger excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure. Maker states the enclosure, not separate lid and bottom materials.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS16Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m3-pro-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: LCD IPS Mini-LED. Apple publishes only the Liquid Retina XDR name. Spec database entry for the M3 Pro 11C14G model. The same page lists the 72.4 Wh pack as 6319 mAh at 11.46 V, which agrees with the 72.4 Wh figure.

IPS17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Display row: LCD IPS Mini-LED. Apple publishes only the Liquid Retina XDR name. The panel is shared by every 14-inch 2024 configuration. Nano-texture option excluded.

Backlight

Mini-LED15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review text: the machine packs the same mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display as the lower cost 14-inch Pro.

Mini-LED17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Display row: Mini-LED backlight. No zone count is stored.18Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m4-2024Read 10 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M4 base model, the same chassis and display: Liquid Retina XDR display (mini-LED, 1,000 nits sustained). It calls this the same mini-LED technology as before. No measurement is used from this review.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy16Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m3-pro-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: Glossy AR, the standard glass. Apple's nano-texture option did not exist for this model.

Glossy17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Display row: Glossy AR, the standard glass. The nano-texture option is excluded.

Touchscreen

No16Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m3-pro-late-2023Read 13 October 2026Display row: touchscreen No.

No17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Display row: Touchscreen No.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Display section: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz at the native resolution. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz are also listed.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Display: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz. Native resolution 3024 x 1964.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh rate.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz.

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Display section: SDR brightness 600 nits.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor). Ambient light threshold and duration are not published. Maker outdoor maximum, not typical SDR brightness.

Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Display section: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen. HDR content only. No duration is stated.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Display section: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote 2: in temperatures less than 25 degrees C.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote 3: in temperatures less than 25 C.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 13 October 2026Calibration guide for the Liquid Retina XDR display of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with macOS 14 or later. It states the displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. No per-unit result is stored.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 10 October 2026Apple displays undergo a calibration process aligning luminance, white point and colour gamut with industry standards for out-of-box use. The page covers MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display. In-field recalibration is a separate user option.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M3 Pro (11-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Chip section. Exact 11-core CPU with 5 performance and 6 efficiency cores, 14-core GPU. The 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU is a configure-to-order option and is not stored.

Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Chip section: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU (10 performance, 4 efficiency) and 20-core GPU is the configure-to-order step from the 12-core base. The standard 24 GB and 1 TB configuration used here is the one Apple names in its battery and fast-charge test footnotes.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Listing title: Apple M4 Pro Chip with 14-Core CPU and 20-Core GPU.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	5	4.05
Efficiency	6	2.75

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores. Core counts only. Maximum clocks come from the Low End Mac chip page.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 20264Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed: 4.5 GHz. EveryMac says third-party software reports this clock speed. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. Apple publishes no clocks. No efficiency cluster clock is stored.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

1116Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m3-pro-late-2023Read 13 October 2026CPU row for M3 Pro 11C14G: 11 cores, 11 threads.

1416Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026CPU row for M4 Pro 14C20G: 14 cores, 14 threads. This is the same M4 Pro 14-core chip used in this product. It is a chip-level fact from the 16-inch page, as no 14-inch page covers the 14-core configuration.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 13 October 2026The M3 family of chips is built on a 3-nanometer process.

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built with second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Maker process name, no foundry stated.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

18TOPS13Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-pro-chip-specsRead 13 October 2026Chip page: 16 AI cores, 18 TOPS. Apple does not publish the figure for the M3 Pro and the arithmetic precision is not stated.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Chip section lists the GPU as part of Apple M3 Pro. Unified memory.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 14-core GPU for the 11-core CPU configuration.

Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

18GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Memory section. Entry configuration of the M3 Pro 11-core model is 18 GB unified memory.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Memory section: 24 GB unified memory is the M4 Pro base. Retained US configuration is 24 GB.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Apple Certified Refurbished listing for the same configuration: M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Silver, three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Used only to confirm the configuration. The refurbished price is not stored.

RAM type

LPDDR513Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-pro-chip-specsRead 13 October 2026Chip page: memory type LPDDR5-6400, 192-bit bus. Page cites Wikipedia. Apple does not state the memory type.

LPDDR5X17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Memory row: 24GB LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Pro. This page covers the 12-core/16-core base model. Memory is part of the same M4 Pro chip package.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

6,400MT/s13Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-pro-chip-specsRead 13 October 2026Chip page: LPDDR5-6400, 6400 MT/s. The bandwidth Apple states is 150 GB/s, which agrees with 192 bits at 6400 MT/s.

8,533MT/s17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Memory row: LPDDR5X-8533, a data rate in MT/s. It is consistent with Apple's published 273GB/s memory bandwidth for M4 Pro. This page covers the 12-core base model with the same memory.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m3-pro-11-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-14-late-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026There are no RAM slots. The unified memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026RAM Slots: None. 24 GB of unified RAM is onboard and cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Memory section: 18 GB configurable to 36 GB for the M3 Pro. EveryMac confirms 36 GB is the maximum at purchase for the 11-core 14-core GPU model. The 36 GB option is for M3 Pro and M3 Max with the 14-core CPU. Not upgradeable after purchase.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Memory section: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU configures to 48 GB. 64 GB and 128 GB are M4 Max with 16-core CPU only. Purchase-time options. Not upgradeable later.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Storage section. Entry M3 Pro configuration is 512 GB SSD. Decimal capacity (1 TB = 1 trillion bytes by the page footnote).

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Storage section: M4 Pro configures from 512 GB to 1 TB, 2 TB or 4 TB. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Stored as 1000 GB.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Listing states 1TB SSD. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes in its footnote.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Apple names an SSD. The interface is not stated.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	3	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC (UHS-II)	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Charging and Expansion section: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 up to 40 Gb/s, USB 4 up to 40 Gb/s). Connector sides are not published here. The HDMI version and the SD card speed class come from EveryMac.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC, UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 and USB 4. HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Sides are in the Tom's Hardware source. Apple publishes up to 120 Gb/s, which includes Bandwidth Boost. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is in the Intel source.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports section: three Thunderbolt 5 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, SDXC slot supporting up to 250 MB/s UHS-II cards, headphone jack and MagSafe 3.19Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/macbook-pro-14-m4-2024-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M4 base model. Left side: two Thunderbolt ports, MagSafe and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Right side: one Thunderbolt port between the SD reader and HDMI. It says the extra port brings the base model to parity with the M4 Pro chassis, which already had three. Used only for the physical port sides.20Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 standard: 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is stored in max_gbps. Apple's up-to-120 Gb/s wording is the boosted rate.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Wireless section: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Available in countries and regions where supported (footnote 5).

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), where supported by region.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 13 October 2026Lists MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later as able to use the 6 GHz band of a Wi-Fi 6E network, or to use only the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands. The 117736 sheet states Wi-Fi 6E for this model. 6 GHz availability varies by region.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi table for MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4, 2024: 802.11ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. The table title names the M4 generation without separating base and Pro models. Apple's tech specs give Wi-Fi 6E for all 2024 models. 6 GHz use depends on country rules.

Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 5.3.

Cellular

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Wireless section lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 only. EveryMac lists no modem.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys. A 79-key ISO layout also exists and is not stored as the base.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: 78 keys (U.S.) or 79 (ISO). Retained SKUs are US, so only the 78-key ANSI layout is stored.

Key switches

Scissor15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review text: a chiclet keyboard with scissor switches and 1 mm of key depth.

Scissor13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 10 October 2026Apple Mac laptop Keys repair procedure: inspect the scissor mechanism. The 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro repair manual links its Keys topic to this document. No key travel value is stored.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. The lighting type is not stated.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour or type is not stated, so the generic backlit value is used.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: 78 (U.S.) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. That layout has no numeric keypad.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: 78 US keys with 12 full-height function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102309Read 13 October 2026Apple states Force Click and haptic feedback are features of Force Touch trackpads. The 117736 spec sheet names a Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour: Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. The whole surface acts as the button. Classed as haptic like the other Apple laptop entries.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Camera section: 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support and 1080p HD video recording.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Audio section: six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers. The user guide counts two pairs of dual woofers and two tweeters.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Audio section: six-speaker system. The tour page counts two pairs of dual force-cancelling woofers and two tweeters.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Audio section: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos.

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Audio section: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers, force-cancelling woofers.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Audio section: studio-quality three-mic array.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Audio section: three-mic array with directional beamforming.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power section headline: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Footnote 3 on the same page says actual rating 69.6 watt-hours (14-inch model). The headline names this M3 Pro and M3 Max page. EveryMac and the PCWorld test unit list 72.4 Wh. The two figures conflict and 72.4 Wh is stored.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, the same figure for M4 Pro and M4 Max.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18
Web browsing	12

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power section: up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback and up to 12 hours wireless web. Footnote 3: Apple tested preproduction 14-inch systems in September and October 2023, including M3 Pro 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, not the stored 11-core 14-core GPU 512 GB configuration. Wireless web browses 25 popular websites. Movie playback plays HD 1080p content. Both with display brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Claims, not measurements.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	22
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Pro row: up to 22 hours video streaming and up to 14 hours wireless web. Footnote 4: Apple test Aug to Oct 2024 on preproduction 14-inch M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB, 1 TB. Wireless web browses 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming plays 1080p content in Safari over Wi-Fi. Display brightness 8 clicks from the bottom. Keyboard backlight off. Display surface option not stated. Maker model-level up-to claim, not a measurement.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

70W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Included with the M3 Pro 11-core CPU model: 70W USB-C Power Adapter. The 96W adapter is included with the 12-core CPU and is a configure-to-order option here.

96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU includes the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. The 12-core model includes 70W.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026USB-C Power Adapter with the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The laptop end is MagSafe 3.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. MagSafe 3 is the laptop end.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 13 October 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes on the 14-inch model with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. That adapter is a configure-to-order option here. The included 70W adapter is not rated for this.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Fast-charge page: 14-inch MacBook Pro charges to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Apple test Aug to Oct 2024 used the 14-inch M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB, 1 TB. Drained units, timed from wake from hibernate or the Apple logo. The 96W adapter is the one in the box of this configuration.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

217Reviewmacworld.com/article/2211441/14-inch-m3-pro-macbook-pro-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review text: the MacBook Pro M3 Pro has two fans. Test unit: $1,999 M3 Pro 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18 GB, 512 GB.

212Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120773Read 10 October 2026Repair manual page for MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024) Fans: the procedure removes and reinstalls both fans, which can be replaced separately.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

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BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 October 2026Power Modes page: Low Power Mode, Automatic (the default) and High Power Mode. High Power Mode is available on MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with a Pro or Max chip. 96W adapter recommended for High Power Mode while charging on the 14-inch M4 Pro. No wattage limits are published.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 13 October 2026Touch ID is the power button.

Power button6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour: Touch ID is the power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 13 October 2026The release describes macOS Sonoma features. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 14.1.

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026The page describes macOS Sequoia as the launch operating system. Later macOS versions are excluded.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026macOS. The M3 Pro 14-inch shipped with macOS Sonoma.

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026macOS is the listed operating system.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

559.8nits15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Tom's Guide lab table, display average brightness 559.8 nits. Test unit: base M3 Pro 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18 GB, 512 GB. The review does not document the measurement grid, brightness setting or instrument.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,588nits15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review text: in HDR the display goes up to 1,588 nits. Window size is not stated.

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

0.2915Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Tom's Guide lab table, Delta-E 0.29. The formula, colour space and picture mode are not stated. The sRGB gamut value in the table is 111.60 percent, which is gamut volume, and is not stored as coverage.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,154points15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core 3154. Same test unit. macOS Sonoma.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

14,357points15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core 14357. Same test unit.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

5,070MB/s15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test read 5069.6 MB/s, rounded to 5070. Same test unit.

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	17.37

Source15Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Tom's Guide web surfing battery test: 17 h 22 min (17.37 h). Display brightness and power mode are not stated in the review. Same test unit.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

90min17Reviewmacworld.com/article/2211441/14-inch-m3-pro-macbook-pro-review.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review text: about 90 minutes to a full charge with the 70W adapter. Approximate.

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026Environment section: ENERGY STAR certified.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Environment section: ENERGY STAR certified.

EPEAT

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/14-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2023.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product Environmental Report footnote: the 14-inch MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report covers the M3 and M3 Pro configurations.

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_14-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Product Environmental Report, October 2024, footnote 6: MacBook Pro 14-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026In the Box section, M3 Pro with 11-core CPU: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m).

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026In the Box, M4 Pro with 14-core CPU: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m). The polishing cloth ships only with the nano-texture option and is not listed.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026In the Box section.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US one-year limited warranty from the original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, from the date of original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Warranty service options listed: carry-in service and mail-in service.

Carry-in, Mail-in7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Service options listed: carry-in, mail-in and do-it-yourself parts service. Apple decides the method. DIY has no matching option and is not stored.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1177361Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1177361Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117736Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/156Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Apple user guide for the 2024 MacBook Pro (macOS Sequoia 15). Covers the M4 and the M4 Pro and M4 Max models.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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