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

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General

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Series

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

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

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.

MRW13LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MRW13LL/A, Space Black, M3 Pro 12 CPU/18 GPU cores, 18 GB memory/512 GB storage.

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.

1959490001578Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-pro-16-laptop-m3-pro-chip-18gb-memory-18-core-gpu-512gb-ssd-latest-model-space-black-space-black/6534617.pRead 7 October 2026Original US Space Black 18 GB/512 GB SKU. Refurbished 5RW13LL/A wrapper UPC excluded. Independently read exact original SKU table through public search index. Direct open currently returns international country selector, which was not bypassed.

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 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

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.

Discontinued10Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-14-inch-16-inch-m3-2023-m4-2024.htmlRead 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists Late 2023 M3 Pro 12 CPU/18 GPU 16-inch among compared models. No reseller stock inference.

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 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)18Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the M2 MacBook Pro 16.

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 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)19Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

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.

$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

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/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Space Black3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

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.

2.14kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. M3 Pro row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium 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

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

254ppi=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.

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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-LED3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display panel: LCD with Mini-LED backlight.

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.

Glossy3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Default display described as glossy with an antireflective coating.

Touchscreen

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

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display specifications explicitly state Touchscreen No for this retail SKU.

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 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.

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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly specifies SDR brightness 600 nits. HDR peak is stored separately.

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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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.

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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/117737Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak in HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Outdoor SDR maximum is excluded.

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.

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Maker Liquid Retina XDR calibration guide names 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro and says displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. Original exact model sheet confirms Liquid Retina XDR. No individual unit measured Delta E or custom calibration result inferred.

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 M3 Pro (12-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU configuration.

Processor brand

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

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 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 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	6
Efficiency	6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

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.

1214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 12 CPU/18 GPU, 18 GB/512 GB review unit. Chip hardware thread count.

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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12MB17Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M3-Pro-12-Core-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.781711.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 12-core specification explicitly labels Level 3 Cache 12 MB. Maker publishes no L3 figure. Source classification retained, separate from its 20 MB Level 2 figure. Same exact 12-core chip independently identified by maker.

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.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 7 October 2026Exact original M3 Pro generation, not earlier M2 or later M4.

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.

18TOPS12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M3-Pro-12-Core-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.781711.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 12-core chip table publishes 18 TOPS peak for its 16-core Neural Engine and labels it INT8. A DVCon 2025 comparative Apple M3 SoC table labels the same numerical 18 TOPS as FP16. Peak scalar agrees, but arithmetic precision is not maker-confirmed and remains unresolved. CPU/GPU throughput excluded.

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/117737Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

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 M3 Pro 18-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 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.

18GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 18 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

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.

LPDDR514Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original 18 GB reference configuration. No derived transfer rate from MHz.

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.

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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.

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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.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M3 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

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).

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 512 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

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/117737Read 5 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 16-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
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.

USB-C ports

3=CalculatedFrom Ports

3=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Maker names MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later. It explicitly states compatible devices use the 6 GHz band or may be configured to use only 2.4 GHz/5 GHz. Wi-Fi 6E regulatory availability varies by country. Exact original model sheet independently states Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi module

Not available

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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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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.

No9Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original US MRW13LL/A 18 GB/512 GB.

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)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1793618-REG/apple_mrw13ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

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.

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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.

Not available

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.

No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-pro-16-laptop-m3-pro-chip-18gb-memory-18-core-gpu-512gb-ssd-latest-model-space-black-space-black/6534617.pRead 7 October 2026Exact US MRW13LL/A 18 GB/512 GB keyboard. No image-derived absence. Independently read exact original SKU table through public search index. Direct open currently returns international country selector, which was not bypassed.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

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

Not available

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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.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

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.

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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Webcam privacy

Not available

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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/117737Read 5 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

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 woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026

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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 3 states actual rating 99.6 Wh. Rounded 100 Wh headline is excluded.

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 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

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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.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Included base adapter, separate from optional fast-charge setup.

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/117737Read 5 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at 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.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026About 30 minutes using 96W adapter on 14-inch or 140W on 16-inch. Included 140W adapter.

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.

214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 Pro 16-inch 18 GB/512 GB hardware.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

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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 button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

TPM

Not available

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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 Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chipsRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates 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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

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

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	24.4
Gaming	25.1
Max load	50.4

Source14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Earthworks M23R and Arta, 15 cm, ambient 24.4 dB(A). Maximum combined CPU/GPU stress peak during first minutes. Power mode unstated.

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

Not available

50.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

Not available

25.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

Not available

41.8°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest published top surface load result. Witcher 3 Ultra, Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Combined stress is cooler 38.1 C because fans rise.

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

Not available

42.4°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest published bottom surface load result. Witcher 3 Ultra, Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Combined stress bottom 37 C is separate.

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

Not available

33.8°C14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Witcher 3 Ultra, exact 18 GB/512 GB. Fluke t3000FC/Voltcraft IR-900, room 20.4 C. Maximum palmrest/touchpad area, not single central point.

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 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.07
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	7.45
Video playback	150	24.68
Max load	Not available	1.38

Source14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB, macOS 14 Sonoma. Rows 1/3 at 150 nits. Row 2 maximum SDR setting. Video Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p. Row 4 CPU/GPU maximum load and maximum brightness. Minutes converted exactly to hours. Maker claims use 36 GB and are omitted.

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

17.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

20.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

24.68h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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.

Not available

16.7W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Metrahit Energy AC reading, maximum idle across brightness/settings series.

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

Not available

52.1W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB, 1920x1080 Ultra. Metrahit Energy AC input with internal display. External-display 40 W test excluded.

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

Not available

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

Not available

27W14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-M3-Pro-review-Efficiency-before-performance.772025.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 18 GB/512 GB. Cinebench R23 Multi plus 3DMark WildLife Extreme stress. CPU-only observed mean, not configured PL1 or total package.

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/117737Read 5 October 2026

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.

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2023 16-inch family environmental report. No other market certification inferred.

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).

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Retained US base configuration includes the named power adapter and 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

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/117737Read 5 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.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare 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.

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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/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 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/1177371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/117737Read 5 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/2023/mac/14.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/14.2Read 5 October 2026

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.