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MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro / M3 Max, 2023)
The flagship laptop with up to 128 GB of memory and a Space Black shell.
Overview
The 16-inch version of the M3 range shared the chip options of the 14-inch model but had a larger battery and more cooling headroom, so it held peak performance for longer. It offered the same Space Black and Silver finishes and a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display at 3456 by 2234 pixels.
The M3 Max offered a 16-core CPU, up to 40 GPU cores, and as much as 128 GB of memory with 400 GB/s of bandwidth. The M3 Pro option started at 2,499 dollars.
Battery life was rated at up to 22 hours of video playback, with three Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI port that supported 8K displays. It was replaced by the M4 generation in 2024.
Why it mattered
Combined the newest GPU architecture with the largest MacBook Pro battery for mobile creative work.
At a glance
- Announced
- October 30, 2023
- Released
- November 7, 2023
- Discontinued
- October 30, 2024
- Launch price
- $2,499
- Chip / processor
- Apple M3 Pro / M3 Max
- Display
- 16.2"
- Storage
- 512 GB to 8 TB
- Status
- Discontinued
Highlights
- M3 Pro or M3 Max
- Up to 22 hours video playback
- Space Black finish
- 16.2-inch XDR display
- Up to 128 GB memory
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 16.2-inch
- Type
- Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), ProMotion up to 120 Hz
- Resolution
- 3456 x 2234
- Brightness
- 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR
Chip
- Chip
- Apple M3 Pro or M3 Max
- CPU cores
- 12 (M3 Pro), 14 or 16 (M3 Max)
- GPU cores
- 18 (M3 Pro), 30 or 40 (M3 Max)
- Neural Engine
- 16-core
Memory
- RAM
- 18 GB or 36 GB (M3 Pro), 36 GB to 128 GB (M3 Max)
- Storage options
- 512 GB to 8 TB SSD
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 22 hours video playback
Ports
- Ports
- 3 Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Camera
- Camera
- 1080p FaceTime HD
Audio
- Speakers
- Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers
Security
- Authentication
- Touch ID
Design
- Dimensions
- 1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm
- Weight
- 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) for M3 Pro
Software
- Launch OS
- macOS Sonoma 14.1
How it compares
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