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| manufacturer = [[Apple]]  
| manufacturer = [[Apple]]
| family = [[MacBook Pro]]
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| release date = {{Start date and age|2023|11|df=yes|br=y}}
| release date = {{Start date and age|2023|10|df=yes|br=y}}
| lifespan =  
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| price = [[United States dollar|USD]] 1599 to 3199
| price = [[United States dollar|USD]] 1999 to 3499
| discontinued =
| discontinued = No
| units sold =  
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| units shipped =  
| units shipped =  
| media =  
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| os = [[MacOS]]
| os = [[macOS Sonoma]]
| power =  
| power = 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter
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| cpu = Apple M3 <br/>Apple M3 Pro (11C) <br/>Apple M3 Pro (12C) <br/>Apple M3 Max (14C)
| cpu = [[Apple M3]]<br>[[Apple M3 Pro]]<br>[[Apple M3 Max]]
| memory = 8, 18 or 36 GB
| memory = 8GB, 16GB, 18GB, 24GB, 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, 128GB unified memory
| memory slots = 0 user accessible
| memory slots =  
| storage = 512 or 1024 GB
| storage = 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB SSD
| storage slots = 0 user accessible
| storage slots =  
| memory card =  
| memory card = SDXC card slot
| camera = '''Front:''' 1080p <br/>
| camera = 1080p FaceTime HD camera
| display = '''[[Screen Size|Screen size]]''': 14.2 inch <br/>'''[[Panel Type|Panel type]]''': [[Mini LED]] <br/>'''[[Resolution]]''': 3024 x 1964 <br/>'''[[Pixel density|PPI]]''': 253.93 <br/>'''[[Aspect Ratio|Aspect ratio]]''': 16:10 <br/>'''[[Refresh Rate|Refresh rate]]''': 120 Hz <br/>'''[[Brightness|Brightness]]''': 489 Nits <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|sRGB]]''': 100 % <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|Adobe RGB]]''': 88 % <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|P3]]''': 99.2 %
| display = '''[[Screen Size|Screen size]]''': 14.2 inch <br/>'''[[Panel Type|Panel type]]''': [[Mini-LED]] <br/>'''[[Coating]]''': Glossy<br>'''[[Resolution]]''': 3024 x 1964 <br/>'''[[Pixel density|PPI]]''': 254 <br/>'''[[Aspect Ratio|Aspect ratio]]''': 16:10 <br/>'''[[Refresh Rate|Refresh rate]]''': 120 Hz (ProMotion) <br/>'''[[Brightness|Brightness]]''': 600 nits (SDR), 1000 nits (XDR), 1600 nits (HDR) <br/>'''[[Contrast Ratio|Contrast ratio]]''': 1,000,000:1 <br/>'''[[Color Gamut|P3]]''': 99.2 % <br/>'''[[Variable Refresh Rate|VRR]]''': [[ProMotion]]<br>'''Screen-to-body ratio''':
| graphics = [[Apple M3 (10C GPU)]] <br/>[[Apple M3 Pro (14C GPU)]] <br/>[[Apple M3 Pro (18C GPU)]] <br/>[[Apple M3 Max (30C GPU)]]
| graphics = [[Apple M3]] 10-core GPU<br>[[Apple M3 Pro]] 14-core or 18-core GPU<br>[[Apple M3 Max]] 30-core or 40-core GPU
| sound =
| sound = High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
| input =
| input =  
| controllers =  
| controllers =  
| touchpad =  
| touchpad = Force Touch trackpad
| connectivity = '''[[WiFi|WiFi version]]''': 6E <br/>'''[[Bluetooth|Bluetooth version]]''': 5.3 <br/>'''[[USB Type-A|USB type-A]]''': 0 <br/>'''[[USB-C]]''': 2 or 3 <br/>'''[[Thunderbolt 3]]''': 2 or 3 <br/>'''[[Thunderbolt 4]]''': 0 <br/>'''[[HDMI]]''': 1 <br/>'''[[DisplayPort]]''': 0 <br/>'''[[USB4]]''': Yes <br/>'''[[Ethernet]]''': No <br/>'''[[USB-C|USB-C charging]]''': Yes
| connectivity = Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)<br>Bluetooth 5.3<br>2 x [[USB]] 4.0 (40 Gbps)<br>3 x [[Thunderbolt]] 4 (40 Gbps)<br>1 x [[HDMI]] 2.1<br>1 x [[MagSafe]] 3
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| battery = 69.6 or 72.4 Wh
| battery = 70 Wh or 72.6 Wh lithium-polymer
| weight = {{convert|3.4|lbs|g}}, {{convert|3.5|lbs|g}} or {{convert|3.6|lbs|g}}
| weight =  
| weight of power brick =  
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| number pad = No
| number pad =  
| backlit keyboard = Yes
| chassis = '''Color''': Silver, Space Black<br>'''Materials''': 100% recycled aluminum
| keyboard lighting color = White
| keyboard lighting color = Backlit Magic Keyboard
| fingerprint reader = Yes
| fingerprint reader = Yes (Touch ID)
| facial recognition = No
| facial recognition = No
| special features =  
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| topgame =  
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| compatibility =  
| compatibility =  
| predecessor =  
| predecessor = [[MacBook Pro 14 (2021)]]
| successor =  
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| related =  
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| website = [https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/ Apple]
| website = [https://support.apple.com/en-us/117735 Apple]
}}The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is a laptop.
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== Reviews ==
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The '''MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)''' is a high-performance laptop from [[Apple]], featuring the new [[Apple M3]] series of chips. It is available in various configurations, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, each offering different levels of performance and capabilities. The MacBook Pro 14 is designed for professionals and power users who require a portable yet powerful computing solution.
 
== Primary Hardware ==
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=== [[Central Processing Unit (CPU)|Processor]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following processors<ref name="specs">{{cite web |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/117735 |title=MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) Specifications |publisher=Apple |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>:
* [[Apple M3]]: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.
* [[Apple M3 Pro]]: 11-core CPU with 5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, or 12-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores.
* [[Apple M3 Max]]: 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, configurable to 16-core CPU.
 
The M3 chip benefits from the new 3 nm manufacturing process, offering around 20% performance improvement over the M2 in both single-core and multi-core scenarios. However, it is still outperformed by the M2 Pro in multi-core and GPU benchmarks.<ref name="notebookcheck1">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-M3-Review-The-base-model-now-comes-without-a-Pro-SoC.765661.0.html |title=Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Review |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref> The M3 Pro's performance cores can reach up to 4.056 GHz, and the efficiency cores can reach up to 2.748 GHz. The smaller 11-core model uses ~23-24 watts under maximum load. During multi-core tests, the 'small' M3 Pro performed well, coming between the old M2 Pro with 10 cores and the M2 Pro with 12 cores.<ref name="notebookcheck2">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-M3-Pro-review-Improved-runtimes-and-better-performance.779538.0.html |title=Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Pro Review |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref> The M3 Max offers significantly improved CPU performance, with a 63% increase in multi-core performance compared to the M2 Max. It outperforms competitors like the Intel Core i9-13900H and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS in multi-core tests.<ref name="notebookcheck3">{{cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-M3-Max-Review-The-fastest-CPU-in-a-14-inch-laptop.770867.0.html |title=Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Max Review |publisher=Notebookcheck |accessdate=2023-10-19}}</ref>
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*Cinebench R23:
** M3: 10454 (multi-core), 1904 (single-core)
** M3 Pro 11-core: 13315 (multi-core), 1942 (single-core)
** M3 Max: 24024 (multi-core), 1968 (single-core)
*Geekbench 6.2:
** M3: 11966 (multi-core), 3099 (single-core)
** M3 Pro 11-core: 14412 (multi-core), 3113 (single-core)
** M3 Max: 21264 (multi-core), 3157 (single-core)
 
=== [[Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)|Graphics]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) comes with the following GPU configurations<ref name="specs" />:
* [[Apple M3]]: 10-core GPU
* [[Apple M3 Pro]]: 14-core or 18-core GPU
* [[Apple M3 Max]]: 30-core or 40-core GPU
 
The M3 GPU shows a 10-20% performance improvement over the M2 GPU but does not match the performance of the 16-core GPUs in the M2 Pro and M2 Max. The M3 Pro GPU came pretty much right in between the two versions of the M2 Pro during 3DMark WildLife Extreme Unlimited. The M3 Max GPU offers significantly higher performance, making it competitive with Nvidia's RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
** M3: 8302 points
** M3 Pro 14-core: 12094 points
** M3 Max: 31403 points
*Geekbench 6.2 GPU Metal:
** M3: 47494 points
** M3 Pro 14-core: 68043 points
** M3 Max: 155752 points
 
=== [[Random Access Memory (RAM)|Memory]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) supports the following memory configurations<ref name="specs" />:
* [[Apple M3]]: 8GB or 16GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB or 24GB
* [[Apple M3 Pro]]: 18GB unified memory, configurable to 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB
* [[Apple M3 Max]]: 36GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB
 
The memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded by the user.
 
=== [[Storage]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following storage options<ref name="specs" />:
* [[Apple M3]]: 512GB or 1TB SSD, configurable to 1TB or 2TB
* [[Apple M3 Pro]]: 512GB SSD, configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB; 8TB (M3 Max only)
* [[Apple M3 Max]]: 1TB SSD, configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB
 
The SSD performance varies between models. The base model with the M3 SoC uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, resulting in transfer rates up to 3 GB/s. The M3 Pro and M3 Max models use a faster PCIe 4.0 interface, with transfer rates up to 6 GB/s for read and 4.5 GB/s for write.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5GB:
** M3: 2876.6 MB/s (read), 3036.1 MB/s (write)
** M3 Pro: 4756.4 MB/s (read), 4198.7 MB/s (write)
** M3 Max: 5294.2 MB/s (read), 6699 MB/s (write)
 
=== Co-processors ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) includes the following co-processors<ref name="specs" />:
* 16-core Neural Engine
* Media Engine: Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Video encode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, AV1 decode
 
== Input Devices ==
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=== [[Keyboard]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 features a backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement. It also includes Touch ID and an ambient light sensor.<ref name="specs" />
 
The keyboard offers a comfortable and precise typing experience despite the shallow travel. The key strokes could be quieter, and the arrow keys are very small. The keyboard illumination is superior to many Windows laptops.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
=== [[Touchpad]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities. It enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.<ref name="specs" />
 
The touchpad is excellent, offering a consistent clicking experience anywhere you touch. macOS provides plenty of customization options.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
=== [[Webcam]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor and computational video.<ref name="specs" />
 
The image quality is good but not comparable to front cameras on iPads. Face ID or Center Stage are not available.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
=== [[Microphone]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 includes a studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.<ref name="specs" />
 
== Output Devices ==
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=== [[Display]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 features a 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display with a native resolution of 3024-by-1964 at 254 pixels per inch. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and fixed refresh rates of 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60.00Hz. It offers a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, XDR brightness of 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), and SDR brightness of 600 nits. The display covers 99.2% of the P3 color gamut and supports True Tone technology.<ref name="specs" />
 
The display offers excellent picture quality with high refresh rate and extremely high contrast ratio. The maximum SDR brightness is increased to 631 nits, and HDR brightness can reach up to 1676 nits. The panel covers 99.2% of the P3 color gamut.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*Maximum SDR brightness: 631 nits
*Maximum HDR brightness: 1676 nits
*ΔE Color: 2.9
*ΔE Greyscale: 3.6
*99.2% Display P3 coverage
 
=== [[Audio]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.<ref name="specs" />
 
The sound system is powerful and loud, making external speakers unnecessary. The sound quality is excellent, with balanced mids and highs.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
== Connectivity ==
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=== [[WiFi]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3.<ref name="specs" />
 
The Wi-Fi performance is very good, with no limitations or reception issues. However, there are some fluctuations in transfer rates.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*iperf3 transmit AXE11000: 1605 MBit/s
*iperf3 receive AXE11000: 1700 MBit/s
 
=== [[SD Card Reader]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 includes an SDXC card slot.<ref name="specs" />
 
The SDXC card reader is very fast, with up to 230 MB/s read speed and 146 MB/s when copying image files.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks''':
*Maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB): 230.6 MB/s
*Average JPG Copy Test: 146.9 MB/s
 
=== [[USB]] ===
The MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with the following USB ports<ref name="specs" />:
* 2 x USB 4.0 (40 Gbps)
* 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)
 
The base model lacks Thunderbolt 4 support and the USB-C port on the right side. The two USB-C ports on the left support USB 4 but only Thunderbolt 3.<ref name="notebookcheck1" />
 
=== Display Outputs ===
The MacBook Pro 14 includes the following display outputs<ref name="specs" />:
* 1 x HDMI 2.1
* 3 x DisplayPort (via Thunderbolt 4)
 
The HDMI output supports up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz. The M3 Max model can drive up to four external displays simultaneously.<ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
== Case ==
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The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is available in two finishes: Silver and Space Black. The chassis is made from 100% recycled aluminum, providing a premium and sturdy feel. The display hinges are good, but the maximum opening angle could be larger. The Space Black model is better at hiding fingerprints compared to the Midnight color.<ref name="specs" /><ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
The chassis quality is excellent, feeling premium and sturdy. The hard front edge can be uncomfortable during long use.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
== Maintenance ==
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The bottom panel of the MacBook Pro 14 is secured by Pentalobe screws and small metal hooks, requiring some force to remove. Only the fan can be cleaned by the user. All other components are soldered and cannot be upgraded. The battery is glued but can be replaced if necessary.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
== Cooling System ==
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The MacBook Pro 14 features a single fan cooling solution for the M3 model and a dual-fan cooling solution for the M3 Pro and M3 Max models.<ref name="specs" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
=== Heat ===
The chassis stays cool during light workloads. Under load, the left side gets warmer, but temperatures are still manageable. The SoC hovers around 101-102 °C during stress tests.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
Inside the MacBook Pro 14 can get quite hot, as the M3 Pro and M3 Max regularly reach temperatures over 100 °C under periods of load. Apple has its surface temperatures well under control, and even during stress tests, the laptop remains comfortable to use. The left side of the keyboard area tends to get warmer, but it does not affect usability significantly.<ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks:'''
* M3:
** Maximum upper side: ~42 °C
** Maximum bottom: ~40 °C
** Idle upper side: ~30 °C
** Idle bottom: ~28 °C
* M3 Pro:
** Maximum upper side: ~44 °C
** Maximum bottom: ~42 °C
** Idle upper side: ~32 °C
** Idle bottom: ~30 °C
* M3 Max:
** Maximum upper side: ~46 °C
** Maximum bottom: ~44 °C
** Idle upper side: ~34 °C
** Idle bottom: ~32 °C
 
=== Noise ===
The MacBook Pro 14 is generally quiet during light to medium workloads. The fan is usually off during these tasks, making the laptop silent. Under load, the fan can get very loud, especially in the M3 Max model, reaching up to 53.8 dB(A) in High Performance mode. Some coil whine was noticed during GPU benchmarks.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks:'''
* M3:
** Load: ~48.5 dB(A)
* M3 Pro:
** Idle: ~25.1 dB(A) (min), ~25.6 dB(A) (max)
** Load: ~49.4 dB(A) (max)
* M3 Max:
** Idle: ~25.1 dB(A) (min), ~25.6 dB(A) (max)
** Load: ~53.8 dB(A) (max)
 
== Energy Management ==
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=== Power Consumption ===
The MacBook Pro 14 ships with either a 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter, depending on the configuration.<ref name="specs" />
 
The power consumption is lower than the M2 Pro, with a maximum of 67 Watts during stress tests for the M3 model. The M3 Pro and M3 Max models consume more power, with the M3 Max reaching up to 101 Watts under load. The included power adapters are sufficient to cover the consumption under load without draining the battery.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks:'''
* M3:
** Maximum: 67 Watts
* M3 Pro:
** Maximum: 76 Watts
* M3 Max:
** Maximum: 101 Watts
 
=== Battery Life ===
The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a 70 Wh or 72.6 Wh lithium-polymer battery, depending on the configuration.<ref name="specs" />
 
The battery life is excellent, with up to 15 hours and 51 minutes in the Wi-Fi test at 150 nits for the M3 model. The M3 Pro model offers even longer runtimes, with up to 16.5 hours in the Wi-Fi test. The M3 Max model also provides impressive battery life, with up to 18 hours of video playback and more than 15 hours of Wi-Fi usage at 150 nits. The battery recharges to 80% in just over 50 minutes.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
'''Benchmarks:'''
* M3:
** WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 15h 51min
** Load (maximum brightness): 1h 38min
* M3 Pro:
** WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 16h 19min
** Load (maximum brightness): 1h 17min
* M3 Max:
** WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 15h 51min
** Load (maximum brightness): 1h 38min
 
== Biometrics ==
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The MacBook Pro 14 features Touch ID for fingerprint recognition.<ref name="specs" />
 
== [[Software]] ==
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The MacBook Pro 14 ships with macOS Sonoma and includes a variety of preinstalled software.<ref name="specs" />
 
=== Preinstalled Software ===
The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a suite of preinstalled software, including:
* App Store
* Books
* Calendar
* Contacts
* FaceTime
* Find My
* Freeform
* GarageBand
* Home
* iMovie
* Keynote
* Mail
* Maps
* Messages
* Music
* News
* Notes
* Numbers
* Pages
* Photo Booth
* Photos
* Podcasts
* Preview
* QuickTime Player
* Reminders
* Safari
* Shortcuts
* Siri
* Stocks
* Time Machine
* TV
* Voice Memos
* Weather
 
== Accessories & Warranty ==
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The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable and a 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter, depending on the configuration.<ref name="specs" />
 
Apple offers a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.<ref name="specs" />
 
== Reviews Summary ==
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=== Overall Sentiment ===
The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and display. The M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips offer significant improvements over previous models, making the laptop suitable for a wide range of professional and creative tasks. The primary drawbacks include the high price, especially with RAM and SSD upgrades, and the lack of maintenance options.<ref name="notebookcheck1" /><ref name="notebookcheck2" /><ref name="notebookcheck3" />
 
=== Problems Summary ===
* High price, especially with RAM and SSD upgrades.
* Lack of maintenance options.
* Thermal throttling under sustained loads (M3 Max).
* Limited connectivity on the base model (M3).
* No Face ID or Center Stage for the webcam.
* Small arrow keys on the keyboard.
 
== Community Reception ==
=== Overall Sentiment ===
=== Problems Summary ===


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MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
ManufacturerApple
Product familyMacBook Pro
Release dateOctober 2023;
2 years ago (2023-10)
Introductory priceUSD 1999 to 3499
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemmacOS Sonoma
CPUApple M3
Apple M3 Pro
Apple M3 Max
Memory8GB, 16GB, 18GB, 24GB, 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, 128GB unified memory
Storage512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB SSD
Removable storageSDXC card slot
DisplayScreen size: 14.2 inch
Panel type: Mini-LED
Coating: Glossy
Resolution: 3024 x 1964
PPI: 254
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Refresh rate: 120 Hz (ProMotion)
Brightness: 600 nits (SDR), 1000 nits (XDR), 1600 nits (HDR)
Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1
P3: 99.2 %
VRR: ProMotion
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsApple M3 10-core GPU
Apple M3 Pro 14-core or 18-core GPU
Apple M3 Max 30-core or 40-core GPU
SoundHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Camera1080p FaceTime HD camera
TouchpadForce Touch trackpad
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.3
2 x USB 4.0 (40 Gbps)
3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x MagSafe 3
Power70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter
Battery70 Wh or 72.6 Wh lithium-polymer
KeyboardBacklit Magic Keyboard
ChassisColor: Silver, Space Black
Materials: 100% recycled aluminum
Fingerprint readerYes (Touch ID)
Facial recognitionNo
PredecessorMacBook Pro 14 (2021)
WebsiteApple

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The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is a high-performance laptop from Apple, featuring the new Apple M3 series of chips. It is available in various configurations, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, each offering different levels of performance and capabilities. The MacBook Pro 14 is designed for professionals and power users who require a portable yet powerful computing solution.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following processors[1]:

  • Apple M3: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.
  • Apple M3 Pro: 11-core CPU with 5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, or 12-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores.
  • Apple M3 Max: 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, configurable to 16-core CPU.

The M3 chip benefits from the new 3 nm manufacturing process, offering around 20% performance improvement over the M2 in both single-core and multi-core scenarios. However, it is still outperformed by the M2 Pro in multi-core and GPU benchmarks.[2] The M3 Pro's performance cores can reach up to 4.056 GHz, and the efficiency cores can reach up to 2.748 GHz. The smaller 11-core model uses ~23-24 watts under maximum load. During multi-core tests, the 'small' M3 Pro performed well, coming between the old M2 Pro with 10 cores and the M2 Pro with 12 cores.[3] The M3 Max offers significantly improved CPU performance, with a 63% increase in multi-core performance compared to the M2 Max. It outperforms competitors like the Intel Core i9-13900H and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS in multi-core tests.[4]

Benchmarks:

  • Cinebench R23:
    • M3: 10454 (multi-core), 1904 (single-core)
    • M3 Pro 11-core: 13315 (multi-core), 1942 (single-core)
    • M3 Max: 24024 (multi-core), 1968 (single-core)
  • Geekbench 6.2:
    • M3: 11966 (multi-core), 3099 (single-core)
    • M3 Pro 11-core: 14412 (multi-core), 3113 (single-core)
    • M3 Max: 21264 (multi-core), 3157 (single-core)

Graphics

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) comes with the following GPU configurations[1]:

The M3 GPU shows a 10-20% performance improvement over the M2 GPU but does not match the performance of the 16-core GPUs in the M2 Pro and M2 Max. The M3 Pro GPU came pretty much right in between the two versions of the M2 Pro during 3DMark WildLife Extreme Unlimited. The M3 Max GPU offers significantly higher performance, making it competitive with Nvidia's RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited:
    • M3: 8302 points
    • M3 Pro 14-core: 12094 points
    • M3 Max: 31403 points
  • Geekbench 6.2 GPU Metal:
    • M3: 47494 points
    • M3 Pro 14-core: 68043 points
    • M3 Max: 155752 points

Memory

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) supports the following memory configurations[1]:

  • Apple M3: 8GB or 16GB unified memory, configurable to 16GB or 24GB
  • Apple M3 Pro: 18GB unified memory, configurable to 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB
  • Apple M3 Max: 36GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB, 64GB, 96GB, or 128GB

The memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded by the user.

Storage

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) can be configured with the following storage options[1]:

  • Apple M3: 512GB or 1TB SSD, configurable to 1TB or 2TB
  • Apple M3 Pro: 512GB SSD, configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB; 8TB (M3 Max only)
  • Apple M3 Max: 1TB SSD, configurable to 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB

The SSD performance varies between models. The base model with the M3 SoC uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, resulting in transfer rates up to 3 GB/s. The M3 Pro and M3 Max models use a faster PCIe 4.0 interface, with transfer rates up to 6 GB/s for read and 4.5 GB/s for write.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5GB:
    • M3: 2876.6 MB/s (read), 3036.1 MB/s (write)
    • M3 Pro: 4756.4 MB/s (read), 4198.7 MB/s (write)
    • M3 Max: 5294.2 MB/s (read), 6699 MB/s (write)

Co-processors

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) includes the following co-processors[1]:

  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • Media Engine: Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Video encode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, AV1 decode

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The MacBook Pro 14 features a backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement. It also includes Touch ID and an ambient light sensor.[1]

The keyboard offers a comfortable and precise typing experience despite the shallow travel. The key strokes could be quieter, and the arrow keys are very small. The keyboard illumination is superior to many Windows laptops.[2][4]

Touchpad

The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities. It enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures.[1]

The touchpad is excellent, offering a consistent clicking experience anywhere you touch. macOS provides plenty of customization options.[2][4]

Webcam

The MacBook Pro 14 features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with an advanced image signal processor and computational video.[1]

The image quality is good but not comparable to front cameras on iPads. Face ID or Center Stage are not available.[2][4]

Microphone

The MacBook Pro 14 includes a studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.[1]

Output Devices

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Display

The MacBook Pro 14 features a 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display with a native resolution of 3024-by-1964 at 254 pixels per inch. The display supports ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and fixed refresh rates of 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60.00Hz. It offers a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, XDR brightness of 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), and SDR brightness of 600 nits. The display covers 99.2% of the P3 color gamut and supports True Tone technology.[1]

The display offers excellent picture quality with high refresh rate and extremely high contrast ratio. The maximum SDR brightness is increased to 631 nits, and HDR brightness can reach up to 1676 nits. The panel covers 99.2% of the P3 color gamut.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum SDR brightness: 631 nits
  • Maximum HDR brightness: 1676 nits
  • ΔE Color: 2.9
  • ΔE Greyscale: 3.6
  • 99.2% Display P3 coverage

Audio

The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.[1]

The sound system is powerful and loud, making external speakers unnecessary. The sound quality is excellent, with balanced mids and highs.[2][3][4]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3.[1]

The Wi-Fi performance is very good, with no limitations or reception issues. However, there are some fluctuations in transfer rates.[2][4]

Benchmarks:

  • iperf3 transmit AXE11000: 1605 MBit/s
  • iperf3 receive AXE11000: 1700 MBit/s

SD Card Reader

The MacBook Pro 14 includes an SDXC card slot.[1]

The SDXC card reader is very fast, with up to 230 MB/s read speed and 146 MB/s when copying image files.[2][4]

Benchmarks:

  • Maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB): 230.6 MB/s
  • Average JPG Copy Test: 146.9 MB/s

USB

The MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:

  • 2 x USB 4.0 (40 Gbps)
  • 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)

The base model lacks Thunderbolt 4 support and the USB-C port on the right side. The two USB-C ports on the left support USB 4 but only Thunderbolt 3.[2]

Display Outputs

The MacBook Pro 14 includes the following display outputs[1]:

  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
  • 3 x DisplayPort (via Thunderbolt 4)

The HDMI output supports up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz. The M3 Max model can drive up to four external displays simultaneously.[4]

Case

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The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is available in two finishes: Silver and Space Black. The chassis is made from 100% recycled aluminum, providing a premium and sturdy feel. The display hinges are good, but the maximum opening angle could be larger. The Space Black model is better at hiding fingerprints compared to the Midnight color.[1][2][4]

The chassis quality is excellent, feeling premium and sturdy. The hard front edge can be uncomfortable during long use.[2][4]

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the MacBook Pro 14 is secured by Pentalobe screws and small metal hooks, requiring some force to remove. Only the fan can be cleaned by the user. All other components are soldered and cannot be upgraded. The battery is glued but can be replaced if necessary.[2][4]

Cooling System

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The MacBook Pro 14 features a single fan cooling solution for the M3 model and a dual-fan cooling solution for the M3 Pro and M3 Max models.[1][3][4]

Heat

The chassis stays cool during light workloads. Under load, the left side gets warmer, but temperatures are still manageable. The SoC hovers around 101-102 °C during stress tests.[2][3][4]

Inside the MacBook Pro 14 can get quite hot, as the M3 Pro and M3 Max regularly reach temperatures over 100 °C under periods of load. Apple has its surface temperatures well under control, and even during stress tests, the laptop remains comfortable to use. The left side of the keyboard area tends to get warmer, but it does not affect usability significantly.[3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • M3:
    • Maximum upper side: ~42 °C
    • Maximum bottom: ~40 °C
    • Idle upper side: ~30 °C
    • Idle bottom: ~28 °C
  • M3 Pro:
    • Maximum upper side: ~44 °C
    • Maximum bottom: ~42 °C
    • Idle upper side: ~32 °C
    • Idle bottom: ~30 °C
  • M3 Max:
    • Maximum upper side: ~46 °C
    • Maximum bottom: ~44 °C
    • Idle upper side: ~34 °C
    • Idle bottom: ~32 °C

Noise

The MacBook Pro 14 is generally quiet during light to medium workloads. The fan is usually off during these tasks, making the laptop silent. Under load, the fan can get very loud, especially in the M3 Max model, reaching up to 53.8 dB(A) in High Performance mode. Some coil whine was noticed during GPU benchmarks.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • M3:
    • Load: ~48.5 dB(A)
  • M3 Pro:
    • Idle: ~25.1 dB(A) (min), ~25.6 dB(A) (max)
    • Load: ~49.4 dB(A) (max)
  • M3 Max:
    • Idle: ~25.1 dB(A) (min), ~25.6 dB(A) (max)
    • Load: ~53.8 dB(A) (max)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The MacBook Pro 14 ships with either a 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter, depending on the configuration.[1]

The power consumption is lower than the M2 Pro, with a maximum of 67 Watts during stress tests for the M3 model. The M3 Pro and M3 Max models consume more power, with the M3 Max reaching up to 101 Watts under load. The included power adapters are sufficient to cover the consumption under load without draining the battery.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • M3:
    • Maximum: 67 Watts
  • M3 Pro:
    • Maximum: 76 Watts
  • M3 Max:
    • Maximum: 101 Watts

Battery Life

The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a 70 Wh or 72.6 Wh lithium-polymer battery, depending on the configuration.[1]

The battery life is excellent, with up to 15 hours and 51 minutes in the Wi-Fi test at 150 nits for the M3 model. The M3 Pro model offers even longer runtimes, with up to 16.5 hours in the Wi-Fi test. The M3 Max model also provides impressive battery life, with up to 18 hours of video playback and more than 15 hours of Wi-Fi usage at 150 nits. The battery recharges to 80% in just over 50 minutes.[2][3][4]

Benchmarks:

  • M3:
    • WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 15h 51min
    • Load (maximum brightness): 1h 38min
  • M3 Pro:
    • WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 16h 19min
    • Load (maximum brightness): 1h 17min
  • M3 Max:
    • WiFi Websurfing (150 nits): 15h 51min
    • Load (maximum brightness): 1h 38min

Biometrics

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The MacBook Pro 14 features Touch ID for fingerprint recognition.[1]

Software

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The MacBook Pro 14 ships with macOS Sonoma and includes a variety of preinstalled software.[1]

Preinstalled Software

The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a suite of preinstalled software, including:

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Siri
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Weather

Accessories & Warranty

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The MacBook Pro 14 comes with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable and a 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter, depending on the configuration.[1]

Apple offers a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.[1]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and display. The M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips offer significant improvements over previous models, making the laptop suitable for a wide range of professional and creative tasks. The primary drawbacks include the high price, especially with RAM and SSD upgrades, and the lack of maintenance options.[2][3][4]

Problems Summary

  • High price, especially with RAM and SSD upgrades.
  • Lack of maintenance options.
  • Thermal throttling under sustained loads (M3 Max).
  • Limited connectivity on the base model (M3).
  • No Face ID or Center Stage for the webcam.
  • Small arrow keys on the keyboard.

Community Reception

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Problems Summary

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References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 "MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 "Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 "Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Pro Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 "Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) M3 Max Review". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
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