Apple is already releasing two new MacBook Pro 14 and 16″: with Apple silicon M3 chip

During its event last night, Apple revealeda new laptop. This is the MacBook Pro M3. More precisely, the MacBook Pro 14 and 16″ that we know, and which until yesterday could integrate Apple silicon M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, are moving to the new generation of in-house processors.

Thus, like the new iMac which now comes equipped with the M3 SoC, the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros on sale now benefit from the power of the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Pro Max SoCs. Here is more precisely what they have in their stomachs. Below, find the pricing and availability information for these new machines.

Notable features of the new MacBook Pro 14 and 16″ M3

The 14 and 16″ MacBook Pros underwent a refresh at the start of 2022 with the transition from the first to the second generation of Apple silicon chips. Surprisingly, here they are updated again in less than 12 months. Here are the points to remember about them:

• SoC :Apple silicon M3 for 14″ only (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU) or M3 Max (14-core CPU, 30-core GPU)
• Screen size:14.2″ or 16.2″
• Basic storage and storage options:512 GB base, 1 TB and 2 TB optional with M3 chip, up to 8 TB with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips
• Basic RAM and options:8 GB base, 16 GB and 24 GB options with M3 chip, up to 128 GB with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips
• Finishes:Space Black (M3 Pro and M3 Max exclusive), Space Gray (M3 only) and Silver
• Design :no change from the previous version. There is no Touch Bar
• Connections:Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, two or three Thunderbolt 4 ports, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, SDXC card reader and HDMI port
• Autonomy:up to 15 hours of web browsing with the M3 chip, 3 hours more than with the Apple silicon M2 chip

MacBook Pro 14 and 16″: at what prices?

The old MacBook Pro 14 and 16″ with Apple silicon M2 chip (M2 Pro / M2 Max) started at €2,399 (14″, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) and €2,999 (16″, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD). Let's see if, like the iPhone this year, the new generation brings good news for the wallet with these configurations taken as an example:

MacBook 14″ :

• Apple M3 chip (8-core CPU and 10-core GPU), 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage: €1,999
• Apple M3 Pro chip (11-core CPU and 14-core GPU), 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage: €2,499
• Apple M3 Max chip (14-core CPU and 30-core GPU), 36 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage: €3,999

MacBook 16″ :

• Apple M3 Pro chip (12-core CPU and 18-core GPU), 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage: €2,999
• Apple M3 Max chip (14-core CPU and 30-core GPU), 36 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage: €4,249

Count on €230 more to double the storage and the amount of RAM.

When are the new MacBook PRO M3s coming out?

Here are the key dates for the release of this new iMac M3:

• October 31, 2023:opening of pre-orders
• November 7:first deliveries and first day of availability in store

So, who among you is ready to order?

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