14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro vs 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max
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| Feature |  14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro |  16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Processor | Apple M3 Pro | Apple M3 Max |
| GPU | Apple 14-core GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores |
| RAM | 18GB | 36GB / 48GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 1TB |
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General
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro, 2023) | MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Max, 2023) |
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Space Black, Silver |
Design
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm | 35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68 cm |
| Weight | 1.61 kg | 2.16 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz ProMotion | Up to 120Hz ProMotion |
| Brightness | 600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR | 600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR |
Performance
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Pro | Apple M3 Max |
| CPU | 11-core CPU (5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) | 14-core or 16-core CPU (configuration dependent) |
| GPU | Apple 14-core GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 18GB | 36GB / 48GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 72.4Wh lithium-polymer | 100Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable |
| Power Adapter | 70W USB-C Power Adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB-C | 3 × USB-C ports | 3 × USB-C ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) | Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | HDMI port | HDMI port |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card slot | SDXC card slot |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Cooling | Active cooling system | Active cooling system |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |
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