Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Type: Retina Display
- Screen Size: 14.2 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3024 x 1964 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Apple M3 Max (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 36 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Apple M3 Max 30-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI, 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Life (up to): 18 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MRX83LL/A
- Product Name: MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Max chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 36GB Memory - 30-core GPU - 1TB SSD
- Color: Silver
- Year of Release: 2023
- Display
- Screen Type: Retina Display
- Screen Size: 14.2 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3024 x 1964 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M3 Max (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Apple M3 Max
- Number of CPU Cores: 14-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 36 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Apple
- Graphics: Apple M3 Max 30-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: macOS Sonoma 14 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI, 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 3
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Power
- Battery Life (up to): 18 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Cells: 6-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Media Card Reader: true (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Media Card Slot: Secure Digital
- Mac Features: Siri, Touch ID sensor
- Casing Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.61 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 12.31 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.71 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 3.6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Limited
- Other
- UPC: 195949000089
The 14-inch MacBook Pro blasts forward with M3 Pro and M3 Max, radically advanced chips that drive even greater performance for more demanding workflows. With industry-leading battery life—up to 18 hours—and a beautiful Liquid Retina XDR display, it’s a pro laptop without equal. Now in a new color: Space Black.
Whats Included
- 14-inch MacBook Pro
- 96W USB-C Power Adapter
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
Disclaimers
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Battery life for Apple TV app movie playback. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
- ²1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- ³The display on the 14-inch MacBook Pro has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 14.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
- ⁴Apps are available on the App Store.
- ⁵Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- ⁶Requires iCloud and internet connection.
- ⁷Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on Mac with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as part of macOS Sequoia this fall.
Q: Is this laptop a good choice for go pro video editing?
A: The M3 Max 14” is an amazing laptop for video editing, color grading, graphic design, VFX, and many other creative tasks. DaVinci Resolve in particular works great with this laptop processor, with very smooth timeline playback and scrubbing. Depending on how intense of video editing you are planning to do, this laptop may be overpowered for what you need, though, and if you are looking to save money, you could go with the M3 Pro chip/16 GB of ram. However, I wouldn’t go with any lower specs than that for serious video editing.
Q: Does Excel for the MacBook Pr OS support VBA macros like a PC?
A: Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac shows a VBA editor for Excel. I know there are some differences in what is supported, but I don't know details.
A: Open Box means that it was purchased by a customer and returned.
A: Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI -or- Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI
Q: Did anyone use logic pro x on this MacBook pro yet? Do they install it on your MacBook pro?
A: I installed it, but used the apple migration assistant. That was the best way--just copied my old machine to the new one. I would say 90% of my plugins and preferences came through fine. A few had to be manually installed. This was the least painful way to do it then from setting it up from scratch. I'm doing that now on another machine and copying all my plugins, patches, preferences from the other machine (and then testing them) is a royal PITA.
Q: I am looking to do AI work. Which MacBook should I be looking at
A: The MacBook Pro M3 is perfect
Q: Can I choose that this laptop has Spanish keyboard? Thanks
A: Yes, but you have to order it from Apple.com
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Customers love the MacBook Pro 14" for its exceptional performance and impressive battery life, frequently praising its compact size and vibrant display. While some users noted fan noise and heat generation under heavy workloads, many highlighted the powerful M3 Max chip and ample RAM as significant advantages. The sleek design and color options also received positive feedback.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Power Hungry BEAST of a machine
Bought this as the only true upgrade from my M1 Pro for Logic music production. Before settling on the Max, also tried two M3 Pro variations and one M2 Pro. Those were great, but just a sideways step in performance from the M1 Pro. Also, M3 Max is the only 14" stock config at BestBuy with 36gb ram. Pluses: +decent battery life for light tasks +exceptional performance +easy to clean the smudges (space black) +no fan noise during everyday tasks +great screen and speakers Minuses: -battery drains quickly when pushed, and noticeably worse than M3 Pro/M2 Pro overall -Will get warm, but not hot -theoretically better in some workflows but hard to notice the difference -unclear value for money -a smidge heavier than the other M3 14" pros Overall, this is a great machine, but so are the other 14" Macbook Pros. I'm not convinced there is value since even this entry level max is hundreds of dollars above the others, but luckily BestBuy offered an awesome deal when stacking the rewards on top of it--making this purchase just a touch less painful.
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Posted by Smann
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Black beauty m3 MAX chip is WORTH IT
Excellent quality for an open box and FASTEST MacBook Pro that i have had to date. I traded my old -which wasn’t old - for this bad boy, it was a 16 gb m2 13 inch so i for sure upgraded and hope to have this beaut for a few years to come. I say a few years because its apple we are talking about and things become old after the next release,,, Oh and the black is literally gorgeous i had space grey before this and many are saying its a darker space grey and I disagree its a black beauty and I’m in love. I also took the plunge and about a studio display open box, also in love, get the regular glass nano is a waste unless you are going to compute outside, the regular glass’s resolution is pristine nano will not give its full potential, also get a computer riser before spending 500 more for the height adjust, silly. That is all folks!!!!
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Posted by ArielC
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
M3 Pro or M3 Max?
I spent a long time deciding between the Pro and Max chip. In the end I went with the M3 Max chip. I didn't like the heat or Fan noise in the M3 Max chip, but you get basically double the performance and if you use the computer in Low power mode -- no fan noise or heat and it is still faster that than the Pro Chip. So for an open box M3 Max chip, it's $400-500 more and you also get twice the memory. So far I'm very happy with my purchase. I couldn't even run blender on my 2019 Intel MacBook.
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Posted by LBMAX