Apple has introduced its latest MacBook Pro lineup featuring the powerful M3 Series chips, marking a significant leap in performance and innovation.
Apple MacBook Pro M3 Series Unveiled!
Apple had teased an exciting announcement for the end of October, and they delivered with the launch of their cutting-edge flagship chips, set to power both iMacs and MacBook Pro models.
Buyers are now presented with a choice between two exceptional display options: 14-inch and 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR displays, each paired with various versions of the M3 chips.
For instance, the 14-inch model provides the option of the base M3 chip, which includes an 8-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, 8GB of Unified Memory, and storage choices of 512GB or 1TB SSD, supporting 70W USB-C charging.
Opting for the M3 Pro offers an 11-core CPU, a 14-core GPU, 18GB of Unified Memory, and a 512GB SSD, also compatible with 70W USB-C charging. Furthermore, there’s a slightly upgraded M3 Pro version with a 12-core CPU, an 18-core GPU, 18GB of Unified Memory, and a larger 1TB SSD storage, supporting 96W USB-C charging.
For those seeking peak performance, the M3 Max variant boasts a 14-core CPU, a 30-core GPU, 36GB of Unified Memory, and a spacious 1TB SSD storage. The M3 Max also supports 96W USB-C Power Delivery.
In the case of the 16-inch variant, there’s no base M3 option, but it does accommodate M3 Pro and M3 Max versions.
For M3 Pro, you get a 12-core CPU, an 18-core GPU, and the choice of 18GB or 36GB of Unified Memory, with a single 512GB SSD option.
The M3 Max version steps up the game with a 14-core CPU, a 30-core GPU, 36GB of Unified Memory, and an ample 1TB SSD. If you’re looking for even more power, the stronger M3 Max offers higher core counts with a 16-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, 48GB of Unified Memory, and a 1TB SSD. All 16-inch variants come with a robust power draw at 140W USB-C.
Both the 14-inch and 16-inch models feature up to three Thunderbolt/USB4 ports (two for the base versions), HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 port. Additionally, they support the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad.
Price and Availability
Here is a table presenting the pricing details for the new MacBook Pro models:
| Model | Display Size | M3 Variant | Unified Memory | SSD Storage | Price (PHP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 14-inch Base M3 | 14-inch | Base | 8GB | 512GB | ₱104,990 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch Base M3 | 14-inch | Base | 8GB | 1TB | ₱116,990 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro | 14-inch | Pro | 18GB | 512GB | ₱129,990 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro | 14-inch | Pro | 18GB | 1TB | ₱153,990 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Max | 14-inch | Max | 36GB | 1TB | ₱201,990 |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro | 16-inch | Pro | 18GB | 512GB | ₱159,990 |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro | 16-inch | Pro | 36GB | 512GB | ₱183,990 |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max | 16-inch | Max | 36GB | 1TB | ₱219,990 |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max | 16-inch | Max | 48GB | 1TB | ₱249,990 |
Please note that memory configuration options are available at the Apple Store, which may result in prices exceeding PHP 400,000 for the highest-spec versions. For more details, you can refer to the new M3 MacBook Pro listing in the source link below. Keep in mind that there is no official statement regarding the release date in the Philippines at this time.
