MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M3, Late 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M3" 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU 14-Inch (Late 2023) model is equipped with a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 processor with eight cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes standard with 8 GB of "unified" onboard RAM (or 16 GB from March 4, 2024) and a 512 GB or 1 TB onboard SSD. Both RAM and SSD could be customized with higher-end options at purchase but are not upgradable later.

Available in silver and a dark "Space Gray" (but not "Space Black"), this notebook features an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

It also has a high-resolution 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display and a battery with an estimated 15-22 hour life.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, this entry-level 14" "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model offers a larger screen, a faster processor, and more advanced connectivity, but removes the "Touch Bar" and has shorter battery life for some tasks.

The entry-level Late 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M3 chip created a new, more accessible tier for the Pro lineup. While it offered the same premium build quality and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display as its more powerful siblings, its positioning was somewhat confusing. Its performance was a solid step up from the M2, but with only two Thunderbolt ports and support for just one external display, its 'Pro' credentials were questioned, making it seem more like a successor to the 13-inch MacBook Pro than a true 14-inch Pro. However, it delivered incredible battery life, often exceeding 18 hours, and provided enough power for many users, serving as a compelling option for those who prioritized screen quality and battery over the port selection and multi-display support of the M3 Pro models.