MacBook Pro 14-Inch, M3 Max, Late 2023

The Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Max" 14-Core CPU/30-Core GPU 14-Inch (Late 2023) is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Max processor with fourteen cores (10 performance, 4 efficiency), a 30-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 36 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 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 "Space Black" (but not "Space Gray"), 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 12-18 hour life.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three 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 14" "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model offers a slightly brighter screen, a faster processor and GPU, and a new black color option.

The Late 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip (14-core CPU, 30-core GPU) was a powerhouse in a compact chassis. It introduced a new 'Space Black' color and featured a slightly brighter SDR mode on its already excellent Liquid Retina XDR display. The M3 Max processor delivered significant performance gains over the M2 Max, particularly in CPU-intensive tasks, thanks to its increased core count and higher clock speed. This model provided a remarkable balance of extreme performance suitable for demanding professional workflows and the portability of the 14-inch form factor. While packing this much power into a smaller frame could lead to more fan activity under sustained load compared to the 16-inch version, it remained a top-tier choice for professionals on the go.