M3 Pro MacBook Pro: 24 Hours Later. The HONEST Truth. 

I just updated from my 2015 Macbook Pro that took me through college and I LOVE it. This thing is a monster, albeit my last laptop lasted 8 years. We'll see what I can get out of this guy

I feel like if you take a shot of anything every time he said pro, you'd probably be dead at the end of the video. Wouldn't recommend for a drinking game.

For what Apple is charging for MacBook Pros none of them should start with 512GB of storage or 8GB of RAM.

I just bought the M2 pro this year. I think I'm good for the next 5 years.

Generally best to wait at least 3-5 years to upgrade. Going up 1-2 generations won't make much of a difference.

Just got this one yesterday for work and it’s a BEAST! Amazing laptop and very portable.

Upgraded from a base M2 Air to a 12 core 18gb ram, 1tb ssd 14" Pro. Its a step up for sure. but not a giant leap tbh. I havent really pushed it hard yet. But It does everything I've asked of it. Pls the new Space Black besides looking really nice; doesn't show fingerprints near as bad as the midnight Air. I'm happy with my purchase.

i still have the base model 13 inch 2020 intel macbook pro, do you think this will be a good time to upgrade?

Good analysis, thanks for that! Those are exactly my sentiments given that I too have been using a 16" M1 pro MBP.

I have the base model m1 macbook pro and am thinking about upgrading to the m3 pro macbook pro because I use FCP on the daily and my m1 is struggling with all my 4k footage. Would it be worth the jump?

Jimmy - keep on killin it, love your videos man! M1 Max right here and hopefully for another 5+ years!

I have a M1 Pro and the M3 Pro is not a noticeable difference at all. Like you I thought it was time but the color alone is a hard justification.

Thanks for your review. I have a question. Can MacBook Pro M1 Pro or M2 Pro Thunderbolt output 4k 120hz refresh rate signal to external monitor or TV which of course also support 4k 120hz?

pre release was eyeing M3 Pro as I want to have media power user capabilities (video/photo) and want option of 2nd external monitor, but unlikely to do much gaming or intense developer stuff. the M3 Pro ~2kish price range is about right for me and I would be coming back to Mac from using Intel for 2 generations of laptops. I like to optimize and usually tend to lean towards futureproofing my purchase decisions so in the past with what I'm seeing in this review and others about the M3 Pro being underwhelming part of the current lineup, I am one of those being lured/drawn/suckered into unnecessarily going for m3 Max. But I am being much more cautious than before as my computer/laptop usage is just so much lower than it was in the past, with so much now being doable on ipad/phone. Are there any suggestions if I am looking to come back for Apple silicon but kinda want the pro format (sd card and more monitors) - should i be waiting for MB Air or maybe buying an old M2 Pro which seems to be the sweet spot/something I should have done earlier this year?

I'm hesitating between the M3chip and the M3Pro chip. I think the M3 chip would fit my needs but I really like the Space Black color and it fits my budget. However, I notice at 1:26 some white lines linked to the use of the thunderbolts... Also, it has a 18hrs battery life, against a 22hrs one for the M3chip. What would you advise me to do? Thank you !!

Can you help me with your opinion ? I can buy an used M1 Max 16 inch(95% battery) or a M3 pro 14 inch new, both having the same price . What do you think is the best value ? ( general user)

I still have a intel 2014 15inch. But I held off buying a m chip because it doesn't have ray tracing support. But now it does. I'm still waiting for proper benchmarks that uses that feature that I care about.

People tend to get all hung up on the performance increase. But considering they redid the performance core to efficiency core ratio .... isn't it smarter to checkout the amount of battery life we're getting while having the same if not more power output. I think actual usage of a laptop is more nuanced than raw power. That is what desktops are for anyways, for obvious reasons.

Really like this format. Would love more of them in the future

Still rocking an M1 Pro entry level 14", it's still amazing for the vast majority of tasks. The only real thing that I'm missing, is the possibility for 2 external displays.

What is the best value if I come from a M1 16gb Mac Mini that is struggling with my video editing workflow? I don’t know if ai should get M3 Pro (base), M3 Pro (upgraded), M3 MAX (base) or M2 Pro refurbished

Watching this after I just upgraded from my 2013 MBP to the M3 Pro as a gift from my parents for Christmas 🙏🏼❤️

What would you recommend for someone with no Laptop at all, who wants to start webdesign and development as well as start editing videos and pictures. I would be just starting out learning these skills but would like to make money of it as soon as I’m good. Thank y’all for your advice!

Well, that's from your use case point of view. I have an office issued M1 Max for work purposes. But for light personal use I don't need all the horsepower. So I got the M3 Pro MBP Pro 14 with 18GB/512GB. I think of it as a luxury version the MBA (especially due to the much better screen).

Does the 12 core M3 Pro show a bigger difference?

Oh wait do you think Apple is going to wait until the release of the M4 to upgrade the MBA line up to the M3 chips?

I need a new macbook for coding l. Should I risk it with the m3 pro or keep it simple with the m2 pro?

Can you perform a Blender BMW benchmark test with the M3 Pro? (GPU - Metal RT: Enabled)

But what if this is going to be your first Mac book. M3 pro chip 1TB model. I plan on general use / DJing

If you trade in your M1 Pro you'll get over 1k trade in value, I did that option as I got my M1 Pro for under 2k and it took the M3 Max cost down to what the M3 pro would have been. In all If the M1 is still good for you then keep it, in my case I really needed more power/ ram for data science plus my battery on the M1 Pro was around 65% capacity and I was always using swap memory. My M1 Pro is still a very capable machine. I probably wouldn't have upgraded if my case was many different

What can be the nearest Windows Laptop which even provides more battery backup and decent gaming compared to Apple Macbook? Any suggestion? What is your view on Asus G14 6800S

I noticed you mentioned that there was a configure the M3 Max on Apple site and save $200 when you get half the storage. I am having a difficult time finding that option on their site. Can you please help me with this?

Received my 16 inch m3 pro yesterday. Very happy with it, probably won't upgrade again for a long time

If i DONT have a macbook, if I've been using an ipad pro since 2018, but i want a macbook to use for work while travel, writing mostly, HOWEVER I do a lot of 3D design and want to use Unity3D, some zbrush, photoshop, after effects, which model would you recommend? I would use these other programs sparingly on the macbook, not everyday. Everyday use would be writing softwares and maybe PS & after effects.

You do lose half the storage space when selecting the Max chip on the 14” MacBook Pro but you also get twice the memory included in that extra $1k

Where did you get this wallpaper from?

I ordered an M2pro a week before Apple announced the M3.. I still have a small window to return.. but do you think it's worth it to exchange the M2pro (32GB RAM 1TB HD) for an M3pro (36GB RAM 1TB HD)? Apple gave me a price protection refund because the M2pro was $400 more expensive NEW than the M3pro with the same upgrades. Edit: I do photo editing, a little video, and possibly in the future more heavy graphics type stuff.. but as of now, i don't necessarily need the new tech like ray tracing... etc..

QUESTION! I’m considering selling my trusty M1 Macbook Air with 16gb ram and getting 14” M3 Pro (either binned or unbinned). What do you think? Would that be a significant upgrade?

Thanks, very useful and succinct.

Confused between the 14 inch m3 pro, 512 gb, 18gb vs 36gb or the 16 inch m3 max 14c/30c,36 gb 1 tb ssd. My needs are 4k video editing, lightroom and photoshop. I want the max but if m3 pro is enough, I don't want to overspend. Please help me make the right decision.

what do you think of me upgrading from regular m1 2020 to M3 Pro ?

Which mic do you use?

I am using m1 mac, does it look like I can upgrade to m3pro mac?

So what i’m picking up is, if you spend more money, you’ll get a more powerful computer 🤯

My 14" M1 Pro battery is showing its age. Upgraded to the 16" M3 Pro, with a bigger screen, bigger battery, and more efficient chip. Not expecting a significant performance gap, but a larger screen and faster and more efficient chip appeals.

On the 14", I went with the 30 core gpu M3 Max. I preferred the ratio of performance to efficiency cores in this variant of the Max vs the M3 Pro chips. I don't strictly need that many GPU cores, but it will help me enjoy the small amount of gaming I'll do on the device. I'm also hoping it has better battery life than 16 core / 40 core gpu on the bigger Max.

The trick to avoid being upsold with apple is clearly identifying your use case. Make points on what is important for that use case to achieve its goals. Sort these points into roughly same sized groups by "doesn't work without", "nice to have", "no impact" (be honest with you, less is sometimes more). Get the model which checks all "doesn't work without"-boxes. With "nice to have" you get a little bit of wiggle room. Hints: don't look at the specs befor sorting your points into groups, add a price to "doesn't work without" and "nice to have", put the color into "no impact" and get at least 16gb ram whatever the use case. 9/10 times you will be surprised on what to get. Have fun trying :)

How would you spec your MBPro MAX?

I saw a great video earlier today from Fstoppers saying that even going from the M1 Pro to M3 Max isn’t worth the upgrade. A MacBook with Apple silicon likely won’t need an upgrade for 3-5 years IMHO.

0:37 M3 has 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports. TB4 spec supports 2x 4k displays. Yeah I know all these names are confusing.

Best review so far, and i've watched a lot of them

Im in a debate with myself because I bought a 16” mac m3 pro with 36 gb ram and 512 storage but I could get the m3 max 14” with 1 terabyte for the same price basically. Should i switch to the max while I have the chance? Idk that I would even use the extra power though.

I want to buy a new laptop now, never had a macbook, should i go for the 16 inch m2 pro or m3 pro??? Thanks guys, my budget is max 3k

What about upgrading from a base model M1 to an M3 Pro? Worth it?

I get stuck on the fact that M2 Pro's 16gb ram is 200gb/s and M3 Pro's 18gb ram is 150gb/s. Which is actually better in terms of ram?? Less information can travel at once with M3, .. but it can.. store more information to be used at any given time compared to M2.. am I understanding this correctly?

honest as always thank you for saving us from big hype, much appreciated

Will you notice a big difference coming from the MB 16in intel i7 w/ 16gb ram ?

Awesome Review, This was exactly I was looking for , Everyone else is just reviewing m3 max laptop which common people won’t buy

Good explanation of Apple Silicon's lineup.

Taking a shot everytime you say pro 😂. I think I'll be staying w my m1 pro 14. The gains just aren't worth price. 90% of my work is writing code and the other 10% is telling chatgpt to write code. If i did more graphic intensive work then maybe but even displays wise I'm only driving a pair of xreal airs via nebula triple monitor setup

Appreciate your opinion! I bought a M2 pro on the 22nd of October with an education discoun. It cost 2118€ (gift card of 150 € included). I have the possibility of returning it and buy the M3 or M3 pro. The M3 pro would cost 2358 €, so 240 € more. What do you think guys? I dont know if it's reasonable for the real upgrade based on the video

So to get this straight, you’re comparing performance based on someone else’s benchmarks that has not been validated? You can’t do a side by side but you’re just assuming? What a load of crap!

I’m glad I watched this. I have the M1 Pro and was considering going to the M3 Pro. 😅

How’s the MacBook Pro M3 pro real life battery performance? I’m considering between M3 Pro and M3 base model :)

Need this wallpaper, could you please provide it

I came from a 2019 dell XPS - just got the m3 pro 14 - 12cpu, 18gpu, 16n with 18gb ram and 1tb - open box - the person literally used it for TWO days. instead of $2648.90 (10.25% cali - LA county tax), i paid $580.42 less = $2,068.48 otd...its pretty fckn amazing BUT hot damn I miss my little windows laptop.

There's also a variant of the M3 Pro with 12 cores.

8gb ram enough for data analyst student? I need to run parallel to use powerbi 😅

Theres a lot more variables than you covered. Battery life. Efficiency. Heat dissipation. Longevity. M3 pro has good heat dissipation and battery life at a decent price point. Should be tempting for anyone.

So…. I literally just got an Apple refurbished M1 Pro (Pro chip). Gets delivered today and this video made me feel better for not going with the m2 or m3 base.

i needd a comparing with diferent colours and temps????

Should I buy refurbished M2 Max or new m3 pro for same price

They want to reserve room for performance improvement for next iteration

I love my M1 Pro 16" MBP, I think it's "worth" the upgrade when they do something to the hardware because with my current developer worklow this machine is more than enough

thank you!!

I’ve just ordered one…it will be my first macbook, i hope it won‘t disappoint me :)

Finally a guy who doesn’t say you have to buy the latest hardware

I’m upgrading from an M1 air, hoping I feel like I get my moneys worth

I wish Apple made a nice simple functional mouse.

Just upgrade the M3 Pro to the unbinned chip and you’ll get the performance you want, cheaper than the Max chip. This video is not very clear about which SOC you are using, not cool.

watching this on the new space black 14 in m3 pro cause idk it looks cool w

Thanks, I will be sticking with my M1 Pro, I had hopes and dreams but it’s just Apple being Apple.

So . . . the way I see it, "up selling" amounts to two choices: Take it or leave it. It's your response not their's.

the m3 pro does not have significant upgrades in performance, when it comes to multicore tasks. but the battery life is in another league compared to m2 pro.

After seeing space black, I think I would much rather have space gray since this new color is more of a blueish tint.

I'm watching this video on a M3 Pro 14" that just arrived today to replace my M1 Pro 14". I have some mixed feelings too ...

Who else is still havinng maccbok pro 2016 👀 for 7 years now

apple is a big fun of the decoy effect...

M1 is still more than enough for the vast majority of users. I still got the M1 MacBook Air and is still going strong!

Honestly, i dont know why apple keep doing this, they improve something and simultaneously downgrade something else...it's really frustrating...

Forget benchmarks that are probably not updated to run on M3. REAL WORLD application performance is much better on the M3 Pro, and already has been proven so here on RU-vid by several reviewers. TRUE, in a few tests, the M2 has the same or slightly faster performance, but overall, the M3 Pro has the edge. The more memory and storage you can put in it, the faster it will run, especially with lots of open apps and background processes. People upgrading from Intel or M1 or M1 Pro machines will see a difference. Personally, I don't see a point in an every year upgrade. Five years is more my speed... The marginal utility of a 15% to 40% speed increase is just that - marginal, and expensive. If you truly NEED the additional features and speed, fine, but if your software can handle your current workloads, then "meh".

While I can see that pricing point is smart from business perspective. The problem comes from consumer stand point... the moment you upgrade the storage, the price is overlapping, makes you rethink if you really need extra storages compared to performance

Thanks to Apples ridiculous prices Im going with refurbished base 16 inch M1 pro for 1500.

Also only has one fan.

Apple made comparisons to M1... when they were introducing M3. This is not looking good...😮

When Apple comes out with a lavender or some other cool colors, I'll get excited, black, no thanks!

Good content, had to say pro honestly 😂 MASTERPIECE

Its really disappointing that buying the new model doesn't offer any improvement and instead you need to go for a more expensive tier

Bring back the touchbar ffs... now it looks so boring

Pro M3 Pro replacing MacBook Pro M2 Pro and the new M3 MacBook Pro is your new Pro option - well done Apple naming these! 😂