Apple MacBook Pro M3, Pro, Max Philippines Price and Specs, Officially Announced

On October 31, 2023, Apple wowed fans with the introduction of its brand new Apple MacBook Pro lineup, featuring the cutting-edge M3 Chip family, consisting of the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max versions. These chips mark a significant leap forward in GPU and CPU performance, promising enhanced capabilities for MacBook Pro enthusiasts.

Whether you're a student, a creative individual, or an entrepreneur, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip, starting at a competitive price of PHP 104,990 and going as high as PHP 249,990, is designed to cater to a wide array of users. For professionals and power users, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M3 Pro offer even greater performance and memory support. Meanwhile, the M3 Max models push the boundaries of computing with robust GPUs, CPUs, and support for up to 128GB of memory. Plus, these professional models are available in the sleek space black finish.

John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, emphasized the game-changing features of the new MacBook Pro, highlighting its Apple silicon's efficiency, extended battery life, high-quality display, and advanced connectivity.

2023 Apple MacBook Pro in Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Series Key Features

Every MacBook Pro in the lineup comes with a dazzling Liquid Retina XDR display, an integrated 1080p camera, a six-speaker sound system, various connectivity options, and ports including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 port. Of course, there's the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the Force Touch trackpad. With a remarkable battery life of up to 22 hours, these laptops ensure that you can work without interruption, whether you're plugged in or on the move.

The Mighty M3 Chip Family

The Next Generation of Chips for MacBook Pro, the M3 chip family, is built with 3-nanometer technology, brings substantial advancements in GPU performance, thanks to a technology called Dynamic Caching. 

This innovative feature optimizes GPU memory usage in real-time, resulting in improved performance for demanding professional applications and games. Additionally, the new GPU introduces exciting features like hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing, making your graphics experience more sophisticated and lifelike.

14-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M3: A Versatile Performer

For users pursuing a variety of endeavors, from students to creative professionals and entrepreneurs, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip is the ideal choice. It's impressively faster than the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro with price in the Philippines starting at PHP 104,990. This line is perfect for everyday tasks, and then some

14- and 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M3 Pro: Power Meets Performance

If you're a professional, such as a coder, photo editor, and a researcher, who's seeking top-tier performance and memory support, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro are tailor-made for your needs. These laptops offer substantial performance boosts in applications like Adobe Photoshop, Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW, and Adobe Premiere Pro.

14- and 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M3 Max: Taking it to the Max

The M3 Max-equipped MacBook Pro models are perfect for those with demanding workflows, such as machine learning programmers, 3D artists, and video editors. They're significantly faster than the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max and even outpace the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro models. These laptops also support up to 128GB of memory, allowing you to work seamlessly on large and complex projects in various professional applications.

The Elegance of Space Black

Apple has introduced a sleek new color option, Space Black, for the MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max.  As per Apple's statement, this colorway employs an innovative chemical process that creates an anodized seal, effectively minimizing the visibility of fingerprints.

This stylish finish is also available in Silver, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 comes in both Silver and Space Gray.

Experience a Quantum Leap in Performance

For users upgrading from an Intel-based Mac, the new MacBook Pro represents a significant advancement. The M3 Max model, in particular, is a whopping 11 times faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro model. With Apple's silicon's remarkable energy efficiency, you'll hardly ever hear the fans, and you'll enjoy up to 11 additional hours of battery life compared to the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro. This laptop offers consistent high performance whether it's plugged in or running on battery power. The Liquid Retina XDR display is nothing short of astonishing, with exceptional brightness and vivid colors, delivering a visual feast for your eyes.

macOS Sonoma: Work and Play Reimagined

macOS Sonoma introduces a plethora of exciting features for work and play. You can now place widgets on your desktop, interact with them seamlessly, and access a wide range of iPhone widgets on your Mac. Video conferencing becomes more engaging with features like Presenter Overlay and Reactions, enhancing the remote presentation experience. Safari's Profiles keep your browsing separate for different topics or projects, and web apps provide quicker access to your favorite sites. Additionally, macOS Sonoma takes full advantage of Apple's silicon, offering new features like a high-performance mode in Screen Sharing and Game Mode for optimized gaming experiences.

Environmentally Conscious Design

The new MacBook Pro is built to last and designed with environmental sustainability in mind. It features a custom alloy with 100% recycled aluminum and incorporates 100% recycled rare earth elements in its magnets. It also utilizes 100% recycled tin soldering and gold plating in its printed circuit boards. 

Moreover, MacBook Pro is free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame retardants, and mercury. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, with 100% of the wood fiber coming from recycled or responsibly managed forests. Apple is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its global operations by 2030, including the entire supply chain and product life cycles.

Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

Apple Inc. has officially announced the price schedule of all Apple Macbook Pro M3 Series models in the Philippines. However, the Cupertino Company has yet to disclose the exact date of availability of these new MacBooks in our market. Here are the SRPs as shown on Apple Philippines' consumer website:

Apple MacBook Pro M3 - 14-inch

8-core CPU

10-core GPU

8GB Unified Memory

512GB SSD Storage

14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

70W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 104,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 - 14-inch (1TB Storage)

8-core CPU

10-core GPU

8GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD Storage

14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

70W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 116,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro - 14-inch

11-core CPU

14-core GPU

18GB Unified Memory

512GB SSD Storage

14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

70W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 129,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro - 14-inch (1TB Storage)

12-core CPU

18-core GPU

18GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD Storage

14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

96W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 153,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max - 14-inch (1TB Storage)

14-core CPU

30-core GPU

36GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD Storage

14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

96W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 201,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 - 16-inch (512GB Storage)

12-core CPU

18-core GPU

18GB Unified Memory

512GB SSD Storage

16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

140W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 159,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro - 16-inch (512GB Storage)

12-core CPU

18-core GPU

36GB Unified Memory

512GB SSD Storage

16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

140W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 183,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max - 16-inch (1TB Storage)

14-core CPU

30-core GPU

36GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD Storage

16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

140W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 219,990

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Max - 16-inch (1TB Storage)

16-core CPU

40-core GPU

48GB Unified Memory

1TB SSD Storage

16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Force Touch trackpad

140W USB-C Power Adapter

Price: PHP 249,990

These models offer various configurations to suit your needs, with different CPU and GPU options as well as storage and memory choices. Every Apple customer can enjoy a free Online Personal Session with an Apple Specialist and receive assistance with product setup in select stores, including data transfer and personalized guidance on how to make the most of your new Mac.

Stay tuned for updates regarding the availability of these new Apple Macbook Pro M3 Chip Series models in the Philippines.