Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 Pro/Max

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£2,199.99 RRP £ 2,200.00 Save £0.01

Published at the end of 2023, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro/Max) is Apple’s best laptop. The MacBook Pro 16-inch is powered by a splendid Liquid Retina XDR display; increased battery; a reconfigured thermal setup; and increased possibilities for adding memory and GPU. Improvements in the M3 Pro/Max models lead to significant speeds and efficiency increases compared with the preceding MacBook Pros.

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Colour	Silver
Storage	2TB

Processor	M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) or M3 Max (14/16-core CPU, 30/40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), 3nm
Display	16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, 3456 x 2234 (~254 PPI), 1600 nits peak (HDR), 120Hz ProMotion, mini-LED Memory 36GB–96GB unified memory
Storage	512GB–8TB SSD Battery 100Wh, up to 22 hours (video playback), fast charging (0–50% in ~30min) via 140W USB-C/MagSafe 3
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack
Build	Unibody aluminum, 35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68 cm, 2.14kg (M3 Pro) or 2.16kg (M3 Max), Space Black or Silver

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Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty

Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

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What’s the difference between M3 Pro and M3 Max?	M3 Pro has a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, up to 36GB memory; M3 Max offers 14/16-core CPU, up to 40-core GPU, up to 96GB. M3 Max is ~30% faster for tasks like 8K rendering.
How long does the battery last?	Up to 22 hours for video playback; 12–16 hours for mixed tasks.
What ports are included?	Three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm headphone jack. Supports 8K display output.
Is the 16-inch worth it over the 14-inch?	16-inch ($2499+) has a larger 16.2-inch display, 22h battery; 14-inch ($1999+) is more portable. Pick 16-inch for multitasking.

Design and Build

The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro/Max, 2023) features a unibody aluminum chassis with a 16.8mm thickness. It weighs 2.14kg (M3 Pro) or 2.16kg (M3 Max). Colors include Space Black Multi-Touch and Silver. It fits standard laptop bags, with a Force Touch trackpad, backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and port layout (three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3). The Liquid Retina XDR display has a glass cover, and the aluminum body ensures durability. Users praise the premium build but note it’s heavier than the MacBook Air.

Unibody aluminum chassis, 16.8mm thick
Force Touch trackpad, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Liquid Retina XDR glass display
Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3
No plastic option

Feature	M3 Pro	M3 Max
Dimensions	35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68 cm	35.57 x 24.81 x 1.68 cm
Weight	2.14kg	2.16kg
Materials	Aluminum, Glass
Colors	Space Black Multi-Touch, Silver
Dust/Water Resistance	None
Ports	3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3
Buttons	Power/Touch ID, Trackpad

MacBook Pro 16-inch Display

The MacBook Pro 16-inch features a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 3456 x 2234 pixels (~254 PPI). It offers up to 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) and 600 nits (SDR), with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and P3 color gamut. The mini-LED backlight enhances contrast. Users appreciate the vibrant visuals for editing but note it’s similar to the M2 Pro/Max display.

Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED, 120Hz ProMotion
3456 x 2234, ~254 PPI
1600 nits (HDR), 600 nits (SDR)
Glass protection
Same as M2 Pro/Max display

Specification	16-inch
Size	16.2 inches
Type	Liquid Retina XDR
Resolution	3456 x 2234, ~254 PPI
Brightness	1600 nits (HDR), 600 nits (SDR)
Features	ProMotion, P3, True Tone
Refresh Rate	Up to 120Hz
Protection	Glass

Performance and Software

Powered by the M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) or M3 Max (14/16-core CPU, 30/40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), the MacBook Pro offers 36GB–96GB unified memory and 512GB–8TB SSD storage. It runs macOS Ventura (upgradable to Sequoia). The M3 Pro is ~15% faster than M2 Pro, and M3 Max is ~30% faster than M2 Max. Users praise video editing and coding performance but note M3 Pro is sufficient for most tasks.

M3 Pro/Max, 3nm, 16-core Neural Engine
36GB–96GB memory, 512GB–8TB SSD
macOS Ventura (up to Sequoia)
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
No discrete GPU option

Test	M3 Pro Score (est.)	M3 Max Score (est.)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	~3000	~3200
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	~14000	~21000
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)	~14000	~24000

The M3 chips excel in creative workflows, with macOS Sequoia adding Apple Intelligence features.

Sensors and Health

The MacBook Pro includes an ambient light sensor and Touch ID sensor. It lacks health-related sensors like heart rate or temperature monitors. Users value Touch ID for security but note no additional sensors compared to MacBook Air.

Ambient light sensor
Touch ID sensor
No health sensors

Sensor	Specifications
Security	Touch ID
Environmental	Ambient Light

Battery and Charging

The MacBook Pro offers up to 22 hours of battery life (Apple TV app playback) with a 100Wh battery. It supports fast charging (0–50% in ~30min) via a 140W USB-C Power Adapter and MagSafe 3 cable. Real-world use yields 12–16 hours for mixed tasks. Users praise battery life but note heavy workloads reduce runtime.

100Wh battery
Up to 22h (video playback)
Fast charging: 0–50% in ~30min
140W USB-C, MagSafe 3
No wireless charging

Model	Battery Life (Claimed)	Real-World Test
MacBook Pro 16-inch	22h	12–16h
MacBook Pro 14-inch	18h	10–14h

Connectivity

The MacBook Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It includes an 8K display output and supports Apple AirPlay. Users praise port versatility and Wi-Fi speed but note no Ethernet port.

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm jack
8K display output
No Ethernet

Feature	Details
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	5.3
Ports	3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3
Audio	3.5mm headphone jack
Other	8K output, AirPlay

Pricing and Availability

Launched at $2499 (M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18GB memory, 512GB SSD), the MacBook Pro began sales on November 7, 2023, via Apple and retailers. M3 Max models start at $3499. Still available, prices range from $2499 to $7199 based on configuration. Users find it expensive but justified for professional workloads.

Configuration	Price (USD)	Monthly (24 mo)
M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18GB, 512GB)	$2499	$104.13
M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 36GB, 1TB)	$2899	$120.79
M3 Max (14-core CPU, 36GB, 1TB)	$3499	$145.79
M3 Max (16-core CPU, 96GB, 8TB)	$7199	$299.96

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 Pro/Max

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