Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch is a beast of a machine designed for people looking for oodles of power and performance. But it’ll cost you.
Apple’s (AAPL) MacBook Pro line has always been designed for the creator class. Photo and video editors who needed that extra oomph to tackle all of their graphics needs, turned to the MacBook Pro for years as their laptop of choice. But Apple is increasingly marketing its Pro line to a broader set of consumers ranging from everyday users to small business owners and gamers.
The latest versions of the MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch are easily the best the company has produced to-date. Equipped with Apple’s new M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chips, the laptops are sleek, powerful, and capable.
But they’re also expensive. The base Pro starts at $1,599. The average consumer can likely stick to the MacBook Air with Apple’s M2 chip for $1,099. My wife and I just bought one ourselves a few weeks back.
But, if you’re in the market for the best portable power Apple has to offer, the MacBook Pro is easily the way to go.New color, same look
Apple has kept the latest MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch relatively unchanged versus the prior generation of both models. You get the same number of connectors—3 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a full-size HDMI connection, an SD card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe port—and the same 1080p webcam and 6-speaker setup.
You’d be hard pressed to spot any differences between Apple’s latest Pros and the 14-inch and 16-inch versions Apple introduced back in January. There is, however, one difference. If you opt for a 14-inch or 16-inch Pro with an M3 Pro or M3 Max, you can choose Apple’s new Space Black color scheme.
