Apple announces new 'MacBook Pro' equipped with M3 series
At Apple's new product announcement event held on October 31, 2023, the new ' MacBook Pro ' equipped with the next-generation chip M3 series was announced.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pro with M3 chip - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-new-macbook-pro-featuring-m3-chips/
MacBook Pro - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/macbook-pro/
Apple Event - October 30 - YouTube
A new MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 series was also announced.
Apple's vision for the MacBook Pro is ``to combine unparalleled performance and breakthrough features with portability, enabling workflows not possible with traditional notebooks.''
MacBook Pro offers incredible performance and industry-leading battery life, a brilliant XDR display and built-in camera, an immersive sound system and a wide range of ports.
Therefore, many professionals use it in various ways. This is because you can complete heavy tasks from anywhere.
Such MacBook Pro will further evolve with the M3 family.
Multiple models of MacBook Pro with M3 family are available. Let's start with the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
This model is equipped with the M3 chip as standard, allowing students, entrepreneurs, and creators to use professional apps and play games. An advanced heat removal system maintains the M3's exceptional performance during heavy duty tasks.
Up to 60% faster than the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1.
Create detailed 3D models faster with SketchUp.
SurgicalAR's large medical images can be displayed in detail on the XDR display.
Games like Myst offer incredibly realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.
M3 Pro will be installed on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
The M3 Pro has higher performance and larger unified memory than the M3, so it is a model for programmers, creators, and researchers with heavier workflows.
MacBook Pro with M3 Pro is up to 40% faster than MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.
Working with large and complex data models in MATLAB becomes even easier.
Compiling and testing large amounts of code in Xcode is also faster.
Additionally, you can drive two high-resolution external displays while performing the above tasks.
The highest spec model is the MacBook Pro equipped with M3 Max.
It's the perfect machine for the ultra-intensive workflows of AI developers, 3D artists, professional video producers, and more.
MacBook Pro with M3 Max is up to 2.5x faster than MacBook Pro with M1 Max.
The M3 family's next-generation GPU architecture enables complex 3D content modeling and integration in Cinema 4D and Redshift. This allows you to work with surprising speed even outside the studio.
Two ProRes engines make it easy to edit videos with high-resolution content using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more.
M3 Max supports up to 128GB of unified memory. Mac Studio with M1 Ultra was the first to support 128GB of unified memory. Just 18 months after the Mac Studio was introduced, it was followed by the M3 Max-equipped MacBook Pro.
Easily tackle large, complex projects using multiple professional apps and plugins, including Substance 3D Painter, Maya, and Arnold.
Compose epic film scores with Pro Tools and even have access to your entire orchestral library right from memory.
The M3 Max-equipped MacBook Pro can connect four high-resolution displays, so people who need more work space should be satisfied.
The overwhelming performance of all MacBook Pro models continues even when they're disconnected from power.
The new MacBook Pro has a battery that lasts up to 22 hours.
It is up to 11 times faster than the Intel-powered MacBook Pro.
Plus, thanks to Apple Silicon's power efficiency, cooling fans remain quiet even under heavy workloads. Plus, battery life is up to 11 hours longer.
The new MacBook Pro also features a Liquid Retina XDR display. Apple boasts that this is the world's best notebook display with an exceptional 1000 nits sustained brightness and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content, vibrant colors and outstanding viewing angles.
The Liquid Retina XDR display has further evolved in the new MacBook Pro, and can now display SDR content at up to 600 nits. This is said to be 20% brighter than before.
The Studio Display also supports up to 600 nits, so you can display your workflow with consistent brightness.
A new color, Space Black, is now available for the MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 Pro and M3 Max.
It has a beautiful dark aluminum finish and uses innovative chemical technology to form an anodized layer that greatly reduces fingerprints.
It is also extremely durable, with a custom alloy housing made from 100% recycled aluminum.
The installed OS is macOS Sonoma. Details of macOS Sonoma are summarized in the following article.
The next major version of the OS for Mac ``macOS Sonoma'' is announced, director Hideo Kojima appears and the Mac version of Death Stranding is also announced - GIGAZINE
A scene from the new Apple TV+ series 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' scheduled to be released in November 2023 was played.
macOS Sonoma also has powerful pro features. For example, a new performance mode for Screen Sharing makes remote access to another Mac much more responsive, so you can work securely with the highest quality content from anywhere.
In game mode, it is possible to prioritize graphic tasks. This allows you to significantly reduce the latency of wireless accessories while maintaining high frame rates.
This will allow you to enjoy immersive play in popular games such as Baldur's Gate III.
The selling price of the previous generation MacBook Pro was from $ 1,999 (about 299,000 yen), but the 14-inch model equipped with M3 starts from $ 1,599 (about 239,000 yen).
The 16-inch MacBook Pro equipped with M3 Pro or M3 Max starts from $ 2,499 (approximately 373,000 yen).
The new MacBook Pro can be ordered starting October 31, 2023.
Models featuring the M3 and M3 Pro will be available next week.
A model equipped with M3 Max will also be released in November.
The price and specifications of the new MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 family in Japan are summarized as follows.
14 inch model
| chip | M3 | M3 | M3 Pro | M3 Pro | M3 Max |
| Color | space gray/silver | space gray/silver | space black/silver | space black/silver | space black/silver |
| CPU | 8 cores | 8 cores | 11 cores | 12 cores | 14 cores |
| GPU | 10 cores | 10 cores | 14 cores | 18 cores | 30 cores |
| memory | 8GB unified memory | 8GB unified memory | 18GB unified memory | 18GB unified memory | 36GB unified memory |
| storage | 512GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 512GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| price | 248,800 yen including tax | 276,800 yen including tax | 328,800 yen including tax | 398,800 yen including tax | 538,800 yen including tax |
16 inch model
| chip | M3 Pro | M3 Pro | M3 Max | M3 Max |
| Color | space black/silver | space black/silver | space black/silver | space black/silver |
| CPU | 12 cores | 12 cores | 14 cores | 16 cores |
| GPU | 18 cores | 18 cores | 30 cores | 40 cores |
| memory | 18GB unified memory | 36GB unified memory | 36GB unified memory | 48GB unified memory |
| storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| price | 398,800 yen including tax | 454,800 yen including tax | 554,800 yen including tax | 644,800 yen including tax |
A video summarizing the features of the new MacBook Pro has also been released.
The new MacBook Pro | Apple - YouTube
A forum related to this article has been set up on the GIGAZINE official Discord server. Anyone can write freely, so please feel free to comment!
• Discord | 'Do you want a Mac with M3? Do you not?' | GIGAZINE
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