Apple has started taking pre-orders for its newest 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air models, starting from $1,099, and while that is decent pricing for the hardware, here is a deal that you might not want to ignore and is miles better than the latest portable Macs. Yes, we are talking about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro. Listed for $1,799 on Amazon, the premium machine features a more capable 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, along with 18GB of unified RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
Compared to the regular M3, which only features 8GB of unified RAM, along with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, the M3 Pro will effortlessly bulldoze through more tasks much faster. Also, that 18GB unified RAM count that we just mentioned will be recognized by games as VRAM, allowing you to crack up those graphics settings and elevate your experience with the MacBook Pro’s native resolution. One other plus point of the MacBook Pro that is not present in any of Apple’s latest MacBook Air models is that the buttery-smooth ProMotion display operates at 120Hz.
Not just that, but Apple uses mini-LED technology for the M3 Pro MacBook Pro instead of the traditional IPS LCD used by the M3 MacBook Air lineup that is cleverly marketed as a ‘Liquid Retina display.’ With the significantly powerful 14.2-inch MacBook Pro, you also get twice the storage at 512GB, but since that internal memory is soldered to the logic board, you will be locked out when it comes to upgrading it in the future.
If you already know that you will encounter low storage problems with your purchase, we highly recommend getting a high-capacity external solid state drive like the 4TB Crucial X9, which can reach data transfer speeds of 1,050MB/s and can be yours for $229.99. Assuming that the M3 Pro MacBook Pro continues to be out of your budget, you can pick up the base version, which sports the same M3 that powers the MacBook Air’s innards, for just $1,599. However, if you are dead set on getting either the 13-inch or 15-inch version as your daily driver, that is your prerogative too.
Get the M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,799
Get the M3 MacBook Pro for $1,599
Pre-order the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air for $1,099
Pre-order the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air for $1,299
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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