Apple MacBook Pro (14.2-Inch, 2023)

Huge amount of internal options ; Stunning screen ; Stays quiet and cool

Even more expensive than before (for those in the UK) ; Lack of Face ID makes the notch feel dated already ; Pricey to upgrade the memory

The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is another fantastic Apple laptop, designed with those who need serious power on the go in mind. The upgrades over the previous version are minimal, but that doesn’t stop this from being one of the best laptops you can buy.

M2 Max boosts graphics Incredible XDR display Really impressive speakers Good 1080p webcam Battery life is even better

Runs hotter and louder

“The M2 Max MacBook Pro runs hotter, but delivers better performance and battery life too.”

Significant price drop compared to predecessor ; Still super-powerful thanks to M3 silicon ; Stunningly bright and detailed display ; Super battery life

Notched display won't please all ; The Space Black plug is white ; No USB-A port

If you don't immediately fall in love with the new Space Black finish then it doesn't even matter – because Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 is such a powerful and accomplished machine that you'll be simply engulfed by its peerless capability. In M3 Max...

Great performance ; Long battery ; A worthy new entry-level Pro ; It’s exactly what you want it to be

Starting with 8GB of RAM is silly ; Picking the M3 means losing a Thunderbolt port ; No space black, really?

Gripes aside, I’ve been very happy using this as my daily driver for the past week. Whichever way you fall, I think you’ll ultimately be happy with either 16GB machine. So, even though I very much believe no one with an M1 or M2 needs to upgrade for...

New M2 Pro and M2 Max chips ; Almost 20-hour battery life ; The best screen on a laptop

Expensive ; Price rise for UK and Australia

The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is a fantastic mobile workstation that brings the power of the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips to a compact and portable laptop. It keeps the same design as the 2021 model, but that's no bad thing given the brilliant screen...

Excellent overall performance ; Solid gaming performance ; Stunning design ; Comfortable keyboard ; Incredible endurance

No Face ID ; Distracting notch

The MacBook Pro 14 has only gotten better with the addition of Apple’s new M3 chip, which delivers better overall and gaming performance than its predecessor with even longer battery life.

Impressive performance ; Over 14 hours of battery life ; Great port selection ; Beautifully vibrant display with crisp detail ; Excellent audio

Expensive ; Off-putting notch ; Still no Face ID

Powered by the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, the new MacBook Pro 14-inch is faster and more powerful than any 14-inch on the market. Throw in over 14 hours of battery life in you've got a nearly perfect laptop on your hands.

Pros: ; – Bright and vivid Retina XDR display ; – Amazing battery life that can last almost an entire day ; – Impressive performance in the M3 SoC ; – Has some major graphical prowess ; – Great speaker set up ; – Plenty of ports as per today’s...

– Supports only 1 external display ; – No Space Black option for M3 MacBook Pros

So, how does the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 SoC stack up? It boasts a pretty sizeable sharp, and vibrant display, one of the best webcams in the market, an impressive setup of speakers, and all the essential ports you may need as a professional....

high-quality and sturdy chassis ;great display with accurate colors ;very high HDR brightness ;almost always silent in everyday scenarios ;very high system performance ;efficient M3 Max SoC with massively improved CPU performance ;long battery runtime...

limited performance in combined CPU/GPU workloads ;constant PWM flickering & slow response times ;only one year warranty ;basically no maintenance options ;very high prices for RAM and SSD upgrades ;webcam without Face-ID and Center Stage

Our review of the larger

Powerful ; Long battery life ; Stylish, compact & light ; Great screen

Price

Yes, it’s expensive, but damn what a computer it is! Apple’s new SoC (system on chip) M3 Max is blazingly fast and still the most energy efficient in its class. There’s no other computer besides Apple’s that offers the same high performance with the...