Apple MacBook Pro M3 review: beloved laptop is back in black

Laptop upgrade adds M3 chips, more power, longer battery life, brighter screen, lower price and darker colour

Apple's latest upgraded MacBook Pro adds a wider range of chip options, a cheaper price and a new black colour option, alongside even greater performance and battery life.

The much-loved laptop now starts at 1,699 (1,999/$1,599/A$2,699), which isn't exactly cheap but is 450 less than its predecessor, lowering the barrier to entry significantly.

Screen: 14.2in mini LED (3024x1964; 254 ppi) ProMotion (120Hz)

Processor: Apple M3, Pro or Max

RAM: 8, 18 or 32, or up to 128GB

Storage: 512GB, 1, 2, 4 or 8TB SSD

Operating system: macOS 14.1 Sonoma

Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera

Connectivity: wifi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2/3x USB/Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1, SD card, headphones

Dimensions: 221.2 x 312.6 x 15.5mm

Weight: 1.55 to 1.62kg