Apple MacBook Pro - Late 2023

16", M3 Pro, 18 GB, 512 GB, CH
38Ratings
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Test reportsVery good based on 6 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

The MacBook Pro makes a giant leap with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Developed with 3-nanometer technology and featuring an entirely new GPU architecture, they are the most advanced chips ever built for a personal computer. Each one delivers enhanced pro performance and capabilities.

Key specifications

Processor family
Apple
Memory
18 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma)
Image resolution
3456 x 2234 Pixels
Keyboard layout
Swiss
Graphics card model
Apple M3 18-Core
Item number
39619347

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
MRW43SM/A
Release date
7.11.2023

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Application range

Notebook type
Multimedia laptop
Model number
MacBook Pro

Processor

Processor family
Apple
Processor type
M3 Pro
Number of processor cores
12 -Core
Number of performance cores
6 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
6 -Core

Memory

Memory
18 GB
Onboard memory
18 GB

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 18-Core

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 18-Core

Display properties

Display resolution
Retina
Image resolution
3456 x 2234 Pixels
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display functions
Ambient light sensor
Display size (inches)
16"
Screen surface
High gloss
Screen technology
Liquid Retina XDR
Panel technology
LED
Brightness
600 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
512 GB
SSD capacity
512 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Card slots

Memory card type
SDXC

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 4, 
USB-C
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 4 (3x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Data ports
Card reader (1x)

Operating system

Operating system
MacOS
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma)
Language
English, 
French, 
German, 
Italian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Dolby Amo's sound
Number of speakers
6 x
Audio channel
6.0 Channel

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
2 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1920 x 1080 pixels
Camera resolution
2.07 Mpx

Safety

Safety
Fingerprint scanner

Network

Ethernet controller
N

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Power capacity
99.60 Wh
Max. battery life
22 h
Power supply unit strength
140 W
USB Type C Power supply
140 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Keyboard backlight

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C power adapter, 
USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m)

Product dimensions

Height
1.68 cm
Depth
24.81 cm
Width
35.57 cm
Weight
2.14 kg

Package dimensions

Length
40.80 cm
Width
30.10 cm
Height
7.70 cm
Weight
3.38 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
    0.7 %
  • 2.Huawei
    1.1 %
  • 3.Fujitsu
    1.3 %
  • 4.Microsoft
    1.5 %
  • 5.LG
    1.6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Samsung
    4 days
  • 2.Apple
    5 days
  • 2.HP
    5 days
  • 4.Acer
    8 days
  • 4.ASUS
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.HP
    3.8 %
  • 6.Medion
    4 %
  • 7.Apple
    4.2 %
  • 8.Acer
    4.6 %
  • 8.ASUS
    4.6 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good91/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseMay 2024
  • PositiveVery high working speed
  • Positivelong battery life
  • Positivequiet
  • PositiveTop display
  • NegativeNot upgradeable
  • NegativeGames only run smoothly with reduced resolution
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DigitalPhotoFÜNF LAPTOPS FÜR FOTOGRAFINNEN UND FOTOGRAFENReleaseMarch 2024
  • Positiveenormous achievement
  • Positivequiet
  • Positive22 hours battery life
  • PositiveTop screen
  • Negativenot anti-reflective
  • NegativeUseful upgrades expensive

Apple's MacBook Pro 16" is popular with photo and video professionals: fast, efficient M processors and excellent screens are a joy to use. However, macOS as an operating system and extremely high prices are not appealing to everyone. The always mirrored displays are also likely to annoy some people.

This test report belongs to a different type: MacBook Pro - Late 2023 (16", M3 Pro, 18 GB, 512 GB, DE)
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Very good90/100
Rank 1 out of 15Stiftung WarentestKräftig und kompakt – Notebooks, Ultrabooks und CoReleaseFebruary 2024

Most recently, 15 new laptops were subjected to the Stiftung Warentest test programme - the majority of which are particularly handy computers: ultrabooks and convertibles. Two new MacBooks, the MacBook Pro 14'' M3 and the MacBook Pro 16'' M3 Pro are also included. Our database offers high-performance computers of various types: powerful notebooks, compact ultrabooks as well as flexible convertibles...

Very good94/100
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notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseJanuary 2024
  • PositiveHigh-quality and sturdy housing
  • PositiveGreat display with accurate colours
  • PositiveExtremely high HDR brightness
  • PositiveAlmost always extremely quiet in everyday use
  • PositiveVery high system performance
  • PositiveEfficient M3 Pro SoC
    Very good92/100
    Computer Bild Logo
    Computer BildSingle testReleaseJanuary 2024
    • PositiveVery high speed
    • PositiveLong battery life
    • PositiveVery quiet
    • PositiveTop display
    • NegativeExpensive
    • NegativeNot upgradeable
    Very good100/100
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    MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJanuary 2024
    • PositivePerformance
    • PositiveBattery life
    • Positiveexcellent screen
    • PositiveConnection options
    • NegativeSpace black model comes with white power supply unit

    The MacBook Pro is a true performance miracle. It exceeds expectations, but is clearly oversized for everyday tasks.

    This test report belongs to a different type: MacBook Pro - Late 2023 (16", M3 Pro, 18 GB, 512 GB, DE)