But don’t bother upgrading if you already have the M2 Pro modelthere’s no performance boost.
It’s an outstanding laptop for any professional.
Several improvements resulted from the added weight and thickness, like adding ports and featuring better thermal performance.
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However, there is no getting around itthe 16-inch MacBook Pro is a big laptop.
I do wish the 16-inch MacBook Pro was a little lighter, though.
However, there is one design difference with the late 2023 model that I will cover next.
Apple updated its more powerful MacBook Pros to end 2023 with two new processor choices, a slightly brighter display, and a Space Black color option. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse that includes arguably the best display on a laptop, powerful performance with the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, substantial battery life, and plenty of ports for you to use. It’s an outstanding laptop for any professional.
Apple said it used a new anodization process that is supposed to help prevent fingerprints from showing.
I have even heard Apple retail employees warn customers about fingerprints easily showing with that color.
That’s how blatant it is.
Apple updated its more powerful MacBook Pros to end 2023 with two new processor choices, a slightly brighter display, and a Space Black color option. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is a powerhouse that includes arguably the best display on a laptop, powerful performance with the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, substantial battery life, and plenty of ports for you to use. It’s an outstanding laptop for any professional.
It’s not immune to them, though.
you could probably spot some fingerprints in the photos in this review.
Should you avoid Space Black altogether and just get Silver?
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I dont think so.
The color almost reminds me of the Black iPhone 7 Plus (not Jet Black).
This MacBook Pro features a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display.
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I rarely notice it.
Before, the maximum was 500 nits.
The keyboard also has what Apple calls a black well behind the keys, unique to the MacBook Pro.
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It provides a satisfactory typing experience.
And as you would expect, the trackpad is just about perfect.
I’m still impressed with how Apple’s Force Touch trackpads work and feel.
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It uses vibrations to replicate a physical press, since the trackpad doesn’t actually move.
For this review, were going to focus on the M3 Pro.
However, I did upgrade the SSD to 1TB since 512GB was a bit too small.
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However, there are some other notable improvements to the M-series chips this time.
The M3 Pro handles everything I typically use a laptop for and more.
As expected, I didnt experience any stuttering or issues during regular use.
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When working on a simple seven-minute 4K 60FPS project in Final Cut Pro, the experience was super smooth.
I connected the MacBook Pro to my two Studio Displays, and it worked really well.
So, what can you spec the MacBook Pro up to?
The Versatile I/O
With a pro laptop, having a variety of ports is arguably a necessity.
Thankfully, Apple reversed its USB-C-only move with the MacBook Pros that started in 2016.
The HDMI port on the MacBook Pro lets you connect the laptop to various displays, including TVs.
And both of those machines also perform well in the battery department.
Should You Buy the 2023 M3 Pro 16-Inch MacBook Pro?
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops I’ve ever used.
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It holds its place as a top-tier pick for anyone who needs power on the go.
And now it comes in a fantastic Space Black color that compliments the professional nature of the computer.
Anyone who needs to do professional work should check out the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
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