- Very high working speed
- long battery life
- quiet
- Top display
- Not upgradeable
- Games only run smoothly with reduced resolution
The MacBook Pro - Late 2023 from Apple is a powerful multimedia laptop designed for creative professionals and tech enthusiasts. Equipped with the advanced M3 Pro processor and impressive graphics performance from the 14-core GPU, this device delivers outstanding performance for graphics-intensive applications and multitasking. The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display provides vibrant colors and a high resolution of 3024 x 1964 pixels, making it ideal for photo and video editing. With 36 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, the laptop can efficiently handle even the most demanding tasks. The combination of a sleek design in Space Black and high-quality craftsmanship makes the MacBook Pro a stylish companion for on-the-go use. Additionally, it offers a variety of connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI, to maximize connectivity.
Processor family | Apple |
Memory | 36 GB |
SSD capacity | 512 GB |
Operating System Version | Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma) |
Image resolution | 3024 x 1964 Pixels |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Graphics card model | Apple M3 14-Core |
Item number | 39743918 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Space Black |
Notebook type | Multimedia laptop |
Model number | Z1AU-0100000 |
Processor family | Apple |
Processor type | M3 Pro |
Number of processor cores | 11 -Core |
Number of performance cores | 5 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 6 -Core |
Number of threads | 14 |
Memory | 36 GB |
Onboard memory | 36 GB |
Max. supported memory | 36 GB |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Aluminium |
Graphics chip (GPU) | Apple |
Graphics card model | Apple M3 14-Core |
Graphics chip (GPU) | Apple |
Graphics card model | Apple M3 14-Core |
Display resolution | Retina |
Image resolution | 3024 x 1964 Pixels |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Display size (inches) | 14" |
Screen surface | High gloss |
Screen technology | Liquid Retina XDR |
Brightness | 600 cd/m² |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 512 GB |
SSD capacity | 512 GB |
Optical drive type | No drive |
Memory card type | SDXC |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 (3x) |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (1x) |
Data ports | Card reader (1x) |
Operating system | MacOS |
Operating System Version | Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma) |
Language | English, French, German, Italian |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Notebook speaker type | Dolby Amo's sound, High Definition Audio |
Number of speakers | 6 x |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Front camera resolution | 2 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Safety | Fingerprint scanner |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az |
Battery type | LiPo |
Power capacity | 72.40 Wh |
Max. battery life | 18 h |
Power supply unit strength | 70 W |
USB Type C Power supply | 70 W |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Input device | Keyboard backlight |
Sensors | Ambient light sensor |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m) |
Height | 1.55 cm |
Depth | 22.12 cm |
Width | 31.26 cm |
Weight | 1.61 kg |
Length | 40 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Height | 9 cm |
Weight | 2.60 kg |
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