MacBook Pro 14-inch M3

Apple Macbook Pro 14-inch M3  in Kenya

The MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 price in Kenya is at Ksh. 275,000.  The 14-inch M3 features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen with touch capabilities and 1600nits brightness. The display also features a high resolution of 3024 x 1964 pixels and 254 display ppi. The Mac Pro 14-inch M3 has a 1080p Facetime HD webcam, a speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, and a backlit keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch features. There are several ports to improve your experience, including 3 Thunderbolt ports, an SDXC port, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 port. The Mac is Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E-enabled.

The Macbook 14” M3 runs on the Apple M3 chipset that supports a 16-core neural engine, media engine, 150GB/s memory bandwidth, an 8-core high-performance and power-efficient CPU, and a 10-core GPU for 3D graphic rendering with hardware accelerated ray racing. This high-performance and efficient platform supports high-end tasks, gaming, and other functions. Embedded in the software is the MacOS Sonoma operating system for the customization and personalization of apps. The laptop has 8GB of unified memory and 512G or 1TB SSD. Powering the M3 is a 72.4Wh Li-Po battery that supports up to 18 hours of movie playback and 12 hours of wireless web. The battery is chargeable using a 70W power adapter or the Magsafe 3 USB-C Port. The Macbook 14-inch M3 is available in Silver and Space grey. Get yours today at PhonePrice Kenya.

Apple Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 Specifications 

Brand	Apple
Model	Macbook Pro 14 Inch M3
Announced Released	2023 2023
Price	KSh 255,000 – KSh 275,000
RAM	8GB Unified memory
Internal storage	512GB, 1TB SSD
SDXC Card Slot	Yes
Weight	1.55kg (3.4 pounds)
Display	Type: Liquid Retina XDR, Dolby Vision, 1600nits (peak) Size: 14.2-inches Dimensions: 31.26 x 22.12 x 1.55 cm (12.31 x 8.711 x 0.61 in) Resolution: 3024 x 1964 pixels, 254ppi Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Operating System	macOS Sonoma
Chipset	Apple M3
CPU	8-core CPU
GPU	10-core
Camera	1080p Webcam
3.5mm jack	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.3
Loudspeaker	6 Speakers with force-cancelling woofers
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E
Ports	·       2 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) ·       1 HDMI ·       1 SDXC ·       1 Headphone jack ·       1 Magsafe 3
Battery	Li-Po 72.4Wh
Charging	USB-C Magsafe 3 cable 70W USB-C fast charging Power adapter
Others	Accessibility features, Touch ID
Colors	Space Grey, Silver

Design and Build up

The Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 is a premium design laptop with an ultra-thin design, measuring 1.55cm thick with a lightweight of 1.55kg. This makes it portable as it easily fits in the bag and is easy to carry around, whether you are going to work or school. The Mac is made from Aluminium, giving a glossy metallic matt finish enclosed in a rectangular body with rounded corners that soften its appearance. The 14-inch M3 has ample ports for your different needs, including 2 Thunderbolts, 1 MagSafe, and 3.5mm audio-jack ports on the left side and a HDMI port on the right. The Mac features a large, legible keyboard with a power button and touchpad. The Mac Pro M3 is designed using eco-friendly recycled material that contributes to the green movement campaign for a sustainable environment. Anodized aluminum prevents fingerprint smudges and keeps your machine always looking clean. The Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 is available in Space Grey and Silver.

Display

The Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 has a large 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 3024 x 1964 native resolution and an IPS Mini LED backlight. The display has a 1000nits brightness, which can go as high as 1600nits when viewing HDR content, allowing you an immersive experience while watching or working. The 14-inch M3 supports full native resolution at 1 billion colors, ProMotion technology with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, and true tone technology with P3 wide color. This adaptive refresh rate is essential for gaming streaming animation rendering as it allows you to adjust the refresh rate to match your tasks, preventing stuttering. Unlike the M3 Pro, the M3 supports only one external display.

Performance

The Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 is integrated with the Apple M3 chipset with an 8-core CPU containing a 10-core GPU. The chip has a 16-core Neural Engine that executes AI functions efficiently and quickly, and the hardware accelerated ray tracing, making it a great chipset for gaming and video editing. The media engine is also built into the platform to enable you to search and view media using Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, and ProRes. The media engine also supports the video decode and encode engines and ProRes encode and decode engines. The 14-inch M3 features the MacOS Sonoma operating system, allowing you a seamless, easy, and more innovative way to perform your functions, including work and play. The operating system gives you great control over your Mac for a personalized experience, including breathtaking screen savers, wallpapers, your choice of widgets appearance, safari and passwords, security and privacy, and enhanced video conferring.

Battery and Charging

When it comes to the battery, the 72.4Wh Li-Po battery is an impressive battery that takes you through your daily tasks without worry. According to Apple, the battery supports more than 20 hours of use, ensuring you are powered throughout the day. The battery is chargeable using the USB-C Magsafe 3 cable or the 70W USB-C power delivery fast charging adapter.

Memory

The Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 has a unified 8GB RAM with a 512GB or 1TB SSD PCIe-based board. This is sufficient space to support heavy tasks like games, multitasking, and data processing. The unified memory supports up to 150GB/s bandwidth and has low latency, which adds to the high performance and efficiency of the MacBook. The RAM can be configured to 24GB for extra space.

Webcam

The 14” Pro  M3 has a full HD 1080p webcam for a better camera experience. This is essential during a video conference or a FaceTime with family and friends. The camera supports features like a center stage that keeps you in the middle of the frame and ensures a better image. Thanks to the macOS Sonoma, your video time improved as you can choose how to share screens with your audience and use hand gestures with the fu 3d AI effects.

Keyboard

The Macbook 14-inch M3 features a magic keyboard for a snappy and steady typing experience. The Keyboard comprises 79 keys, including the basic QWERTY keys, 2 full-length fn keys, and 4 arrow keys in an inverted T arrangement. The keyboard also has an automatic backlight handy when working in low-light conditions. There is also the power button with a fingerprint sensor, which can be used for a secure login, ensuring that no one can access your machine without your consent. Generally, the M3 keyboard is a great companion for typing and will leave you happy with the device.

Trackpad

Another impressive feature is the spacious glass-covered haptic sensor that allows you to swipe and scroll through your Mac M3 easily. The touchpad, found at the keyboard’s arterial part, has force touch pressure-sensitive controls for precise cursor control. Whether you are working, streaming, creating content, or gaming, the touchpad will enable you to perform all this more smoothly.

Accessibility and Connectivity

The Macbook 14-inch M3 provides additional features to enable you to use a Mac, especially for people with disabilities or when your hands are engaged. There is support for mobility, vision, hearing, and learning that go the extra mile to allow you to do more. These features include:

• Siri and dictation
• Reduce motion.
• Text-to-speech
• Closed captions
• Increase contrast.
• Switch control
• Zoom

The 14” Macbook Pro M3 has inbuilt apps, including Appstore, Books, Calendar, Photobooth, GarageBand, Find My, Music, Apple TV, and Siri. The Macbook is accessible to the internet via WIFI 6E and has Bluetooth connectivity to pair with your speakers, Air pods, or your phone and share files or play music.

Audio Features

The Mac M3 supports audio formats, including MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (plus), and Dolby Atmos. The Macbook Pro 16-inch M2 Po 2023 acknowledges your need for good audio output that lets you enjoy watching videos, TV, music, or an immersive gaming experience. For this and more, the 14” Macbook Pro M3 has a high-fidelity 6-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers that provide an expansive stereo sound. There is also the Dolby Atmos for spatial audio you can enjoy over your Air Pods Pro or headphones connected through the 3.5mm headphone jack. The HDMI port enables multichannel audio output, like connecting your Mac to your smart TV. With the M2 Pro, there is no dull moment in life.

Unboxing

In the box, you will find;

• 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro M3
• USB-C Magsafe 3 Cable
• 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Hits and Misses

Hits

• Large Display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
• Magic Keyboard
• Slim bezel
• Lightweight
• Fantastic audio upgrade
• Capable battery
• High performance and efficiency
• Large memory space with SDXC Port
• Enough ports for different functions

Misses

• High price tag
• Configuration of the RAM and SSD cost a lot
• Lacks a touchscreen.

Verdict

The 14-inch Macbook Pro family provides an impressive laptop experience that will satisfy you. The laptops are of premium design and provide extraordinary performance thanks to the long-lasting battery. Unlike the Pro and Max models, the Pro M3 has 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports and a smaller storage space. This may be why the price is lower than the others. Overall, the 14-inch Macbook Pro M3 still holds its position as a great machine that will give you the performance you need at work while gaming or exploring your creative side.

Alternative Laptops

• Macbook Pro 14-inch M2 Pro 2023
• Macbook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro
• Asus ZenBook 14x OLED
• HP Envy 16
• Samsung Galaxy Book 3

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