Apple · 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023)
M3, 2023
Apple's first 14 Pro with a base, non-Pro chip, 1.55 kg, the same 1000 nit 120 Hz ProMotion mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR panel as the M2 Pro and a 70 Wh cell good for roughly 13 hours.
from $1,359 last seen 2026-05-21
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- Best for programming creative work office and web work study
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, display, and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 10/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not supported · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) |
| RAM | 8 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 14.2" 3024x1964 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.55 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 70 Wh, around 13 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Asahi puts the M3 family in Tier 3 early-stage.
- What does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023) cost?
- Last seen around 1359 USD (2026-05-21). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023)?
- 1.55 kg (3.42 lb). That's light for daily carry.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 70 Wh pack, around 13 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with macOS.
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