Apple MacBook Pro M3 – 1 Month Later: Not What I Expected!

Here's my full in-depth review of the new MacBook Pro M3 in Space Black, the fastest MacBook yet! After over a month of using the M3 MacBook Pro, this laptop is more than just an iterative chipset bump – it's better value for money than I had thought. I hope you enjoy the review!

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0:00 – MacBook Pro M3
0:54 – Brighter Mini LED Display & Space Black
2:51 – M3 Power & Real Life Usage
6:04 – Gaming: Dynamic Caching + Ray Tracing
7:10 – macOS Sonoma
8:20 – Which MacBook M3 Variation?
9:27 – Is It Worth It?

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Apple MacBook Pro M3 – 1 Month Later: Not What I Expected!

[AndrewEthanZeng]

Hey guys, popping in to say THANK YOU for 250K subscribers.

Thank you for continuing to watch my content and supporting the channel (esepcially the OGs), I hope my videos entertain and help your purchases. See you at 1M some day 😄

[eliteshot]

Today is my first day with my MacBook Pro M3 Pro and I am so happy with it. I have nothing to complain about. The New macOS Sonoma is pre instaled but only the Version 14.1.

[DiabloMatrix]

Nice review~ ! I personally bought the M3 Max 14 inch base model, only had it a few days though, but so far really happy with it. Moving from an m1 air to this new laptop, the improvements are very impressive.

[jimtipton]

I needed smaller so I went from a 16" M1 Max 10/24/32 to a 14" M3 Pro 12/18/18 and it hasn't missed a beat. Use it for photo and video editing and multi tasking. If anything it seems a little quicker overall. Enjoying the Space Black and smaller size.

[chaeugene]

Enjoyed your review as usual! MacBook Pro M3 in space black looks really sleek and a stunner! BMW M3

[TheThaiLife]

Your tests are interesting and I really think exports are the main thing that you can notice a difference, because I have an M2 Max 16 inch and I was just able to borrow my friends, M3 Pro, which was great. However, for me, I actually couldn’t tell a functional difference between the two. I run, vivid for my display to increase the brightness, which is basically all that Apple did, it’s the same panel, and the use software to increase the brightness just like I do. However, I was creating a multi layer 4K project in Davinci resolve and I also had to tweak a CapCut project. Both used Sony Alpha cameras 4K 10 bit, maybe seven or eight layers with de-noise filters, and a lot of color grading. Just for fun, on my own M2 Max 32, I decided to export both at the same time. This test done while connected to three different 32 inch 4K panels. I was able to export both simultaneously, have Photoshop open with a flawless experience, creating thumbnails for both videos and a full screen, YouTube video playing at 4K with no lag in no stuttering whatsoever. So let’s be honest, each generation is better but it’s to the point where they are all so freaking amazing. You really have to squint your eyes and focus on a few seconds of export time these days. Rather than just contributing to the Apple marketing machine, it would be nice if you were a little bit more balanced about, how great the M1 and M2 are even today. For some tasks, because my machine has more graphics course than the new comparable M3 version, the M2 is faster. This is especially true in the pro models, which received a big downgrade this year for the M3. also, thermally the 14 inch M3 is also a lot less of an upgrade than the 16 inch M2. so it’s cool, you’re excited, but it would be a little bit cooler if you were a little bit more realistic, and balanced, instead of so breathlessly stepping in line with the marketing your hearing

[gerasa]

4:02 you are using two different versions of geekbech (5 and 6), those scores can't be compared, especially for single core, because they change baseline CPU for 1000 points

[JohnnyFD]

I would upgrade, but my M1 Macbook Air still does everything I need it to do, even 4K video editing. Until Apple gives us 512gb-1tb as a minimum for the base model, I won't pay to upgrade.

[Joanlnor]

Thanks for the review! I'm about to pick this MacBook pro M3 pro. Just a question, please. 18gb of ram is enough? I'm gonna use the laptop essentially for graphic design and raw photos editing (Illustrator, well all the Adobe Suite), and some tabs on Chrome and Spotify on background. It will be my first MacBook ever and I plan to use it for some years in future.
Greetings from Peru!

[maurocigliuti]

great timing on this, I'm trying to figure out if a refurbished M2 Max is better value than m3 pro since there are some great deals on apple refurbished store. It's not that I need the max, I'll be using the machine for coding mostly and some video editing (not 8k), so I'm leaning towards the M3 pro with upgraded 36 gb of ram for now

[garyroberts]

Just invest in my first Apple product other than an IPhone! Bought the 18cpu/gpu MacBook Pro and it’s in the mail this morning! Watching videos about my purchase and I must say, this one got me the most hyped! So excited to play with my new piece of hardware.

[philallsopp]

Been a supporter and user of Apple for a long while. I can run Windows 11 apps seamlessly - and fast - with Parallels 19. Best of both worlds. App, e’s build quality and ergonomic design (hardware and software) is second to none.

[Dfit]

I think the Space Black looks better than the Midnight. I feel Space Black just looks more premium BECAUSE it's not as dark as Midnight. Very black computers just don't look premium imo.

[jplopez]

Bought the MacBook Air with 16gb of ram but ended up exchanging it to the M3 pro since it was only $200 more!!! Best part it was on I got a $2000 laptop for almost $600 off =)

[that-guyyyy]

How are these videos so satisfying to watch! You can tell a lot of time goes into every video! Big fan!

[dhananjay-singh]

Hi, Your video has been a pleasant surprise, being different from the other reviews of M3 Pro, where mostly all have compared it to M2 Pro an how M2 is better in many ways....while you have compared to a M2 Max with experiential data about M3 Pro being better.

I have ordered M3 Pro Silver, as I cannot stand any smudges and also port discolouration, which is going to Upgrading from the Air 2017, this was keeping in ind the next 3 years.... as I plan to stream / do basic video editing fro YouTube....

Thanks for the review. Cheers !

[sunnyjan]

Can someone please share his/her feedback on this new Space Black colour. I did some research and found that the colour is fading from the sharp edges of this MacBook Pro M3 Pro.

[RolandSchlosser]

I bought a few days ago a M3 Pro and it arrives in about 2 weeks... I just can't wait to test it out!

[mustafa-oqfg]

the battery on the macbook pro M3 sucks. i watch a video in youtube and i can literally see the battery percentage dropping

[cyprienl]

I love my M3 Pro.. I went with a larger SSD though.