Skip It! You Probably shouldn't buy this M3 MacBook Pro

2 Months with the base model M3 MacBook Pro

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[rafdavid]

Selling MBP with 8GB unified memory should be illegal.

[filip-hx]

You are absolutely right. 8 GB RAM is not enough for a future proof Mac.

[PF]

I have this laptop in space grey, base model. I have no issues with it. I use google chrome with 8 tabs open at all times. no problems. I enjoy the screen on this laptop so much its awesome

[bryans]

I debated upgrading to this M3 from my M1 Pro MBP 14 (16GB/1TB), but based on what I've been hearing from YouTubers I wouldn't come out ahead.

[terrym]

Finally pulled the trigger and retired my old 2012 MacBook Air and ordered a new M3 MacBook Air 16GB RAM &512 SSD in midnight.
As I was in a position to spend a bit more I did so.
It will be a step up

[Anteater]

5:21 That’s crazy. Is the M3 chip basically on par with the M2 Pro chip? Maybe I should wait for M3 Mac mini instead of paying for M2 Pro Mac mini…

[Jerdpo]

Keep the good work Jerry. I Think you have your place in the tech reviewer universe. You bring nuance and answers to deeper questions than the usual youtuber's "product review". You made me buy an iphone 15 pro instead of the pro max and i'm glad I did it, and now I cant use a phone unless there is a mat screen protector on it. Next step would be to have a visual identity / visual cue to differientiate yourself from the mass. I can easily spot a thumbnail from LTT, Mathew Monitz, MKBHD and hardware canucks from a search, but when I look for you, I have to comb everything one by one.

[wellfleetion]

I got the base model last week but with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive from my local Apple Store. However, it drove me nuts that it's still not a "Pro" machine with the lack of the Pro chip. I returned it yesterday and got a space black 1TB MBP and am glad I did.

[skyline]

I just pick up a 16 inch M3 Max and this is my first Apple silicon, I’m coming from a Intel base Mac Pro

[aliticx]

8gb isn’t enough for power users let alone content creators or professionals. So if a person buys an 8gb configuration, it’s on him.

[MattHalpain]

Wow, thank you for the valuable test results of the M3 MBP. I will definitely skip the M3 MBP.

[azsazsin]

Ive got this macbook. It scares me thinking it will be obsolete in the next 2-3yrs. I can everything that I need to do atm in my ipad, I was just hoping this will be beneficial when I start university next month.

[danielhebert]

I just upgraded to this model from my 2019 Intel MacBook Pro. Though I did purchase the M3 with 16 gb and 1 TB SSD. I honestly love it. With the $200 discount through Amazon, and as someone who typically keeps computers for 4-5 years, I feel that I got my money’s worth.

[steveoc]

It’s only 1 price bump above a 13” M2 air with 512gb

For that you get a bigger brighter display, card slot, hdmi, and a faster cpu

I don’t see how that is a problem.

8gb is fine for software development too

[tomburke]

Have you reached out to other tech reviewers to ask them to test your Final Cut Pro export on their base M3 MacBook Pro (because they all have them)? Ever since I watched your earlier video on this issue I wondered if this was a hardware problem with your actual computer rather than the model itself. I'm basing this on the fact that all of the reviews since Apple Silicon computers were originally released seem to say that the base models (M1, M2 and now M3) will get the job done, just (quite) slowly - except yours. I still think it might be a hardware fault with your computer.

[henrytuanpham]

Hello, Jerry. I'm considering to buy my first MacBook after four years of working as a software engineer; my daily activities aren't too demanding, so should I go with the m3 16/512 or m1 pro model? 14" In my country, these two versions are priced the same.

[ibrahimhaque]

Honest and good review. Getting an 8 might be okay for the time being but imagine it in 6, 7, 8 years

[Mrfranciscomeraz]

I bought this model on best buy great deal, 1, 280 (open box- excellent) with 24 months to pay it interest free. I have always wanted a MAC and I dont know how I feel about it, Hopefully I can at least play League of legends!

[piotrd.]

With either 16 GB of RAM or 2 external display support it would be FLYING of the shelves. Such as it is - hello refurbrished M1 Pro. Hell, at least 12 GB + 512 GB....at same price.

[paolocoppi]

Those in need of the base model would be better off getting a MacBook Air M1 base model and saving a lot of money!