MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Pro (MacBook Pro 14 2023 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 7,799

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 8,999

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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)

The M3 Pro’s 11-core CPU (5P+6E) and 14-core GPU outperform the M1 Max’s 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU in sustained workloads due to higher clock speeds and better efficiency, while remaining fanless under typical loads. The MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro is best for video editors needing 36GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K/6K timeline editing, with 18+ hours of battery life from its 72.6Wh pack. The MacBook Pro 16 M1 Max suits professionals running 8K ProRes renders or heavy AI training, where 64GB RAM and 44W GPU TDP deliver unmatched multi-threaded throughput despite its 2.2kg weight. In UAE at AED 7799 vs AED 8999, the M3 Pro is better because it offers more storage and newer Wi-Fi 6E for half the price difference; in India at ₹194900 vs ₹219900, the M3 Pro wins on value because it includes double the storage and 12GB more RAM at ₹25000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 14 (M3)

MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)

Processor

Apple M3 Pro 11-Core 11c/11t, 5 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 6 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 24 W PL1 / Sustained

Apple M1 Max 10c/10t 10 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Apple M3 Pro 14-Core GPU, 24 W TDP

Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU, 44 W TDP

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)

RAM

18 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

64 GB , LPDDR5-6400

Storage

1024

512

Battery

72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion

99.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Weight

1.6 kg ( = 56.44 oz / 3.53 pounds), Power Supply: 236 g ( = 8.32 oz / 0.52 pounds)

2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds), Power Supply: 353 g ( = 12.45 oz / 0.78 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 14 (M3)	MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Max)	Difference
UAE	AED 7,799	AED 8,999	MacBook Pro 14 (M3) saves AED 1,200
India	₹ 1,94,900	₹ 2,19,900	MacBook Pro 14 (M3) saves ₹ 25,000

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