On 30 October, Apple released the redesigned 2023 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac laptops with the new M3 processor. The MacBook Pro versions are available in 14-inch and 16-inch display sizes, as well as M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max CPU variations. These PCs are currently on sale in India, beginning 7 November. The prices of the models and their variants are listed below.
24-inch iMac with M3, MacBook Pro (2023) M3 pricing and availability in India
The 8-core GPU edition of the 24-inch iMac with M3 is priced at Rs. 1,34,900 in India, while the 10-core GPU variant with 256GB storage is priced at Rs. 1,54,900. The 512GB model with the 10-core GPU option costs Rs. 1,74,900 in India. It is available in Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Silver, and Yellow.
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 model
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 model with a 10-core GPU and 512GB storage costs Rs. 1,69,900, while the 1TB option costs Rs. 1,89,900.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro CPU and 14-core GPU costs Rs. 1,99,900 in India, while the 18-core GPU costs Rs. 2,39,900. The most expensive 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max processor and 30-core GPU costs Rs. 3,19,900. These models come in Silver and Space Grey colorways.
16-inch MacBook Pro M3
Meanwhile, the 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 with an M3 Pro chip is available in India for Rs. 2,49,900, while the 36GB + 512GB edition is priced at Rs. 2,89,900. The MacBook Pro models with M3 Max CPUs are also available in two configurations: 36GB + 1TB and 48GB + 1TB for Rs. 3,49,900 and Rs. 3,99,900, respectively. These variants are available in Space Black and Silver.
These PCs will be available in India from 7 November through the official Apple website, Apple Stores, and Apple-authorised resellers.
Specifications and characteristics of the 24-inch iMac M3, MacBook Pro (2023).
The 24-inch iMac with an M3 CPU offers a 24-inch 4.5K Retina Display with a peak brightness rating of 500 nits. Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, up to four USB Type-C connectors, two Thunderbolt ports, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity are all supported. It has a 1080p FaceTime camera and a six-speaker system that supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. It comes pre-installed with the new macOS Sonoma.
The 2023 MacBook Pro models have M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chip versions.
They are available in 14-inch and 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR (3,024x1,964 pixel) displays with 120Hz refresh rates and peak brightness levels of 1,600 nits (HDR) and 600 nits (SDR). These models have a backlit keyboard and Touch ID capability for biometric authentication.
These MacBook Pro models include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt 4/ USB 4, MagSafe 3 charging, an SDXC card reader, and HDMI connectivity. They also have a 3.5mm audio jack.
Users of Windows 11 will no longer require WinRAR to open RAR files.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 model is believed to have a battery life of up to 22 hours, while the M3 Pro and M3 Max models have a battery life of up to 18 hours. The battery life on the 16-inch MacBook Pro models is longer, with the M3 Pro and M3 Max processor types claiming up to 22 hours of support.