MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro: 11 of 13 decision facts sourced.
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: 9 of 13 decision facts sourced.
| MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro | MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Processor | Apple M3 bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Pro bestbuy.com |
| Memory | 16 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 24 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 2000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Screen size | 14.2 inches bestbuy.com | 14.2 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com | 3024 x 1964 bestbuy.com |
| Brightness | 1000 nits bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Battery life | 22 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 3.5 pounds bestbuy.com | 3.5 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Ports | 3 bestbuy.com | 3 bestbuy.com |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core bestbuy.com | Apple M5 Pro 16-core bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,699.00 bestbuy.com | $2,999.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro: Refresh rate, Battery. MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: Refresh rate, Brightness, Battery, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro offers lower starting price ($1,699 vs $2,999); the Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro counters with more memory (24 GB vs 16 GB) and more storage (2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate or battery yet.
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro lists at $1,999 while MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro lists at $2,799 — MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro undercuts MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro by $800 (40%).
Winner: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro: 6.5/10
MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro: 8.5/10
| MacBook Pro 14‑inch M3 Pro | MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3024 x 1964 |
| Panel | LED | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Processor | Apple M3 | Apple M5 Pro |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core | Apple M5 Pro 16-core |
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14‑inch M5 Pro.
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