Question 1

How much does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary by condition, storage, and colour — see current listings on this page.

Question 2

What processor does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max uses the Apple M3 Max chip with up to a 16-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU, depending on the configuration.

Question 3

How much RAM does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max has 36 GB to 128 GB of unified memory, depending on the configuration. The memory is not user-upgradeable after purchase.

Question 4

What storage options does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max come in?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max has 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB of SSD storage. Internal storage is not user-upgradeable.

Question 5

How long does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max battery last?

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You can expect strong all-day battery life on a healthy MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max — about 12 hours of regular use (email, documents, browsing). Task guide: up to 18 hours movie playback; up to 12 hours wireless web browsing. Used units vary with battery health and brightness.

Question 6

What ports does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max has MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, an SDXC card slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Question 7

What display does the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max have?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a 3024 × 1964 resolution and 120 Hz ProMotion.

Question 8

What are the dimensions and weight of the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max measures 1.55 cm | 0.61 in high, 31.26 cm | 12.31 in wide, 22.12 cm | 8.71 in deep, and weighs 1.63 kg | 3.6 lb.

Question 9

When was the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max released?

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The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max was released in October 2023.

Question 10

What should I check before buying a used MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max?

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Check battery health and cycle count, screen, keyboard, trackpad, ports, charger, serial number, and Activation Lock. Confirm listed RAM and storage match System Information.

Question 11

Is the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max waterproof?

Accepted Answer

No. The MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max is not waterproof and does not have an IP water-resistance rating. Tip from our experience: many liquid-damage cases start with coffee or a cold drink beside an open laptop. Keep drinks well away from the keyboard while you work.

MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max

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