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WhenAppleintroducednew MacBook Pro modelsduring its “Scary Fast” event this week it also introduced a weakness to the range that the M2 models didn’t have.
That’s because the previous 14-inch MacBook Pro started with a step-up version of Apple Silicon in the M2 Pro and at a higher price point, therefore. Apple opted to retain the 13-inch MacBook Pro as its entry-level alternative.
Now though, with the latest range refresh, it has scrapped the 13-inch variant, replacing it with a cheaper, standard M3-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro. That’s great in many regards. but in doing so it has introduced a caveat to the line-up – the entry-level M3 MacBook Pro cannot serve two external monitors.
This is the reason I personally opted for a 14-inchM2 Pro MacBook Proover a newMacBook Airearlier this year. I drive two external monitors and only the Pro sported that feature.
However, some might now opt for a 14-inch model not knowing the distinction.
The issue lies with Apple’s base Silicon, no matter the nomenclature. Only the M3 Pro and M3 Max chipsets are capable of outputting video to two external monitors simultaneously.
In addition, the M3 MacBook Pro only comes with Thunderbolt 3 ports, not Thunderbolt 4 which can be found on the M3 Pro and M3 Max models. This means the entry-level MacBook Pro is only capable of outputting to one display at a maximum of 6K 60Hz.
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Of course, this might not bother you. And you might instead be thrilled that there is a more affordable 14-inch Pro laptop at last.
Just keep in mind that, if you do want to run two external monitors, you will need to opt for the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro that starts at £2,099 / $1,999.
If you’re not so fussed, the M3 MacBook Pro models start at £1,699 / $1,599.
And, it’s not a concern at all if you’re in the market for a larger MacBook Pro – all 16-inch models support two external displays and start at £2,599 / $2,499. There is no 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro.
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