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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro / 18GB

Apple M3 Pro (14c GPU) · Apple M3 Pro · 18GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$1,999
B
65/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro / 18GB is a creator laptop built around the Apple M3 Pro and Apple M3 Pro (14c GPU), paired with 18GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.5 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 22 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~12.1 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 18 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $1,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 65/100 (tier B).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryCreator
GPUApple M3 Pro (14c GPU)
CPUApple M3 Pro
RAM18 GB
VRAM14 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.5 lbs
Battery (claimed)22 hrs
Battery (realistic)~12.1 hrs
Price (USD)$1,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB · 65/100
GPU score48/100
CPU score76/100
AI / LLM capability~17B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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