MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023)	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021
key specs
Display size	14.20-inch	14.20-inch
Display resolution	1964x3024 pixels	3024x1964 pixels
Processor	Apple M3	Apple M1 Pro
RAM	8GB	16GB
OS	macOS	macOS
SSD	512GB	512GB
Weight	1.55 kg	1.60 kg
Touchscreen	-	No
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, 2023)	MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021
Release date	October 31, 2023	October 18, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	221.20 x 312.60 x 15.50	22.12 x 31.26 x 1.55
Weight (kg)	1.55	1.6
Colours	Silver, Space Black	Silver, Space Gray
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	17
Battery Capacity (WHR)	70	70
Material	-	Aluminium
display
Size	14.20-inch	14.20-inch
Resolution	1964x3024 pixels	3024x1964 pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Touch Screen	-	No
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M3	-
memory
RAM	8GB	16GB
RAM Slots	-	1
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB
storage
SSD	512GB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.0
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Yes	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
Pointer Device	-	Touchpad
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	3	3
USB Ports	3 x Thunderbolt 3 (Type C)	-
HDMI Port	Yes	Standard
Multi Card Slot	SDXC Card Reader	SDXC Card Reader
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	3
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	-	No

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