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The M3 Pro: A Rare Misstep in Apple Silicon’s Performance Arc
TL;DR –The M3 had some solid generational improvements like hardware ray tracing but in terms of multi-core CPU and GPU, the M3 Pro variant’s overall performance is too similar to the previous M2 Pro. Jump down to the “The Bad & Ugly” section. The Apple M3 system-on-chip (SoC) family represents a significant evolution over its…
MacBook Pro 14″ (M3 Pro)
The MacBook Pro 14″ (M3 Pro), introduced in November 2023, is a powerful and versatile laptop designed for professionals. Here is an interesting video about the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro, Nov 2023).
MacBook Pro 16″ (M3 Pro)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023) is a powerful laptop designed for professionals across creative and technical industries. It is ideal for professionals needing a reliable multimedia workstation with cutting-edge features in a portable form factor. However, its high price may limit accessibility for casual users. Here’s a video by MKBHD with more information.
MacBook Pro 16″ (M3 Max)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023) is a premium laptop designed for creative professionals and power users who demand top-tier performance. Here’s a video by MKBHD with more information.
MacBook Pro 14″ (M4 Pro)
We just acquired a “base” (24 GB RAM / 512 GB SSD) MacBook M4 Pro 14″ (MSRP $1,999) model from BestBuy during their Memorial Day sale. Along with price matching against Microcenter ($1,699), a BestBuy members-only $75 rebate, “free” AppleCare+ for members, and 2% cash back from the Apple Card, it was a no brainer.…
Apple M3 versus M4 Battle – Worth the upgrade?
If you have an M3, is it worth upgrading to the new M4? Everyone’s raving about it so let’s take a look if you need to spend your hard earned cash. Geekbench 6 Score Comparison: Apple M3 versus M4 Chips Apple’s M3 and M4 chip families include Base, Pro, and Max variants. Below is a…
MacBook Pro 15″ (Intel Core i7-7920HQ)
Note the GPU in this model is not unified and is the discrete AMD Radeon Pro 560. Used 2017 MacBook Pro 15″ (Intel Core i7-7920HQ) Pricing Trends The 2017 MacBook Pro 15″ with Intel Core i7-7920HQ was once a premium choice for professionals needing strong performance in a portable package. Fast-forward to today, and the…
Why the M2 Pro & M2 Max Are Still Excellent Used Macs in 2025
With Apple’s M4 family officially on the scene, prices for older M2 Pro and M2 Max machines have dipped—yet their real-world performance still holds strong. For many users still on Intel or M1 systems, these M2 chips represent one of the best values in the second-hand Mac market right now. Based on benchmark data from…
Max Tech’s monster Mac Studio comparison: M2 Ultra vs. M3 Ultra vs. M4 Max
What if you got together some of the most expensive Macs ever released and tested all of then? Check out this video, just dropped a few days ago on YouTube where they reviewed 3 different Apple Mac Studios. They went with both un-binned (full versions) of the Mac Studios (see below). Brief Highlights Not surprisingly…
MacBook Pro 16″ (M4 Max)
The Apple MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max, introduced in 2024, represents a significant leap in performance for Apple’s professional laptop line. It features the powerful M4 Max chip, which boasts up to a 16-core CPU with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, and a 40-core GPU capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This powerhouse laptop…