Apple Unveils New Space Black MacBook Pro Color for M3 Pro and M3 Max

Apple at its "Scary Fast" October event has announced a new dark aluminum Space Black color for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M3 Pro and M3 Max chips.

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Apple calls the new ‌MacBook Pro‌ in Space Black, "a gorgeous dark aluminum finish, with a breakthrough anodization method that resists fingerprints." The enclosure is created from a custom alloy that uses 100% recycled aluminum and is described as "very durable."

M3 Pro and M3 Max models are also available in Silver, while the 14‑inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M3 is available in Silver and Space Gray – but not Space Black.

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The 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M3 Pro chip start at $1,999 and $2,499, respectively, and the 14-inch and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M3 Max chip start at $3,199 and $3,499, respectively. ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with the M3 Pro chip will be available to pre-order from next week, while models with the M3 Max chip will be available later in November.

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Top Rated Comments

rforno Avatar
19 months ago
The new Macbook Pros come with an 'advanced thermal system' -- aka a fan.

I'm sure it's the most innovative fan they've ever put inside a laptop.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
adam1080 Avatar
19 months ago
dammit. my 16" m2 max is utter, ugly trash now...
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
abatabia Avatar
19 months ago
Now that is pretty.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mectojic Avatar
19 months ago
First pro black Apple laptop since the PowerBook G3 Pismo!!!
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
camelphat2019 Avatar
19 months ago

Beautiful. A shame I only need the basic m3.
99% of users need the basic m3 , lol
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19 months ago
BlackBook is Back
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