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68 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Apple MacBook Pro (14.2-Inch, 2023). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and battery. The design and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive comments about the price. Opinions are divided on the portability.
screen, performance, design, battery, size
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Pro (14.2-Inch, 2023) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Apple Laptop ComputersExpert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is another fantastic Apple laptop, designed with those who need serious power on the go in mind.
Huge amount of internal options ; Stunning screen ; Stays quiet and cool
Even more expensive than before (for those in the UK) ; Lack of Face ID makes the notch feel dated already ; Pricey to upgrade the memory
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is another fantastic Apple laptop, designed with those who need serious power on the go in mind. The upgrades over the previous version are minimal, but that doesn’t stop this from being one of the best laptops you can buy.
Expert review by (t3.com)
All-new Space Black finish, all-new M3 power, all-new price: the 2023 MacBook Pro is out-of-this-world impressive
Significant price drop compared to predecessor ; Still super-powerful thanks to M3 silicon ; Stunningly bright and detailed display ; Super battery life
Notched display won't please all ; The Space Black plug is white ; No USB-A port
If you don't immediately fall in love with the new Space Black finish then it doesn't even matter – because Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 is such a powerful and accomplished machine that you'll be simply engulfed by its peerless capability. In M3 Max...
Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)
How do you improve an almost perfect laptop? According to Apple, you give it a specs bump…
New M2 Pro and M2 Max chips ; Almost 20-hour battery life ; The best screen on a laptop
Expensive ; Price rise for UK and Australia
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2023) is a fantastic mobile workstation that brings the power of the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips to a compact and portable laptop. It keeps the same design as the 2021 model, but that's no bad thing given the brilliant screen...
Expert review by : Petter Ahrnstedt (techadvisor.co.uk)
Since Apple switched to its own chips, its computers have become more powerful while becoming significantly more energy efficient, an equation that Intel has not been able to achieve
Powerful ; Long battery life ; Stylish, compact & light ; Great screen
Price
Yes, it’s expensive, but damn what a computer it is! Apple’s new SoC (system on chip) M3 Max is blazingly fast and still the most energy efficient in its class. There’s no other computer besides Apple’s that offers the same high performance with the...
Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)
The late-2023 14-inch MacBook is now the cheapest model – or, we should say, least expensive – in the Apple laptop range. With a huge price increase over the previous generation, expectations are rightly set high for this all-metal laptop. We've put it...
Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)
The 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro is a laptop with a mighty specification and an equally impressive price. It has potential to be the ultimate portable powerhouse but, when it costs this much, things will have to be as close to laptop perfection as can be....
Expert review by : Bobby Hellard (itpro.co.uk)
A well-built M3-powered MacBook that your small business can rely on – just be careful with your configuration choices
Stunning display ; Super M3 processor ; Decent typing experience ; Long battery life
Top spec model is extremely expensive
Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)
This or a MacBook Air? Answers inside the review. #apple #m3 #macbookpro #applesilicon
Excellent performance from M3 ; Very long battery life ; Gorgeous display ; Class-leading build quality ; 512GB of storage as standard ; USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports ; Great keyboard and trackpad ; Superb speakers
Only 8GB of memory ; Only supports one external display ; Upgrade options are pricey ; Display still has blooming issues ; Not available in Space Black
The TL;DR version: The entry-level MacBook Pro finally gets the update it deserves, and it’s an extremely capable machine. The only downer is that it only comes with 8GB of memory as standard.
Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)
The latest 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros have new processors and some other minor updates. Should you upgrade, are they worth buying? We answer these questions and more in this review.
Peerless performance ; Gorgeous display ; Great battery life ; Class-leading build quality ; HDMI 2.1 support ; USB-C Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports
Expensive ; Upgrade options are pricey ; Display still has blooming issues
The TL;DR version: With its combination of gorgeous display, top-notch build quality, great battery life, and out-of-this-world performance, this is the best ultraportable notebook you can buy.
Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)
The new 14-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro lives up to the promise of more performance, but not without a trade-off.
M2 Max boosts graphics Incredible XDR display Really impressive speakers Good 1080p webcam Battery life is even better
Runs hotter and louder
“The M2 Max MacBook Pro runs hotter, but delivers better performance and battery life too.”
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