Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
42.5Performance61.1
—Graphicschip72.8
74.3Displayspec-based44.9
82.1Batteryspec-based78.5
73.1Portabilityspec-based75.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) scores 64.7 against 64.7 for Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)
- 129% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 700 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 43
- 700% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 43% higher charging: 100 W vs 70 W
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,965 vs 11,966
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+5% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+129% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,099+5%Top 13% | 2,952Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,966Bottom 34% | 14,965+25%Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 74.5 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.3 h+9% | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 70 W | 100 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.44 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+2% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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