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M3 pro vs 7840u framework (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi, With my batch 7 prep mail out, it’s getting in my mind again. And I’m still debating between the 14” m3 pro 18 512 model and the Framework 13 R7 with a 1TB SSD and 32GB of ram. Can’t decide because they both have pros and cons. The framework will cost 1429+~170=€1600 for ssd and ram and the Mac with student discount will cost me €2000. And with the better battery life and screen etc. I’m still debating with myself and can’t choose :( So my question is how do decide because I can’t find a definitive choice for myself. Thanks already for the answers

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

The only ways the Framework is better than the Mac is upgradeability and repairability. Depending on who you are, this could be a no-brainer, a requirement, based on what you do or how careless you are, or maybe you don't care.

Oh and there's the ability to use Windows and/or Linux, if that's something you care about or need, and the ability to swap the USB port modules with other ones.

Other than those, the Mac wins in almost every other field. Better screen, better speakers, way better battery life, better trackpad, and I don't know if this is a problem with AMD systems, but Apple Silicon Macs don't turn into fireballs or vacuum cleaners doing most tasks.