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MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) came out in October 2025. MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) came out in March 2026. Both run macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Note on MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5): Battery: 24 h video / 16 h web. 1000 nits SDR outdoor; XDR 1000 sustained / 1600 peak. Launched at $1,599 with 512 GB; Apple made 1 TB standard on 2026-03-03.
Note on MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max): M5 Max starts at $3,599 (36 GB / 2 TB). Battery: M5 Pro 22 h video / 14 h web; M5 Max 20 h / 13 h. 70W or 96W charger depending on chip. 1.62 kg with M5 Max.
Chip & memory
Apple M5 → Apple M5 Pro
15 CPU cores, 16 GPU cores, 24 GB memory, 128 GB max memory +2 more
Ports & charging
Thunderbolt 4 → Thunderbolt 5
3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Battery
−2 hours
24 h → 22 h video streaming
Price check
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) launched at $2,199
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Price1 change
Price check
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) — launched at $2,199
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Launch price (US)
$1,599›$2,199+$600
What does this mean?
The price Apple charged in the US on launch day for the lowest configuration, before tax.
This is not what the Mac costs today. More memory, storage or a faster chip cost extra. Older models drop in price over time, so check the used and refurbished links for current prices.
Chip & memory6 gains · 1 change
Chip options: MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5)
- M5 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
Chip options: MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max)
- M5 Pro 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU
- M5 Pro 18-core CPU / 20-core GPU
- M5 Max 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU
- M5 Max 18-core CPU / 40-core GPU
Chip
Apple M5›Apple M5 Pro
What does this mean?
The chip is the Mac's brain. Since late 2020 Apple uses its own chips (Apple silicon: M1, M2 and later). Before that, MacBooks used Intel processors.
Apple silicon Macs run cooler and much longer on battery than Intel MacBooks, and can run many iPhone and iPad apps. Intel Macs can run Windows directly with Boot Camp; Apple silicon Macs cannot.
Matters most if: You need Windows, or you want the longest battery life.
CPU cores
10›15
What does this mean?
The CPU is the part of the chip that runs your apps. More cores means it can work on more things at the same time.
More cores help most when exporting video, compiling code or running many apps at once. For browsing and email, the difference is small. Cores are only comparable within the same family: one Apple silicon core and one Intel core do not do the same amount of work.
GPU cores
10›16
What does this mean?
The GPU handles graphics: what you see on screen, games, and video and photo effects. Apple lists GPU cores for its own chips.
More GPU cores make games, 3D work and video editing smoother. "Not published by Apple" means the Mac uses Intel or AMD graphics, which Apple does not describe in cores.
Memory (base)
16 GB›24 GB
What does this mean?
How much memory (RAM) the cheapest configuration comes with, in gigabytes (GB).
More memory lets you keep more apps and browser tabs open without slowing down. 8 GB is enough for browsing and documents; 16 GB or more helps with photo editing, video and many apps at once. Memory cannot be upgraded later.
Matters most if: You keep many apps or tabs open, or edit photos and video.
Memory (most you can order)
32 GB›128 GB
What does this mean?
The most memory you could order from Apple for this model.
Only matters if you plan to buy a high-end configuration, for example for large video projects or software development.
Storage (base)
512 GB›1 TB
What does this mean?
Storage is where your files, photos and apps are kept. This is the amount in the cheapest configuration. 1 TB (terabyte) is 1,024 GB.
Storage cannot be upgraded inside these MacBooks later. You can add an external drive, but it has to stay plugged in. Photo libraries and video fill storage fastest.
Storage (most you can order)
4 TB›8 TB
What does this mean?
The most storage you could order from Apple for this model.
Only matters if you need to keep very large files on the Mac itself rather than on an external drive.
Neural Engine cores
16 (same on both)
What does this mean?
The Neural Engine is a part of Apple silicon built for machine learning tasks, such as recognizing faces and text in photos.
It speeds up features like Live Text, photo search, voice dictation and Apple Intelligence, while using little battery. Intel Macs do not have one.
Memory type
Unified memory (same on both)
What does this mean?
Memory (RAM) is the working space for open apps and files. Apple silicon uses unified memory: one pool shared by the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine. Intel MacBooks list a memory type such as LPDDR3 or DDR4.
Unified memory lets graphics and apps use the same memory without copying data back and forth, which helps with photo and video work. On these MacBooks memory cannot be added later, so choose enough when you buy.
Ports & charging3 gains · 1 change
USB-C ports
3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)›3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
What does this mean?
The sockets on the sides of the MacBook. Each row shows one port gained or lost.
Built-in HDMI and an SD card slot mean fewer adapters when you connect a TV or projector or copy photos from a camera. With fewer ports you rely more on USB-C hubs and adapters.
Matters most if: You connect displays, cameras or many accessories.
Thunderbolt version
Thunderbolt 4›Thunderbolt 5
What does this mean?
Thunderbolt is a fast connection that uses the USB-C plug (Thunderbolt 2 used an older, smaller plug). Gb/s is gigabits per second. Thunderbolt 2 goes up to 20 Gb/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4 up to 40 Gb/s, and Thunderbolt 5 up to 120 Gb/s.
Faster Thunderbolt matters for external SSDs, docks and high-resolution displays. For charging, keyboards and mice, every version works the same.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E›Wi-Fi 7
What does this mean?
Wi-Fi generations. Each new one handles more devices at once and higher speeds: Wi-Fi 5 (2014), Wi-Fi 6 (2019), Wi-Fi 6E adds a new, less crowded radio band, Wi-Fi 7 is the newest.
You only get the extra speed if your router supports the same generation. With an older router, the difference is small.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3›Bluetooth 6
What does this mean?
Bluetooth connects wireless headphones, mice, keyboards and game controllers. Newer versions have more range and use less power.
Most accessories work with any of these versions. Newer versions mainly help with range and connection stability.
Ports on both
HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack (same on both)
MagSafe version
MagSafe 3 (same on both)
What does this mean?
MagSafe is a charging connector that attaches with magnets. MagSafe 3 is the newest version.
If someone trips over the cable, it pops off instead of pulling the MacBook off the table. It also keeps the USB-C or Thunderbolt ports free while charging.
Charger in the box
70 W (same on both)
What does this mean?
The power of the charger Apple includes in the box, in watts (W). Higher watts can charge faster.
A bigger charger refills the battery faster, especially on larger MacBook Pro models. Any USB-C charger works, but a small one charges slowly.
Battery1 loss
Battery (video)
24 hours›22 hours
What does this mean?
Apple's battery rating for watching video on a full charge, in Apple's own tests. Older models were tested playing downloaded movies, newer ones streaming video over Wi-Fi.
Real use with many apps, high brightness or heavy work drains the battery faster. Batteries also wear out, so an older MacBook today lasts less than it did when new.
Matters most if: You work away from a power outlet for long stretches.
Battery capacity
72.4 Wh (same on both)
What does this mean?
Battery size in watt-hours (Wh): how much energy the battery holds.
A bigger battery helps, but how long it lasts depends even more on the chip. Apple silicon MacBooks last much longer than Intel ones with a similar battery.
Design1 change
Weight
1.55 kg›1.6 kg
What does this mean?
Weight in kilograms. 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds.
A difference of 0.3 kg or more is noticeable when you carry the MacBook every day. The charger adds extra weight to your bag.
Thickness
1.55 cm (same on both)
What does this mean?
How thick the MacBook is when closed, in centimeters. 1 cm is about 0.4 inch. For tapered designs this is the thickest point.
Thinner MacBooks slide into bags and sleeves more easily. A few millimeters are hard to notice in daily use.
Speakers
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers (same on both)
What does this mean?
How Apple describes the MacBook's speakers on its spec page. Apple's wording varies between models. We show it exactly as Apple lists it.
Four- and six-speaker systems, especially those with force-cancelling woofers, give fuller sound with more bass for films and music without headphones.
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