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MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5, 2025)
M5 adds neural accelerators in every GPU core to the entry Pro.
Overview
Announced in October 2025, the M5 MacBook Pro was a chip-only update. The M5 has a ten-core CPU with four performance and six efficiency cores, a ten-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, and unified memory with more bandwidth than M4. Apple said AI workloads ran several times faster than on the M4 version.
The 14.2-inch XDR display, Space Black and Silver finishes, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3 stayed the same. SSD speeds were roughly doubled, and the Apple N1 wireless chip added Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
The starting price stayed at 1,599 dollars at launch; in March 2026 the base storage rose to 1 TB and the starting price to 1,699 dollars.
Why it mattered
Brought the M5 generation and its AI-focused GPU design to the MacBook Pro line.
At a glance
- Announced
- October 15, 2025
- Released
- October 22, 2025
- Launch price
- $1,599
- Chip / processor
- Apple M5
- Display
- 14.2"
- Storage
- 512 GB to 4 TB
- Status
- Available
Highlights
- Apple M5 chip
- Neural Accelerator in each GPU core
- Wi-Fi 7 via the Apple N1 chip
- Up to 24 hours video playback
- Faster SSD
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 14.2-inch
- Type
- Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), ProMotion, optional nano-texture
- Resolution
- 3024 x 1964
- Brightness
- 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR
Chip
- Chip
- Apple M5
- CPU cores
- 10 (4 performance, 6 efficiency)
- GPU cores
- 10
- Neural Engine
- 16-core
Memory
- RAM
- 16 GB, 24 GB or 32 GB unified memory
- Storage options
- 512 GB to 4 TB SSD
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 24 hours video playback
Ports
- Ports
- 3 Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 6
Camera
- Camera
- 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
Audio
- Speakers
- Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers
Security
- Authentication
- Touch ID
Design
- Dimensions
- 1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm
- Weight
- 1.55 kg (3.4 lb)
Software
- Launch OS
- macOS Tahoe 26
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