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MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro / M5 Max, 2026)
The largest Pro with Fusion Architecture and 614 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Overview
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the only size sold in 2026 that comes exclusively with Pro or Max chips. The M5 Max version reaches up to 40 GPU cores and 614 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while M5 Pro tops out at 64 GB and 307 GB/s.
Storage begins at 1 TB or 2 TB depending on the chip, with SSD speeds up to 14.5 GB/s. A 96-watt or higher USB-C adapter charges the battery to half in about 30 minutes.
The Liquid Retina XDR display, three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC slot and MagSafe 3 remain, and the laptop supports up to four external displays with the Max chip.
Why it mattered
The top of the 2026 Mac laptop line, built for sustained heavy workloads and AI development.
At a glance
- Announced
- March 3, 2026
- Released
- March 11, 2026
- Launch price
- $2,699
- Chip / processor
- Apple M5 Pro / M5 Max
- Display
- 16.2"
- Storage
- 1 TB to 8 TB
- Status
- Available
Highlights
- M5 Pro or M5 Max
- Up to 128 GB unified memory
- 614 GB/s memory bandwidth on M5 Max
- Fast charge to 50 percent in about 30 minutes
- Up to 24 hours battery
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 16.2-inch
- Type
- Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), ProMotion, optional nano-texture
- Brightness
- 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR
Chip
- Chip
- Apple M5 Pro or M5 Max
- CPU cores
- Up to 18 (6 super, 12 performance)
- GPU cores
- Up to 20 (M5 Pro), up to 40 (M5 Max)
Memory
- RAM
- Up to 64 GB (M5 Pro), up to 128 GB (M5 Max)
- Storage options
- 1 TB (M5 Pro) or 2 TB (M5 Max) base, up to 8 TB SSD
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 24 hours
Ports
- Ports
- 3 Thunderbolt 5, 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 Spatial Audio
Security
- Authentication
- Touch ID
How it compares
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