Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro models, featuring the powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. These laptops are available in both 14-inch and 16-inch sizes.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is equipped with the M5 Pro chip, boasting 18 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores. The same configurations for the M5 Max are also available in the 14-inch version.
According to Apple, the storage in the new MacBook Pro operates twice as fast as the previous generation, reaching speeds up to 14.5 GB/s. This means users not only benefit from increased storage capacity but also enhanced speed. However, these upgrades have resulted in a price increase.
Prices have risen across the entire MacBook Pro lineup. The 14-inch model with the M5 chip, previously starting at $1599, now begins at $1699. In this configuration, users receive a doubled base storage of 1 TB.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro can be configured with either the M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. The M5 Pro variant offers options of 15 or 18 CPU cores and 16 or 20 GPU cores. Users can choose between 24 or 48 GB of RAM, with the storage starting at 1 TB, up from the previous standard of 512 GB. Those opting for the M5 Max will have 18 CPU cores and options for 32 or 40 GPU cores.
These laptops also feature Apple’s custom N1 chip, offering Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. Apple estimates the MacBook Pro’s battery life to last up to 24 hours, with fast charging capable of reaching 50% in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher adapter. The device retains the Liquid Retina XDR display (up to 1600 nits HDR, 1000 nits SDR), which has been in use for several years, and now includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage front camera. Additional features include studio-quality microphones and a six-speaker audio system with Spatial Audio support. The laptops run on macOS Tahoe, integrated with Apple Intelligence.
Similarly, the M5 Pro and M5 Max versions see a price rise: the 14-inch M5 Pro model now costs $2199, up from $1999, and the 16-inch version starts at $2699, up from $2499. The standard 16-inch version comes with 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage—double that of the previous generation. The M5 Max option starts with 2 TB of storage and 36 GB of RAM, priced at $3599 for the 14-inch version and $3899 for the 16-inch variant.
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Apple emphasizes the enhanced performance of its latest chips and the laptops they power. The company claims up to a 30% increase in CPU performance and up to a 50% boost in GPU performance compared to the M4 Pro/Max. Thanks to the new Fusion architecture and GPUs equipped with Neural Accelerators in each core, the laptops deliver up to 4× greater AI performance than the previous generation.
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