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Apple · Released October 15, 2025

MacBook Pro 14-inch M5

The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro adds a big M5 speed jump and lasted 24 hours of video in one test.

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8.5/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 if you edit photos or video and want a fan for sustained work: reviewers praised the big CPU and GPU gains, faster SSD, great speakers and the optional nano-texture screen, and one test measured 24 hours 6 minutes of video. Apple lists it from $1,999 (Oct 8, 2026), $700 more than the M5 Air. Skip it if you own an M4 MacBook Pro, because the design is unchanged. It still uses Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4, and memory and SSD upgrades remain expensive.

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Key specs
Panel type
14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;
Battery
72.4 Wh lithium-polymer
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
14" (356 mm)
Resolution
8K
Refresh
60 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
or M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · Video encode engine · 32-core GPU · ProRes encode and decode engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
GPU
10-core GPU
RAM
32 GB
Storage
1TB SSD · 2TB SSD · 4TB · 1TB · 4TB or 8TB · Configurable to:
OS
VoiceOver · Voice Control · Zoom · Closed Captions · Motion, display, and text settings · Features include:
Battery
Wired charge
140 W
Body
Weight
3.42 lb (1.55 kg)
Dimensions
Weight (M5): 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) 8 · 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) · Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) · Width: 14.01 inches (35.57
Colors
Space Black · Space Black Silver · Silver
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Display14" (356 mm) · 60 Hz
Chipsetor M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · Video encode engine · 32-core GPU · ProRes encode and decode engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores32 GB RAM · 10-core GPU
RAM / storage32 GB · 1TB SSD · 2TB SSD · 4TB · 1TB · 4TB or 8TB · Configurable to:VoiceOver · Voice Control · Zoom · Closed Captions · Motion, display, and text s
Weight3.42 lb (1.55 kg)Weight (M5): 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) 8 · 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) · Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) · Width: 14.01 inches (35.57
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 if you edit photos or video and want a fan for sustained work: reviewers praised the big CPU and GPU gains, faster SSD, great speakers and the optional nano-texture screen, and one test measured 24 hours 6 minutes of video. Apple lists it from $1,999 (Oct 8, 2026), $700 more than the M5 Air. Skip it if you own an M4 MacBook Pro, because the design is unchanged. It still uses Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4, and memory and SSD upgrades remain expensive.

Best for

Photographers and video editors who want a quieter, longer-lasting pro laptop.

Not for

M4 MacBook Pro owners and buyers who only browse and write.

Main strengthBig M5 CPU and GPU gains
Main weaknessNo Wi-Fi 7 or Thunderbolt 5
Reasons to buy
Big M5 CPU and GPU gains
About 24 hours of video in one test
Much faster SSD
Excellent speaker system
Reasons to avoid
No Wi-Fi 7 or Thunderbolt 5
Expensive memory and SSD upgrades
Same design as the M4 model
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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PCMag4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2025, M5) Review: Same Shell, New SuperpowersBrian Westover · Jun 2026Read on PCMag ↗
Tom's Hardware4/5
Article · Full reviewApple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) review: Raising the performance bar with M5Brandon Hill · Oct 2025Read on Tom's Hardware ↗
WIRED8/10
Article · Full reviewApple MacBook Pro (M5, 14-Inch) Review: More of the SameLuke Larsen · Oct 2025Read on WIRED ↗
Hardware Canucks · Mar 2026The Macbook Pro M5 Review - It Changes EVERYTHINGWatch on YouTube ↗
Dave2D · Nov 2025Is Apple Bored of Winning? - M5 MacBook ProWatch on YouTube ↗
Zip Tie Tech · Nov 2025Windows Laptops Can’t Compete - MacBook Pro M5 ReviewWatch on YouTube ↗
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max, 2024)
Display
14"14.2"
Chipset
or M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · Video encode engine · 32-core GPU · ProRes encode and decode engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency coresM4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8P+4E) / 16-core GPU or 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU / 40-core G
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5
This deviceMacBook Pro 14-inch M5
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AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Display
14"14.2"
Chipset
or M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · Video encode engine · 32-core GPU · ProRes encode and decode engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency coresM4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s
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MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display
AlternativeMacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display
Display
14"14.2"
Chipset
or M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · Video encode engine · 32-core GPU · ProRes encode and decode engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency coresM5 Pro (15-core CPU/16-core GPU or 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neur
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Full specifications

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Display

Panel type
14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;
Brightness
  • XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen
  • 1600 nits peak
  • SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor)
HDR
XDR / HDR

Performance

CPU cores
10-core CPU (4 super + 6 efficiency)

Battery

Battery
72.4 Wh lithium-polymer

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 5.3
Ports
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports (Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 up to 40Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging)
  • HDMI
  • SDXC card slot
  • MagSafe 3
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Webcam
12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Audio
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers

Keyboard & Input

Chassis
Aluminum unibody

Body

Dimensions
1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm (H x W x D)
Colors
  • Space Black
  • Silver

Software & Launch

Operating system
macOS
Released
2025-10-15
In the box
  • 14-inch MacBook Pro
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
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