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MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro

The M5 Pro turns the 16-inch into a 21-hour workstation.

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Finish · Space Black
Buying call

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) lasted 21 hours 10 minutes in independent continuous web-browsing testing, and its 16.2-inch 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR display holds 1,026 nits of full-screen HDR at 120Hz. Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SD slot, a headphone jack and MagSafe make it dongle-free. At 2.1kg it's a desk-and-bag machine, not an ultraportable.

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

Specs that matter

Display
Resolution
3456x2234
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU: 6 super + 12 performance cores)
GPU
20-core GPU
RAM
24 GB
Storage
1TB SSD
OS
macOS
Battery
Wired charge
140 W
Body
Weight
4.72 lb (2.14 kg)
Dimensions
1.68cm x 35.57cm x 24.81cm
Colors
Space Black; Silver
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

ChipsetApple M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU: 6 super + 12 performance cores)24 GB RAM · 20-core GPU
RAM / storage24 GB · 1TB SSDmacOS
Weight4.72 lb (2.14 kg)1.68cm x 35.57cm x 24.81cm
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) lasted 21 hours 10 minutes in independent continuous web-browsing testing, and its 16.2-inch 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR display holds 1,026 nits of full-screen HDR at 120Hz. Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SD slot, a headphone jack and MagSafe make it dongle-free. At 2.1kg it's a desk-and-bag machine, not an ultraportable.

Best for

Video editors, developers and 3D artists who want maximum battery life with pro power

Not for

Anyone who wants a light laptop

Main strengthM5 Pro with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU
Main weaknessHeavy at 2.1kg
Reasons to buy
M5 Pro with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU
21h10m in continuous web-browsing testing
1,026-nit full-screen HDR on a 120Hz XDR panel
Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI and SD slot
Reasons to avoid
Heavy at 2.1kg
Large 16-inch footprint
Display notch
Measured view8.9/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

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Display

Panel type
16.2-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
18-core CPU (6 super + 12 performance)
NPU
16-core Neural Engine

Battery

Battery
100 Wh lithium-polymer

Connectivity

Wireless
  • Apple N1 chip
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 6
  • Thread
Ports
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports (Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 up to 120Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging)
  • HDMI
  • SDXC card slot
  • MagSafe 3
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
Webcam
12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View; 1080p HD video recording
Audio
High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers; Studio-quality three-mic array

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys
  • Force Touch trackpad
Chassis
  • Aluminum enclosure
  • recycled materials in battery
  • magnets
  • and circuit boards

Body

Dimensions
1.68cm x 35.57cm x 24.81cm
Colors
  • Space Black
  • Silver

Software & Launch

Operating system
macOS
Preloaded software
  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • Games
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • iPhone Mirroring
  • Journal
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Passwords
  • Phone
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • Tips
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Weather
Released
2026-03-11
Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty; 90 days complimentary technical support
Certifications
ENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT registered
In the box
  • 16-inch MacBook Pro
  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
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