just dropped a new 14-inch MacBook Pro – and it’s all about the chip inside. Powered by the new M5 processor, this MacBook gets faster, smarter, and brings a big leap in AI performance that pushes the Pro lineup to the next level.
headset, Apple also introduced the next-gen 14-inch MacBook Pro, now running on the standard M5 chip – not the M5 Pro or M5 Max just yet. Those higher-end versions will likely arrive later this year or early next.
Design-wise, not much has changed. It still looks identical to the previous generation and comes in space black and silver finishes.
The new MacBook Pro with M5 in black and silver. | Image credit – Apple
But inside, it packs everything that defines the MacBook Pro experience – a Liquid Retina XDR display (with a nano-texture glass option), a 12 MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker sound system, plenty of ports, Apple Intelligence features, and macOS Tahoe to tie it all together.Starting at $1,599, the new MacBook Pro delivers one of the best performance-to-price ratios you can get in the pro laptop segment. Pre-orders are already live, and it officially hits stores on October 22.
MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip. M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.
– John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, October 2025
- 16 GB or 24 GB (configurable to: 24 GB or 32 GB)
- 512 GB or 1 TB storage
- 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display
- ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
- 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 70W USB-C Power Adapter
- Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
- HDMI port
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- SDXC card slot
- MagSafe 3 port
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
M5 makes the MacBook Pro faster, cooler, and smarter
M5 brings several upgrades. | Image credit – Apple
The star of the show, the M5 chip, brings serious upgrades. It’s built with a next-generation GPU that includes a Neural Accelerator in each core, offering up to 3.5x faster AI performance and up to 1.6x better graphics than the M4.
Apple says this new 10-core design also delivers up to 6x faster performance than M1, while being more efficient across the board. The chip includes a faster CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth, speeding up everything from launching heavy apps to running large language models (LLMs) directly on your device.
Battery life still leads the pack – up to 24 hours on a single charge – which means pro users can easily take their workflows anywhere without hunting for an outlet. SSD speeds have also improved, making large file imports and exports faster than ever.
The M5’s faster 16-core Neural Engine also supercharges on-device AI tasks and generative features that power Apple Intelligence, while deep learning, data modeling, and AI-enhanced video processing get a nice performance boost, too.
Apple says users will notice faster text-to-image generation when running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, and LLMs will now run smoother in LM Studio.
And when it comes to graphics, the M5’s upgraded GPU delivers up to 1.6x higher frame rates in games and 1.6x faster graphics performance in pro apps compared to the M4. Apple also calls the M5 CPU “the world’s fastest CPU core”, claiming 20% faster multithreaded performance – perfect for developers, designers, and multitaskers alike.
With the new chipset, the laptop should be even faster. | Image credit – Apple
- Up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing in Topaz Video vs M1, and 1.8x faster than M4
- Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender vs M1, and 1.7x faster than M4
- Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games vs M1, and 1.6x faster than M4
- Up to 2.1x faster code compiling in Xcode vs M1, and 1.2x faster than M4
macOS Tahoe brings new tricks and a more personal feel
macOS Tahoe comes with Liquid Glass. | Image credit – Apple
Spotlight now helps you find apps and files faster – and take actions directly, like emailing or creating notes right from the search bar. Continuity adds a new Phone app, letting users access recents, contacts, and voicemails straight from the Mac, while Live Activities from iPhone help you stay updated in real time on things like flights or deliveries.
The OS also introduces Liquid Glass design, which gives more personalization options with custom folder colors, new app icons, and widgets. The menu bar is now transparent, making the display feel even more immersive. But if you have already updated to macOS Tahoe or to iOS 26, you should be familiar with the new design.
Apple Intelligence expands, too – bringing Live Translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone apps for real-time multilingual chats. Shortcuts get smarter, now integrating directly with Apple Intelligence to automate complex tasks like sorting photos or managing documents. Developers can also tap into these AI models through the Foundations Model framework, enabling specialized on-device intelligence for their own apps.
A solid step forward – even if not a major redesign
While the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 doesn’t completely reinvent the wheel, it’s still a meaningful leap forward in AI performance, graphics, and efficiency. The price staying the same at $1,599 makes it even more appealing for those upgrading from older models.
Sure, it’s not a dramatic jump over the M4 version, but once Apple rolls out the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the real power-users will likely take notice.
Should you upgrade?
If you’re currently using a MacBook Pro with M4 or even M3, you can safely wait – those machines are still incredibly capable. The M5 model improves performance, but not enough to justify an immediate upgrade for most.
However, if you’re coming from an M1 MacBook Pro, that’s a different story. The jump in speed, AI performance, and efficiency will be instantly noticeable – and this new MacBook might just be the right time to make that move.
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