Apple has unveiled the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max — the most powerful Mac laptops the company has ever built. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch configurations, the new MacBook Pro lineup brings Apple’s latest generation of professional silicon to a redesigned lineup that pushes the boundaries of what a laptop can do for creative professionals, developers, and power users.
M5 Pro — For Creative Professionals
The M5 Pro chip delivers a massive leap in performance over M4 Pro, with improvements across CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance. Key specs include:
- Up to 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU
- Up to 64GB unified memory
- Up to 4TB SSD storage
- Hardware ray tracing and mesh shading
- Support for up to three external displays
M5 Max — Workstation Power in a Laptop
The M5 Max chip is for professionals who need workstation-class performance in a portable form factor:
- Up to 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU
- Up to 128GB unified memory — enough for the most demanding video editing, 3D rendering, and ML training workloads
- Up to 8TB SSD storage
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity on select configurations
Display & Design
Both sizes feature Apple’s stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1600 nits peak HDR brightness. The 16-inch model features a Liquid Glass design refresh with macOS Tahoe, and both models support the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR via the latest macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update.
Pricing & Availability
MacBook Pro M5 Pro starts at $1,999 for the 14-inch model. MacBook Pro M5 Max starts at $3,499. Both are available now.
