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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)

Released Mar 11, 2026$2,199 launch priceLaptop

The 14-inch MacBook Pro moves to the M5 Pro, and the $2,199 base model has a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage. Apple's N1 chip adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI and SDXC slot carry over, and Apple quotes up to twice the SSD speed of the previous generation. This entry covers the M5 Pro configuration.

Pros

  • Geekbench 6 scores of 4,302 single-core and 25,892 multi-core for the 15-core M5 Pro in benchmark testing
  • Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion, a 1,600-nit HDR peak and an optional nano-texture finish
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI, an SDXC slot and MagSafe 3
  • 1TB of base storage, with Apple quoting SSD speeds of up to 14.5GB/s
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through Apple's N1 chip

Cons

  • Starts at $2,199, up from $1,999 for the M4 Pro model
  • The base 15-core model ships with a 70W adapter, while the 96W adapter Apple lists for fast charging comes only with the 18-core CPU
  • Chassis design is unchanged since the 2021 redesign
  • Memory and storage cannot be upgraded after purchase
74.7Inno Score

Very good

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance83.8
Display74.3
Battery63.2
Portability71.6

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)

Display

Screen size
14.2 ″
Panel type
Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
Resolution
3024x1964
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,600 nits

Performance

Graphics
Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU
RAM
24 GB
Storage
1,024 GB
Storage type
SSD

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (single)
4,302Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
25,892Top 7%

Battery

Capacity
72 Wh
Charging
70 W

Design

Weight
1.6 kg
Thickness
15.5 mm
Material
Recycled Aluminum

Connectivity

Ports
3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6
Webcam
12MP Center Stage
Biometrics
Touch ID

Software

Operating system
macOS Tahoe

Quick answers

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) good in 2026?

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) earns an Inno Score of 74.7/100 (“Very good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The 14-inch MacBook Pro moves to the M5 Pro, and the $2,199 base model has a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage. Apple's N1 chip adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI and SDXC slot carry over, and Apple quotes up to twice the SSD speed of the previous generation. This entry covers the M5 Pro configuration.

What are the key specs of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)?

Processor: Apple M5 Pro (15-core) · RAM: 24 GB · Screen size: 14.2 ″ · Weight: 1.6 kg

What are the closest alternatives to the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026), HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026), Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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