Introducing MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max -

3. mars 2026

The new MacBook Pro and M5 Pro and M5 Max are introduced, offering advanced pro performance and the next level of AI software.

The world's best professional computer has raised the bar again with CPU and GPU performance, up to 2x SSD speed and 1TB of primary storage.

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA today announced the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, along with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance and creative capabilities to the world's best laptops.With the M5 Pro and M5 Max, the MacBook Pro has a new processor with the world's fastest CPU cores, the 1st generation GPU with a neural accelerator in both cores, and a larger memory unit width, providing a total of up to 4x the AI ​​performance of the previous model.generation and up to 8x AI performance compared to M1 business models, enables new professional business models,2 and creates.AI-powered operating systems directly on the MacBook Pro.This now has up to 2x faster SSD performance2 and 1TB for the M5 Pro and 2TB for the M5 Max.recommendationIt also offers up to 24 hours of battery life;stunning liquid Retina XDR with optional nanotexture display;wide connectivity including 5 Lightning;a 12MP Center Stage camera;studio-quality microphones;an immersive six-speaker sound system;character traits;and the power of macOS Tahoe.The new MacBook Pro is available in black and silver and will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, March 4, and available from Wednesday, March 11.

"MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro and M5 Max redefines what's possible in a pro laptop, now up to 4x faster than the previous generation," said John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering."With Neural Accelerators on the GPU, the new MacBook Pro enables professionals to run advanced LLMs on the device and unlock capabilities that other laptops can't - all while maintaining exceptional battery life. Combined with faster memory and storage, it empowers users to do their work more, unleashing new possibilities and pushing the limits of what they can do."

Amazing performance with M5 Pro and M5 Max

The M5 Pro and M5 Max are built using the newly designed Fusion Architecture and designed from the ground up with AI.This innovative design combines two chips into one system-a-chip, delivering a huge performance boost.The M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a new up to 18-core processor with 6 super-cores, the world's fastest CPU cores, 1 and 12 all-new performance cores, optimized for power-efficient, multi-threaded professional workloads, while the M5 Max is for those pushing the absolute limits, as engineers run rigorous simulations.

Leveraging the performance of the M5 and offering the same advanced GPU architecture with a neural accelerator on each core, the M5 Pro and M5 Max provide up to 4x faster LLM processing than the M4 Pro and M4 Max and up to 8x faster AI rendering than the M1 Pro and M1 Max2 for video editing, music production and design work.Both chips also offer a 50% increase in graphics performance over the M4 Pro and M4 Max, allowing motion designers to work with complex 3D scenes in real-time and VFX artists to instantly preview effects.And with a faster, more energy-efficient neural engine and higher memory bandwidth, the new MacBook Pro offers incredible on-device AI capabilities.Increased unit memory throughput enables complex workflows such as intensive AI model training and large video projects.M5 Pro with 307 GB/s memory transfer M5 Max supports up to 64 GB single memory and up to 128 GB single memory with memory bandwidth up to 614 GB/s.

14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro shipped: 2

- AI rendering performance 7.8 times faster than MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and 3.7 times faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

- Instant LLM processing up to 6.9x faster than MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and up to 3.9x faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

- Up to 5.2x faster 3D rendering in Maxon Redshift compared to MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and up to 1.4x faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

- Up to 1.6x faster gaming performance with ray tracing in games like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition compared to MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.

14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max offers: 2

- Up to 8x faster AI rendering compared to MacBook Pro with M1 Max, and up to 3.8x faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

- LLM instant processing is up to 6.7x faster compared to MacBook Pro with M1 Max and up to 4x faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

- Up to 5.4x faster processing of video effects in Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio compared to MacBook Pro with M1 Max and up to 3x faster than MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

- Up to 3.5x faster AI enhanced video performance in Topaz Video compared to MacBook Pro and M4 Max.

Increase storage performance and initial storage

The new MacBook Pro delivers 2x faster read/write performance compared to the previous generation, reaching 4x speeds of 14.5 GB/s5 and accelerating workflows for 4K and 8K video projects, LLMs, and professionals working on complex datasets.The MacBook Pro with M5 Pro now comes standard with 1TB of storage, while the MacBook Pro with M5 Max now comes standard with 2TB. The 14-inch MacBook Pro now comes standard with 1TB of storage.

Even more value for upgraders

With the M5 Pro and M5 Max, the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros represent a giant leap forward for professional users.There's never been a better time for consumers to upgrade from the previous generation MacBook Pro with a silicon or Intel-based Mac.

- Improved AI performance with neural accelerators on the GPU: Users developing on M1 models will experience up to 8x faster AI performance.2

- Exceptional battery life: the new MacBook Pro gets up to 24 hours of battery life, giving Intel-based processors up to 13 hours more, users of M1 models will get up to three hours more, to do more on a single charge.Users will be able to fast charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C adapter.2

- The best display in a professional computer: Innovators will enjoy the Liquid Retina XDR display, which has a maximum HDR brightness of 1600 nits and a maximum of 1000 nits for SDR content, and offers nano-texture options.

- Full connectivity: The new MacBook Pro has a wide range of connectivity options, including three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed data transfer, HDMI with resolution support up to 8K, an SDXC card slot for fast media import and MagSafe 3 with fast functions.The upgrader can drive two high-quality external drives with the M5 Pro and up to four high-quality displays with the M5 Max, providing the ability to create a wide range of tasks.

- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6: The N1 chip is powered by Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, bringing greater performance and reliability to wireless connections.

- Advanced camera, microphone and speakers: With Desk View support and studio-quality microphones with a 12 MP Center Stage camera, the new MacBook Pro offers users the best audio-visual experience while taking calls.They will also experience immersive sound from six speakers with Spatial Audio support.

Unrivaled experience with MacOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe transforms the MacBook Pro experience with powerful capabilities that turbocharge productivity.6 Major updates to Spotlight make it easier to find relevant apps and files and take actions right from the search bar.Intelligence is even more capable of protecting user privacy at every step.7 Shortcuts become even more powerful with intelligent actions and the ability to directly benefit from intelligence models.Integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app, Live Translation helps users easily communicate across languages, translate text and audio.7 In addition, developers can bring intelligence capabilities to their applications or leverage the Foundation Models framework for specialized intelligence tasks on devices.Continuity features include the Phone app on Mac, which allows users to transfer calls to cellphones from their nearby iPhone, and with Live Activities from iPhone, they can stay on top of what's happening in real time.

MacBook Pro and environment

MacBook Pro is built with the environment in mind, bringing it even closer to achieving the ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across all footprints by 2030.It is made with 45% recycled content8, including 100% recycled aluminum in the housing and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery.It is produced with 50 percent renewable electricity, such as wind and solar energy, in the supply chain.industry-leading software support, while meeting high standards for energy efficiency and safer chemistry.Paper packaging is 100% fiber-based and can be easily recycled.9

Price and availability

- Customers can pre-order the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max starting tomorrow, March 4, at /store and the Store app in 33 countries and regions, including the US.

- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro starting at $2,199 (US) and $2,049 (US) for Education;and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro starting at $2,699 (US) and $2,499 (US) for education.

- The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max starts at $3,599 (US) and $3,299 (US) for education;and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max starts at $3899 (US) and $3599 (US) for education.All models are available in Space Black and Silver.

- Additional technical specifications, configuration options and accessories are available at /mac.

– The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 now comes standard with 1TB of storage and is available in Space Black and Silver, starting at $1,699 (US) and $1,599 (US) for tuition.

- With Trade In, customers can exchange their current PC and receive credit towards a new Mac.Customers can visit /shop/trade-in to see what their unit is worth.

- AppleCare offers unique services and support, with flexible options for consumers.Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new Mac, or in the US, AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan.Both plans include protection for accidents like drops and spills, protection against theft and damage on eligible items, battery replacement service, and 24/7 support from experts.For more details, visit /applecare.

- All customers who purchase directly from your retailer will have access to your personal settings.During these online guided sessions, our experts can guide you through the setup process or focus on features that will help you get the most out of your new device.Customers can also learn more about how to get started and continue using their new device during a Today at session at a store near them.

- U.S. customersCard shoppers can pay 0% APR every month if they choose to pay in monthly card installments, and earn 3% cash back every day - all up front.More information - including details of eligibility, exclusions and terms of the Card - can be found at /-card/monthly-ratty.

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- Testing conducted in February 2026 using competitive shipping methods and selecting industry standards.

- Testing was conducted in January and February 2026.See /macbook-pro for more information.

- The results are comparable to the previous generation MacBook Pro 16-inch with M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48 GB of integrated memory and 4TB SSD.

- Results are compared to the previous generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB unified memory and 8TB SSD.

- Testing conducted in January and February 2026 on pre-production 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB of unified storage, and an 8TB SSD.Tested with FIO 3.41, 1024KB request size, 10GB test file and IO depth = 8. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of the MacBook Pro.

- macOS Tahoe is available as a free software update.Some features may not be available in all regions or in all languages.See /os/macos for requirements.

- Intelligence is in beta with support for these languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Japanese and Korean.Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support./en-us/121115.

- The content of a recycled or renewable product is the mass of certified recycled material in relation to the total mass of the device, not including packaging or accessories in the box.

- Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight.Glue, ink and coating are excluded from the calculation.