Apple’s inexorable MacBook Pro update cycle continues with the addition of AI-centric M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple’s N1 chip, and a bit more.
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro preorders start March 4 – Image Credit: Apple
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro preorders start March 4 – Image Credit: Apple
When the M5 launched in October 2025, it was only added to the base 14-inch MacBook Pro, the iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro. In 2024, Apple released M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max at once, so it was a move back to the previous longer cycle.
The M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive with more powerful specs and higher configuration options than the base M5. They’ve been included in the higher-end 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro.