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M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs. M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro: Compared

Apple has updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip. Here’s how it compares to the preceding model with the M4 Pro.

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M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs. M4 Pro MacBook Pro: Specs, performance, cost

Following the debut of the standard M5 chip in October 2025, the more powerful M5 Pro has made its way to the MacBook Pro. The early 2026 launch of the M5 Pro chip was to be expected, as product identifiers provided to AppleInsider back in July 2025 indicated the hardware was in the works.

Though Apple’s latest high-end laptops look identical to their M4-based counterparts, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Per Apple’s website, the M5 Pro delivers significant performance improvements, making it an even better option for users who need plenty of processing power.

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