Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026)

Launched Mar 2026 · Creator

89
Very goodGifng score of the starting version; up to 90 for the top version
Good for displayGood for creatorsGood for performanceGood for battery

Usual price₹2,78,899

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • M5 Pro 15-core · 24GB/1TB · 14.2" 120Hzmini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) · 3024x1964 · macOS Tahoe
    89 launched at ₹2,49,900
  • M5 Pro 18-core · 24GB/2TB · 14.2" 120Hzmini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) · 3024x1964 · macOS Tahoe
    90 launched at ₹3,09,900
  • M5 Max 18-core · 36GB/2TB · 14.2" 120Hzmini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) · 3024x1964 · macOS Tahoe
    90 launched at ₹3,99,900

Where to buy

Usual price ₹2,78,899 · launch price ₹2,49,900

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Score breakdown

Performance
100
Battery
100
Display
100
Portability & build
75
Graphics
—
Memory & storage
83
Features
95

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Solid build
  • Excellent, very bright screen
  • Very high performance
  • Long battery life
  • Good speakers
  • Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5 and very fast SSD
  • Excellent battery life

Cons

  • Severe throttling with the M5 Max
  • Inconsistent CPU speed
  • 96W charger is too small for the M5 Max
  • Screen flickers (PWM) and responds slowly
  • One-year warranty, hardly serviceable
  • No Face ID webcam
  • No new design
  • NotebookcheckMar 2026

    Tested the M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB/8TB, matte mini-LED): a very good multimedia laptop, but the 14-inch body can't cool the M5 Max, so performance swings and drops; the M5 Pro suits this size better.

  • TechRadarMar 2026

    Added the M5 Pro (15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB/1TB) to its M5 review: a superb workstation with a stunning screen, but a small upgrade for M3/M4 owners unless you want AI tools.

  • CG MagazineMar 2026

    Tested a 14-inch M5 Pro with nano-texture screen: an iterative but strong update, worth it for M1/M2/Intel owners; video exports 15-20% faster than the plain M5 and storage up to twice as fast.

Full specs

Battery
Battery72.4 Wh
Battery test18 h (TechRadar web browsing (M5 Max version))
Build
Weight1.6 kg
Thickness15.5 mm
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam12MP Center Stage
Fingerprint / face unlockFingerprint
Speakerssix speakers
Connections
Ports3× USB-C, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI yes, SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth 6.0
Other
CoolingM5 Pro fits this body well; the M5 Max version throttles heavily here and its fans reach about 53 dB(A) in High Power mode (Notebookcheck).
Warranty1 year
ColoursSpace Black, Silver

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