Everything on the Apple MacBook Pro M5

In March 2026, Apple announced the M5 Pro and M5 Max chip for the Apple MacBook Pro. For the most demanding apps, the M5 Max is the best choice. With the M5 Pro, you can quickly and smoothly edit demanding video files. With the Apple M5, you can quickly perform everyday tasks. In this article, we'll tell you all about the Apple MacBook Pro M5.

Processor and power
Design
Screen
Connectors

Processor and power

Apple M5 Max: the fastest, most powerful chip

Working in the most demanding apps and files or producing music, for example? Choose the Apple M5 Max processor. With this processor, you know you always have enough power. You can choose up to 32GB RAM, so you can also easily switch between the most demanding apps. The MacBook Pro with M5 Max has up to 40 graphics cores, so even the most demanding tasks run smoothly.

Apple M5 Pro: powerful chip for demanding tasks

With the Apple MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip, you can even quickly work on more demanding tasks. That way, you can work in demanding 3D files without any issues and edit your video files in high quality. You can choose up to 24GB RAM and 16 graphics cores, so you can always work smoothly. Are you working in many demanding programs at a time, or editing an 8K video?

Apple M5: work quickly and smoothly

You can perform all your everyday tasks without any issues on the Apple MacBook Pro with M5 chip. That way, you can work in large data files, make presentations, and edit your photo and video files. You can do this without any slowdowns thanks to the 16GB RAM and 10 graphics cores. Do you want to edit large 4K video files or make 3D drawings as well? Choose an Apple MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip.

Design: available in 14 and 16 inches

Design-wise, the different MacBook Pro models are indistinguishable. You can always choose between a 14 and 16-inch screen size for a MacBook Pro. The 14-inch screen is nice when you often work on the go, as you can take it with you more easily. On the 16-inch screen, you won't miss any detail and can keep a better overview in large files. You can choose from 2 colors for all MacBook Pro models: silver and black.

Screen: razor-sharp Liquid Retina XDR display

On the Apple MacBook Pro, even the smallest details look razor-sharp. That's all thanks to the Liquid Retina XDR display. This means that the screens have a very high pixel density, so you can't see the separate pixels with the naked eye. The screen also has a 120Hz refresh rate, so moving images are always displayed smoothly and without screen tearing.

Connectors: connect all your accessories

The Apple MacBook Pro has many connectors for all your other devices and accessories. You can charge your MacBook with the MagSafe connector on the side. The MacBook Pro also has 3 Thunderbolt 5 ports, so you can transmit data superfast. You can use the HDMI connector to connect your MacBook to an external screen, and easily connect headphones to the 3.5mm connector. Do you want to connect other accessories or an Ethernet cable? You'll need a docking station.

Article by Stefan

Apple MacBook Expert.