Laptop
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is Apple's entry Pro laptop from late 2025. It adds a mini-LED XDR display, fans for sustained power, more ports and very long battery life compared with the MacBook Air.
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Key specs
Display14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED, ProMotion 120 HzBrilliant HDR and very smooth; nano-texture option against glare.
ChipApple M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)Much faster graphics and AI than the M4.
Memory and storage16 GB from base, SSD from 512 GBEnough for photo editing and coding.
BatteryUp to 24 hours of video playback (Apple)Easily lasts a full working day.
PortsThree Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD card, MagSafe 3, headphone jackNo dongles needed for most setups.
What reviewers say
- Outstanding display
- Excellent battery life
- Plenty of ports
- Stays fast under long loads thanks to its fan
- Heavier than the MacBook Air (about 1.55 kg)
- Expensive upgrades for memory and storage
- Base model only has 16 GB
Summary of points commonly raised in professional reviews, written by Magelo. Specs are the manufacturer’s published figures.
Who it suits
Great for
- You edit photos or video
- You want the best laptop display
- You need HDMI and an SD card slot
Less suited for
- You mainly browse, write and stream: the MacBook Air is enough
- You want the lightest laptop possible
Questions and answers
MacBook Pro 14 M5 or MacBook Air M4?
Choose the Pro for its XDR display, sustained performance, ports and battery. For everyday tasks the lighter, cheaper Air is the better buy.
Can the MacBook Pro 14 M5 drive external displays?
Yes. The base M5 model supports up to two external displays.