MacBook Pro M5 review: serious power, still long battery life
The MacBook Pro M5 delivers exceptional performance and long battery life, powered by Apple's new M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. It retains the sleek 2021 design with a high-quality mini LED display, excellent keyboard, and robust build. While the base M5 model lacks some advanced connectivity, the Pro and Max versions offer cutting-edge features for professionals.
- ▪The MacBook Pro M5 comes in 14in and 16in sizes with three chip options: M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max.
- ▪Only the M5 Pro and M5 Max models support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and Thunderbolt 5.
- ▪The laptop features a 120Hz mini LED display with 1,000-nit sustained brightness and optional nano-texture glass.
- ▪It charges to 60% in 35 minutes and offers up to 128GB of RAM on the M5 Max configuration.
- ▪The base M5 model is 20% faster than the 2024 M4 chip but lacks the latest wireless connectivity features.
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No other laptop can provide this level of performance with long battery life thanks to Apple’s top-tier M5 Pro and M5 Max chips Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianView image in fullscreenNo other laptop can provide this level of performance with long battery life thanks to Apple’s top-tier M5 Pro and M5 Max chips Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianLaptopsReviewMacBook Pro M5 review: serious power, still long battery lifeApple laptop sets new performance bar with more storage, new chips and plenty of options, but now has two-tier specs depending on processorSamuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorTue 28 Apr 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 02.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Guardian’s journalism is independent.
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