Apple MacBook Pro 14″ M5 (2025)
Review: Performance, Specs, and Features
Apple has launched the refreshed 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip, delivering an impressive performance upgrade while keeping the iconic design of the MacBook Pro series. Powered by the Apple M5 chip, the laptop boasts a 10‑core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores), a 10‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine, making AI workflows up to 3.5× faster and graphics performance about 1.6× higher than the previous M4 generation. With memory bandwidth of 153 GB/s, the MacBook Pro supports up to 24 GB of unified RAM and up to 4 TB of lightning-fast SSD storage, catering to power users, creators, and professionals alike.
Stunning Display and Design
The 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR mini‑LED display offers a resolution of 3024×1964 pixels, a 120 Hz adaptive ProMotion refresh rate, and peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits. Whether you are editing videos, designing graphics, or streaming content, the visuals remain sharp, vibrant, and true to life. The MacBook Pro continues to feature a premium aluminium chassis, available in Space Black and Silver, maintaining the sleek and professional design Apple is known for.
Ports, Connectivity, and Audio
Connectivity options include three Thunderbolt 4/USB‑C ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 charging, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, ensuring versatile connectivity for all professional needs. The 12 MP Center Stage webcam and six‑speaker audio system deliver clear video calls and immersive sound quality, making it ideal for remote work and content creation.
macOS Tahoe and AI Features
Running macOS Tahoe, the MacBook Pro 14″ M5 supports advanced Apple Intelligence features, including on-device AI workflows, generative tools, and productivity enhancements. This makes the laptop not only powerful but also smart, optimizing performance for professional applications.
Battery Life and Pricing
Apple claims up to 24 hours of battery life, with fast charging enabling 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes. In India, the base variant with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD starts at ₹1,69,999, providing a premium experience for creators, developers, and power users alike.
🆕 New / Updated Features with M5
From Apple’s announcement & coverage:
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AI / Neural Performance: Up to 3.5× faster AI workflows compared to M4; better at tasks like running large language models, generative/AI-based workflows.
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Graphics Improvement: About 1.6× better graphics performance vs M4 model.
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Storage Speed: The SSD performance is faster; importing large RAW files, exporting video etc. will be quicker.
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Battery Life: Up to ~24 hours in some usage cases; better efficiency due to newer chip, improvements in power usage.
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Memory bandwidth: Memory bandwidth is increased to 153 GB/s (vs 120 GB/s in M4)
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Storage option: Storage now goes up to 4 TB SSD option.
📐 Detailed Specifications
Here’s a breakdown of the announced / confirmed specs for the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5):
| Component | Specification / Details |
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| Chip / CPU / GPU / Neural Engine | • M5 chip • 10-core CPU (combination of performance + efficiency cores) • 10-core GPU (with a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core) • 16-core Neural Engine • Memory bandwidth: 153 GB/s |
| Memory (Unified RAM) | Options: 16 GB (base) and 24 GB (upgrade) |
| Storage (SSD) | Base storage: 512 GB Other options: 1 TB, 2 TB, up to 4 TB SSD |
| Display | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) Resolution: 3024 × 1964 pixels Refresh rate: up to 120 Hz (adaptive / ProMotion) Brightness: sustained full-screen SDR ~1,000 nits; HDR peak ~1,600 nits Nano-texture option available (same as previous generation) |
| Ports & Connectivity | • 3 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C • HDMI port • SDXC card slot • MagSafe 3 charging port • 3.5 mm headphone jack (Same as previous generation) Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (no confirmation of Wi-Fi 7) Bluetooth: (standard new version) |
| Camera / Audio / Input | • 12 MP “Center Stage” FaceTime HD webcam (with auto framing) • Six-speaker sound system with spatial audio support • Studio-quality 3-mic array with directional beamforming • Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID), Force Touch trackpad (same as prior) |
| Battery & Charging | • Battery life: “up to 24 hours” in certain use cases (video playback, etc.) • Fast charging: ~50% in ~30 minutes with appropriate power adapter (e.g. 96 W or higher) (Carrying over from prior designs) |
| Operating System & Features | • Ships with macOS Tahoe • Built for “Apple Intelligence” features, on-device AI workflows • Enhanced tools: Live Translation, generative features, advanced Spotlight, etc. |
| Pricing / Availability | • Base price (US): $1,599 for 10-core / 10-core / 16 GB / 512 GB configuration • In India, pricing reported ~ ₹1,69,999 for base variant. • Preorders open; availability starts October 22, 2025 |
| Design / Exterior / Weight | • The external design, chassis, port layout, and dimensions are carried over from the previous 14″ model (no external redesign) • Weight / exact dimensions have not been re-announced—expected to be similar to prior 14″ MacBook Pro models |
💵 India Pricing, Variants & Availability
| Variant | Price (India) |
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| Base variant: 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD | ₹ 1,69,900 |
| Education / student pricing | ₹ 1,59,900 |
| 1 TB SSD variant | ₹ 1,89,900 |
| Higher memory + 1 TB variant (24 GB RAM) | ₹ 2,09,900 |
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Pre-orders in India started around October 2025; availability begins October 22, 2025.
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Colours: Space Black and Silver.
