MacBook Pro M5: everything you need to know

Apple's M4 series MacBook Pro was released in fall 2024, a year after the release of the M3 series. This could mean that Apple is following an annual cycle with the MacBook Pro and the next generation could launch in fall 2025.

This article will track the rumors and offer a perspective based on Apple's Mac lineup throughout 2025. Here's everything we know so far:

New MacBook Pro M5: release date

The release of the MacBook Pro M5 depends on the availability of the M5 chip series. A report from December 2024 indicated that the iPad Pro M5 could be available in the second half of 2025. This means that Apple could release the iPad Pro M5 at the same time as the iPhone 17 in September or early October, then the MacBook Pro M5. could be revealed in late October or early November.

New MacBook Pro M5: design and features

Apple updated the design of the MacBook Pro in 2021 and it looks like Apple will stick with it for a while. It's always possible that a new color will appear, like Space Black in 2023, but for the most part, the MacBook Pro design is set for a while.

However, with the launch of the MacBook Pro M4, Apple made a series of upgrades that replaced outdated components, including increasing the base RAM to 16 GB, adding a 12 MP FaceTime camera, bringing Thunderbolt 5 to the M4 Pro and Max models and offering a nano-textured glass option.

Foundry

Apple appears to be saving the next major MacBook Pro design upgrade for 2026. These upgrades include OLED displays, a camera “hole” that replaces the notch, and a thinner design to go along with the M6 ​​chip.

New MacBook Pro M5: processor and specifications

With its third annual update in a row, it's possible that the MacBook Pro M5 will be little more than a chip refresh. Reports indicate that you should expect a typical performance increase from one chip generation to the next, between 15 and 25 percent compared to the M4.

Elsewhere, it's possible the M5 MacBook Pros will get WiFi 7 and the entry-level model will get Thunderbolt 5. Apple is reportedly working on a 5G modem for Macs, but it's unlikely to arrive before 2026.

New MacBook Pro M5: price

Here are the prices of current standard configurations of the MacBook Pro M4, for reference.

14-inch MacBook Pro

• $1,599/£1,599: M4 with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4
• $1,799/£1,799: M4 with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4
• $1,999/£1,999: M4 with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4
• $1,999/£1,999: M4 Pro with 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
• $2,399/£2,399: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
• $3,199/£3,199: M4 Max with 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5

16-inch MacBook Pro

• $2,499/£2,499: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
• $2,899/£2,899: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 512TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
• $3,499/£3,499: M4 Max with 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
• $3,999/£3,999: M4 Max with 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5

Apple will likely offer similar configurations, and based on recent history, pricing will remain the same, with one caveat: In the United States, the government may enact new import tariffs, which could increase prices. price.