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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026

MacBook Pro1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MX2G3LL/A, MX2K3LL/A, A3185, Mac16,61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Page covers M4 Pro and M4 Max. Order numbers, A3185 and Mac16,6 come from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple order number MX2G3LL/A (Silver, 36 GB and 1 TB standard configuration), MX2K3LL/A for the same configuration in Space Black, model number A3185 (EMC 8623), model ID Mac16,6.

A3426, MGDN4LL/A, MGDR4LL/A7Maker spec sheet (PDF)media2store2.blob.core.windows.net/storage/item_spec/25/256010.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple US Education Institution price list dated March 6 2026, page 2. Only matching 24 GB/1 TB, 15 CPU/16 GPU US base colour rows. Education prices, 2 TB rows and 18-core rows excluded. Regulatory A3426 separately backed by exact 15-core/24 GB ENERGY STAR record.19Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4572876/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact A3426 record lists 15 cores and 24 GB system memory. No A3427 Max identifier inherited.

GTIN / EAN

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1959507186768Retailer pagembsdirect.com/14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-or-m5-max-chip-space-black-%28z1ml%29Read 7 October 2026Actual black US standard SKU. Retailer configurator offers upgrades, which do not inherit this UPC. Only literal base model/UPC identifier pair stored. Silver GTIN not supplied.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Announcement date 2024-10-30.

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date: March 3, 2026. MacRumors reports the 14-inch M4 Max was removed from sale that week.

Available8Retailer pagembsdirect.com/14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-or-m5-max-chip-space-black-%28z1ml%29Read 7 October 2026Current retailer offers original matching MGDR4LL/A base SKU. Maker actual-retail release already states March 11 2026 availability. Current price not stored as launch price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)24Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the M5 Pro with the M4 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)18Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,1993Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/apple-refreshes-macbook-pros-with-m4-pro-m4-max-and-up-to-24-hour-battery-lifeRead 13 October 2026Launch report: M4 Max options start at $3,199, including a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM and 1 TB. US price excluding sales tax. EveryMac lists the same original US price of $3199.

$2,1991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US starting price for the standard base configuration, excluding sales tax. Education and later store prices are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3,7994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price in Germany 3799 euros. EveryMac lists original prices per country. Germany price for the same configuration. The stored US order numbers are not sold in Germany. VAT treatment is not stated by EveryMac and German prices are normally published with VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The stored order numbers are US models.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver.

Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Apple positions MacBook Pro with M4 Max for pros such as data scientists, 3D artists and composers.

Creator1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pro is described for creative professional workflows.

Form factor

Clamshell6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Hinged MacBook Pro notebook with a built-in keyboard and trackpad. No detachable or 360-degree hinge is described.

Clamshell3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour diagrams show the clamshell notebook, with lid, keyboard and trackpad.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.55 cm x 31.26 cm x 22.12 cm. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.62kg(3.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight, M4 Max row: 3.6 pounds (1.62 kg). Varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.6kg(3.5 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

14.2in(36.1 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

3024 × 1964px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: LCD IPS Mini-LED. Apple publishes only the Liquid Retina XDR name. The panel is shared by every 14-inch 2024 configuration. Nano-texture option excluded.

IPS10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core M5 Pro/16-core GPU 14.2-inch Notebookcheck device specification. Standard display reference, not optional nano-texture.

Backlight

Mini-LED5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Mini-LED backlight.

Mini-LED5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-2025Read 5 October 2026Display description identifies Mini-LED backlight. Only unchanged panel technology is used. Measured results for different memory, storage or nano-texture configurations are excluded.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Glossy AR, the standard glass. The nano-texture option is excluded.

Glossy10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core M5 Pro/16-core GPU 14.2-inch Notebookcheck device specification. Standard glossy display reference, not optional nano-texture. The same collection has incorrect DDR5 and M.2 labels, which are not used as RAM/storage proof.

Touchscreen

No5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: touchscreen No.

No11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4572876/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 14 in. with M5 Pro Chip A3426, 15 CPU cores, 24 GB system memory, US certification 4572876. Certification power figures are not reviewer measurements. March 3 available-on-market is not used to replace maker actual retail March 11.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz at native resolution. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz are also listed.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh rate.

ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: SDR brightness up to 1000 nits (outdoor). Ambient light and duration conditions are not stated. Not typical SDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. No duration is stated.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. The nano-texture option is excluded.

1,600nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Display / XDR: 1600 nits peak HDR content only. Footnote 3 requires ambient temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Fullscreen sustained HDR 1000 nits is not the stored peak.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 13 October 2026Calibration guide for the Liquid Retina XDR display of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. It states the displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. No per-unit result is stored.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Current maker support page explicitly includes MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR. Apple states displays undergo a calibration process aligning luminance, white point and gamut with standards for out-of-box use. Custom in-field recalibration is distinct.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 Max (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU (10 performance and 4 efficiency cores), 32-core GPU, 410GB/s memory bandwidth.

Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clocks. The performance maximum comes from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor Speed: 4.5 GHz. EveryMac says third-party software reports this clock speed. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. No efficiency cluster clock is stored.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Super	5	Super	4.6
Performance	10	Performance	4.4

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Chip section: Base 15-core M5 Pro CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. The 18-core option is excluded.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core source table. Maker five super and ten performance core counts/names retained. Only source-published category maximum clock values added. No base clock or measured sustained clock inferred. Not the 18-core CPU. Clock publication is secondary because Apple does not publish clocks.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

145Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026CPU row for M4 Max 14C32G: 14 cores, 14 threads.

1510Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core source table. Not the 18-core CPU.

Max boost clock

4.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 13 October 2026M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026Maker Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro/Max explicitly states both compute/package dies. No TSMC node suffix or packing technology rumour invented.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section lists the GPU as part of Apple M4 Max. Unified memory.

No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026The Chip section specifies the integrated GPU in the Apple silicon SoC. No discrete GPU is supplied in this configuration.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 32-core GPU for the 14-core CPU configuration.

Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section: Apple M4 Max starts at 36GB unified memory. The 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration is retained.

24GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Memory section: Standard 24 GB unified memory, paired with 1 TB SSD, 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU.

RAM type

LPDDR5X5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Memory row: 36GB LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Max 14C32G. Apple does not publish the memory type.

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RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,533MT/s5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026LPDDR5X-8533, a data rate in MT/s. It is consistent with Apple's published 410GB/s memory bandwidth for this chip.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026No RAM slots. The unified memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded after the initial purchase.

Soldered23Spec databaseapple.techable.com/macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-cpu-16-gpu-14Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-CPU/16-GPU record: fixed onboard unified memory, RAM Slots None, and memory integrated with the system cannot be upgraded after purchase. Stored in the existing soldered/onboard class, not as purchase-time RAM configurations or socketed modules. No DRAM generation or speed inferred.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section lists 48GB, 64GB and 128GB options only for the M4 Max with 16-core CPU. EveryMac states 36 GB is the maximum for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU combination.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maximum RAM: 36 GB for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration. Only the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU option offers 48, 64 and 128 GB.

48GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Exact base 16-GPU M5 Pro ceiling 48 GB. The 64 GB option explicitly requires 20-GPU M5 Pro and is excluded. Purchase-time option, not physical upgradeability.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Storage section: Apple M4 Max starts at 1TB SSD. Decimal capacity by the page footnote.

1TB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Apple names an SSD. The interface is not published.

SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC (UHS-II)	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Charging and Expansion: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s and USB 4 up to 120Gb/s. HDMI version and the SD speed class come from EveryMac. Sides come from the Tom's Hardware review of the base 14-inch model, which says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is stored. Apple's 120 Gb/s includes Bandwidth Boost.14Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/macbook-pro-14-m4-2024-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review of the base 14-inch M4. Left side: two Thunderbolt ports, MagSafe and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Right side: one Thunderbolt port between the SD reader and HDMI. It says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. Used only for the physical port sides.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Charging and Expansion lists physical counts, Thunderbolt generation and DisplayPort support. Sides come from the tour manual. The TB5 maximum symmetric data rate is omitted because the quoted 120 Gbps includes Bandwidth Boost.23Spec databaseapple.techable.com/macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-cpu-16-gpu-14Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-CPU/16-GPU M5 Pro record identifies MGDN4LL/A and MGDR4LL/A, 24 GB/1 TB, and explicitly lists HDMI 2.1. Only the HDMI version is added. Counts, sides and other protocols retain their existing maker evidence.

USB-C ports

3=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Available in countries and regions where supported.

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 13 October 2026Lists MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later as able to use the 6 GHz band of a Wi-Fi 6E network, or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The tech specs sheet states Wi-Fi 6E for this model. 6 GHz availability varies by region.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact N1-chip MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro 2026 explicitly named in scope. 6 GHz use subject to country availability. No band inferred just from Wi-Fi version.

Wi-Fi module

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Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

Cellular

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless section lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 only.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys. A 79-key ISO layout also exists and is not stored as the base.

ANSI, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.

Key switches

Scissor13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M3 Pro, which shares the keyboard design: a chiclet keyboard with scissor switches. Apple lists the same Backlit Magic Keyboard for the M4 Max.

Scissor15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes all current MacBook keyboards as having scissor switches. Stated shared hardware. Regional legend variation does not change the switch class.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. The lighting type is not stated.

Single colour4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad explicitly names the supplied Backlit Magic Keyboard. Single colour is independently stated by the matching 15-core/16-GPU, 24GB/1TB Dateks hardware table. Regional keyboard legends do not change the backlight hardware. No regional SKU, current OS or warranty is inherited.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core/16-GPU collection specifies Keyboard Light: yes. This corroborates maker backlit keyboard. Single-colour class has separate literal retailer support.21Retailer pagedateks.lv/cenas/portativie-datori/1392399-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-16-14-2-24gb-1tb-mac-os-srebrnyRead 7 October 2026Matching M5 Pro 15CPU/16GPU, 24GB/1TB hardware, regional MGDN4ZE/A. Keyboard lighting table explicitly says Ir (Single color), meaning present and single colour. Only shared lighting class is used. Regional legends, warranty, Sequoia template error, rounded 72Wh and unrelated storage/port labels are not inherited. Maker independently supplies Backlit Magic Keyboard.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. That layout has no numeric keypad.

No15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes all current MacBook keyboards as tenkeyless. Dedicated physical keypad only. Regional legend variation does not change this physical keyboard class.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1mm15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph gives approximately 1 mm travel. Thai phrase means around 1 mm. This is a stated shared hardware value, not an instrument-measured travel value.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102309Read 13 October 2026Apple states Force Click and haptic feedback are features of Force Touch trackpads. The tech specs sheet names a Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p HD video recording.

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers.

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: studio-quality three-mic array.

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.

72.4Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Battery and Power section.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	13

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: up to 18 hours video streaming and up to 13 hours wireless web. Footnote 4: Apple tested preproduction 14-inch M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB with a 2TB SSD, not the stored 1TB model. Wireless web browses 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming plays 1080p content in Safari. Display brightness 8 clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026M4 Max includes the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. Fast-charge capable with the included 96W or higher adapter.

70W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: US supplied adapter. Pro 14 15-core configuration uses 70W, not the optional 96W or the 18-core configuration.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable at the laptop end.

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 13 October 2026Fast charge of 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. The 96W adapter is included with the M4 Max.

30min22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Maker claim is around 30 minutes from empty to 50%, not an exact measured time. Applies to 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later. Requires a separately supplied 96 W or higher USB PD source and an appropriate USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable or USB-C charge cable. The included 70 W adapter does not meet this fast-charge requirement. No runtime from the 18-core/20-GPU Apple test configuration is inherited.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120773Read 13 October 2026Apple repair guide for the 14-inch M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024 covers the removal and installation of both fans, so there are two fans.

216Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+14-Inch+2026+Fans+Replacement/223685Read 7 October 2026Exact-model guide introduction confirms two physical fan rotors. Some procedure photos come from another model, so no unrelated hardware facts inferred from those photos.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 13 October 2026Power Modes page: Low Power Mode, Automatic (the default) and High Power Mode. High Power Mode is available on MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with a Pro or Max chip. No wattage limits are published.

BApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker current support explicitly includes MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with Pro/Max chip. Modes work on battery or plugged in. Automatic is default. 96 W adapter recommended for 14-inch M5 Pro High Power while charging. No wattage limit inferred and included 70 W not claimed to sustain every workload. Names follow the macOS Energy Mode menu: Low Power Mode, Automatic, High Power Mode.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Touch ID is the power button.

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view explicitly identifies Touch ID (power) button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026The release describes macOS Sequoia features. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026The Power of macOS Tahoe section. Launch operating system, not the currently installed OS.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026macOS. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_14-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product Environmental Report footnote: the 14-inch MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report names the M4 Max 1 TB configuration in its carbon footprint table.

Gold18Certification listepeat.net/product-details/fd4df6b2b9f24d8e8ee54beaea3f0e01Read 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Pro/Max registry product summary, active, registered March 11 2026. A3426 reference only, A3427 Max not added as model identifier.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box for M4 Pro 14-core or M4 Max: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m). The polishing cloth ships only with the nano-texture option.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box section.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from the original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited hardware warranty. Both variants are US. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Warranty service options listed: carry-in service and mail-in service.

Carry-in, Mail-in9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty options, subject to Apple deciding eligibility. No unconditional delivery or onsite guarantee. DIY is another documented option absent from enum and is not substituted.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1263184Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/156Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026

support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/273Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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