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General

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Series

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

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.

MGE44LL/A, MGEA4LL/A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US inventory exactly M5 Pro with 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB and 1TB: MGE44LL/A Silver and MGEA4LL/A Space Black. June 25 pricing date is not release date. Education prices excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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.

1959507147467Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Space Black, M5 Pro with 18 CPU cores, 20 GPU cores, 24GB and 1TB standard display. UPC row 195950714746. Silver identifier not inferred.

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

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

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

Status

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.

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

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.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with 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.

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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.

$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.

$2,6991Press 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.

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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.

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

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

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

Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Segment

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.

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

Form factor

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.

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

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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

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

2.14kg(4.7 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Lid material

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

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

16.2in(41.1 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

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

3456 × 2234px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

254ppi=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.

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.

IPS5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Temporal Dithering section identifies regular IPS technology under the Mini-LED backlight. Nano-texture only changes the reviewed surface, which is excluded.

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.

Mini-LED5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 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.

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.

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Touchscreen

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.

No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Display table explicitly Touchscreen No.

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 (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

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

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

ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Manufacturer outdoor maximum, not ordinary typical SDR or an HDR measurement. Additional ambient threshold and duration not published in this source, not invented.

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.

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1,000nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section explicitly XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote is limited to temperatures below 25 C. No unreported duration/window inferred for the sustained full-screen claim.

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

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.

1,600nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlff4659b7/macRead 7 October 2026Pro Display Calibrator guide includes 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 or later. Reset section explicitly returns display to factory calibration. No numeric accuracy or gamut measurement inferred.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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 (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.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 18-core M5 Pro CPU with 6 super and 12 performance cores.

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.

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

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.

1816Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification Processor table explicitly identifies Apple M5 Pro 18-Core as 18c/18t, with six super and twelve performance cores and 20-core GPU. Review sample has 64 GB RAM / 4 TB / nano-texture display, but identical documented processor silicon. Only intrinsic hardware thread count is used. All configuration-dependent measured results remain excluded.

Max boost clock

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

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.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture explicitly two third-generation 3-nanometer dies linked into one M5 Pro or M5 Max SoC. No foundry process-name conversion.

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.

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.

No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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 M5 Pro 16-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Memory

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

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.

24GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Memory section: Standard 24 GB unified memory, paired with 1 TB SSD, 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU.

RAM type

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LPDDR5X5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

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

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9,600MT/s5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance introduction: at least 24 GB LPDDR5x-9600 memory, explicitly including the base configuration.

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.

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.

Soldered5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maintenance is limited to fans and battery. All other components are soldered.

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.

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.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Configure to Order explicitly 64 GB unified memory for M5 Pro with 20-core GPU. Maximum supported purchase-time option for same CPU/GPU. Not post-purchase upgradeability. 128 GB applies M5 Max with 40-core GPU and is excluded.

Storage

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

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.

1TB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.

Storage type

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

SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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

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55Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2026-Review-M5-Pro-makes-one-of-the-best-multimedia-laptops-even-better.1245523.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Introduction specifically identifies the base 1 TB SSD as PCIe 5.0.

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 (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.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	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/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact Apple Charging and Expansion establishes three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connectors, charging, DisplayPort and physical counts. Standard symmetric 80 Gbps is separately sourced from Intel. Apple up-to-120 Gbps wording includes asymmetric display Bandwidth Boost and is not stored as symmetric rate. Other connector sides remain attributed to the original tour manual.17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact laptop sheet explicitly identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel standard publishes 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is the named protocol symmetric link rate, not a measured file-transfer result. Requires compatible device/cable. Does not imply maximum charging input or internal SSD speed.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026MacBook Pro Wi-Fi section explicitly names 16-inch M5 Pro 2026 with N1 and states 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz support. 6GHz requires regional approval.

Wi-Fi module

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

Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

Cellular

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No7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1956950-REG/apple_mgea4ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGEA4LL/A Communications table explicitly Cellular Support No.

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, 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.

ANSI, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.

Key switches

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.

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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.

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.

Backlit, type not stated4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Exact generation technical Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type not specified, no white or RGB inference.

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

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.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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.

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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.

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.

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 video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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 Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

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

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

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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

99.6Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 16 specifies actual rating 99.6Wh. Headline 100Wh is rounded.

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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	24
Web browsing	17

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level maximum for 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro: up to 24 hours video streaming and 17 hours wireless web. Maker January and February 2026 preproduction test used 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1000 GB. Selected reference has the same CPU/GPU and storage capacity, but 24 GB RAM. Claim is not a reviewer measurement or guaranteed selected-unit result. Wireless web browsed 25 sites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off. Test display surface option unreported. Battery life varies with use and configuration. No Max chip claim inherited.

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.

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.

140W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: US supplied 140 W USB-C Power Adapter, connected by USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. This is not a maximum charging-input measurement.

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.

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

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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.

30min18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Apple model compatibility explicitly includes 16-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later: up to 50% in around 30 minutes using a supported adapter/cable. January and February 2026 test specifically M5 Pro, 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/1 TB. Selected RAM is 24 GB. Apple 140 W adapter A2452 and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable A2363. Drained units, timing from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Claimed compatible-model fast charge, not a reviewer measurement of selected unit. Temperature and settings affect time.

Cooling

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

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.

213Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook%2BPro%2B16-Inch%2B2026%2BHeat%2BSink%2BReplacement/223847Read 7 October 2026Exact 2026 M5 Pro or M5 Max 16-inch heat-sink guide steps 46-50 enumerate right and left fan cables. Complete physical internal fan inventory. Some photos are older-model illustrations, but guide procedure explicitly scopes 2026.

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 (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.

BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide supports MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with Pro or Max chip, covering retained 2026 16-inch M5 Pro. Selection section names Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Default is Automatic. Modes can be separately chosen for battery or adapter. No reviewer-observed watts inferred as configured mode limits.

Security

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Fingerprint

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.

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 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.

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

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

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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

None of 9 known

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

None of 10 known

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

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

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

EPEAT

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.

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Other certifications

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RoHS9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 7 October 2026Environment footnote 15 explicitly Apple products comply with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and amendments, including exemptions. Maker compliance claim, not independent electrical-safety certification.

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, 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.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 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.

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.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for US Mac hardware, 2022 to present. One year after original retail purchase. Consumer statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

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

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.

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Links

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Product page

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

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

support.apple.com/en-us/1263194Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Manual

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

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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