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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

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Weight

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Weight (published)
A2.14kg
B2.14kg

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AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
BApple MacBook Pro 16-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 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 numbers
MX2T3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MX2T3LL/A, Silver, M4 Pro 14 CPU/20 GPU cores, 24 GB memory/512 GB storage.
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
1959498678048Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Silver MX2T3LL/A page UPC: 195949867804. US 24GB/512GB reference SKU, not Space Black or 48GB version.
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.
Announced
30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 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
Discontinued17Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 7 October 2026Discontinued list: 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro 2024. March 2026 maker-lineup discontinuation. Remaining retail inventory is distinct.
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Predecessor
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)20Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).
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.
Successor
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)21Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro.
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Launch price (US)
$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.
$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)
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Markets
US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Silver3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Space Black, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Segment
Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
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
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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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Dimensions
Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.
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)
2.14kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 Pro row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
2.14kg(4.7 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Lid material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.
Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Bottom material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled 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)
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Display

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Screen size
16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
16.2in(41.1 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Native resolution
3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
3456 × 2234px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Pixel density
254ppi
254ppi
Panel type
IPS9Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 7 October 2026Exact base 24GB/512GB model: LCD IPS. Secondary exact-model hardware table, maker gives only Liquid Retina XDR. No measured performance from HMC.
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-LED8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact display table: LCD with Mini-LED Backlight. Standard display SKU. No zone count inferred.
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 zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
Glossy9Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 7 October 2026Exact display Coating and Lamination: Glossy AR. Standard glass reference. Anti-reflection coating is not matte. Nano-texture option excluded. Tom's Hardware distinguishes glossy default from optional nano-texture.
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Touchscreen
No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact display table Touchscreen: No.
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 modes
AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
34562234120Yes
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Display refresh rates. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution.
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
34562234120Yes
Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 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.
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)
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 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.
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)
1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak in HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Outdoor SDR maximum is excluded.
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)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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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 M4 Pro (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Chip section. Exact 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU configuration.
Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Core configuration
AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Core typeCount
Performance10
Efficiency4
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Core typeCountCore
Super6Super
Performance12Performance
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
14
18
Cores labelled performance
10
12
Cores labelled efficiency
4
0
Threads
149Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 7 October 2026Exact CPU row M4 Pro 14C20G: 14 Threads. Chip hardware count. Not inferred from core count. Notebookcheck M4 Pro 14c/14t corroborates despite different RAM/storage review unit.
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
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L3 cache
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Process
3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 7 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max: second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Maker chip fabrication node. No assumed foundry revision.
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)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
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Graphics

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Discrete GPU
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.
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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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAM
24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 24 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.
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
LPDDR5X9Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 7 October 2026Memory: 24GB LPDDR5X-8533. Exact base 24GB hardware. Geizhals 24GB and Tom's Hardware 48GB LPDDR5X corroborate technology. Suffix 8533 not stored as MT/s without explicit unit.
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 speed
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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 channels
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RAM upgrade
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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 slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M4 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase 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 storage
512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 512 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.
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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
SSD (interface unspecified)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
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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 slots
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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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Ports
AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
TypeVersionCountMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
MagSafeMagSafe 31Not availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 5 / USB 4380Thunderbolt 5Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
HDMINot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
SD cardSDXC1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 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.18Maker 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.
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
MagSafeMagSafe 31LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 52Left80Thunderbolt 5Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 51Right80Thunderbolt 5Yes
HDMINot available1RightNot availableNot availableNot available
SD cardSDXC1RightNot availableNot availableNot 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
3
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
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Card reader
Yes
Yes
Ethernet speed
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Maximum USB-C charging input
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Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 2024 group: ax@6GHz, ax@5GHz, ax@2.4GHz. Product-family M4 wording includes 16-inch Pro/Max because no 16-inch base M4 model exists. Regional 6GHz availability is conditional. No Wi-Fi 7 from later M5 group.
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
Not available
Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.
Cellular
No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communications Cellular Support: No.
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 layouts
ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1859570-REG/apple_mx2t3ll_a_16_macbook_pro_m4.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.
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
Scissor12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Keys procedure Important: inspect the scissor mechanism. Keys procedure linked directly from exact 16-inch 2024 repair manual. Does not inherit old butterfly keys.
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Keyboard backlight
Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Exact generation technical Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type not specified, no white or RGB inference.
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.
Numpad
No15Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/16-inch-macbook-pro-late-2024Read 7 October 2026Design section: Apple does not put number pads on its laptops. Same 16-inch chassis and keyboard across configurations. Review 48GB/2TB/nano-texture measurements are not inherited.
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Key travel
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Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
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Touchpad mechanism
Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states 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 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
IR face login
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Webcam privacy
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Built-in speaker drivers
61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.
64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Total speaker power
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Audio features
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Microphones
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energy
99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote 17 states actual rating 99.6 Wh. Rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored.
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 life
AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming24
Web browsing17
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Apple advertised model-level maximum for 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro: up to 24 hours video streaming and 17 hours wireless web. Maker August through October 2024 preproduction test used 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/512 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.
BApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming24
Web browsing17
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 output
140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Included base adapter, separate from optional fast-charge setup.
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 connector
MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.
MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026About 30 minutes using 96W adapter on 14-inch or 140W on 16-inch. Included 140W adapter.19Maker 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. August through October 2024 test specifically M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48 GB/512 GB. 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.
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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Fans
213Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120774Read 7 October 2026Fans removal: right fan flex cable, repeat for left fan flex cable. Exact 16-inch 2024 manual names left and right physical fans. Photo and part list corroborate two separate fan assemblies, not logical channels.
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 chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)
Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic Mode
High Power Mode
Source14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Mode list: Low Power Mode, Automatic, High Power Mode. Exact MacBook Pro 2024 Pro/Max supported. Automatic is default. Low-mode fan changes require macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later. No observed review watts become configured limits.
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 button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Touch ID described as 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 slot
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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 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.
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/121554Read 8 October 2026
macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
Security updates until
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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per test
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Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications

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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_16-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026Footnote 6: Gold rating in the United States and Canada. Original Oct 2024 maker report, US 16-inch configuration and 512GB model. IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 EPEAT registration.
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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 box
16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026In the Box. Standard US display and documented base adapter. Optional nano-texture cloth and alternate power adapter excluded.
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 included
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 8 October 2026
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126319Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare 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 service
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