Apple has officially unveiled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, promising up to 3.5× faster performance in AI-driven workflows, an impressive 24-hour battery life, and enhanced storage speeds. Paired with the latest macOS 26 Tahoe, the new MacBook Pro delivers a more refined and powerful computing experience than ever before.
In the new 14-inch model, Apple emphasizes that the M5 architecture brings a 3.5-fold improvement in AI processing performance, alongside a 1.6× increase in graphics capabilities compared to its predecessor. With its expanded memory bandwidth, the device is optimized for advanced AI workloads, including on-device execution of large-scale language models.
The new MacBook Pro also boasts exceptional endurance, offering up to 24 hours of battery life. Its upgraded storage technology delivers significantly faster SSD read/write speeds, resulting in greater efficiency when importing RAW image files or exporting large video projects.
Pre-orders for the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5) open today, with official availability beginning October 22. Pricing starts at $1,599 USD, available in Space Black and Silver.
The hardware lineup includes a Liquid Retina XDR display with an optional matte finish, an upgraded 1080p FaceTime camera, a six-speaker audio system, and multiple connectivity ports. It is fully optimized for Apple’s next-generation AI capabilities and the new macOS 26 Tahoe features.
Apple’s decision to refresh the 14-inch MacBook Pro annually — now with the M5 chip — underscores its commitment to continuous innovation in notebook performance and on-device AI computing. Running large-scale language models directly on the device has become a central focus of Apple’s hardware strategy.
As competitors like Microsoft and Google race to integrate AI into their laptops, Apple aims to assert its dominance through seamless hardware-software integration, leveraging the M5’s processing power and exceptional battery efficiency as key pillars of its next-generation computing vision.