Mac
MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max)
The high-end MacBook Pro with a mini-LED screen, from $2,499 after a June 2026 price rise.
It's about halfway through its usual update cycle. Apple has also raised its price by $300 since launch.
At a glance
Our take
These M5 Pro and M5 Max models now sit below the new OLED (PROLED XDR) MacBook Pro, which costs $400 more with the same chips. Prices rose $300 in June 2026.
If you don't need OLED or a touchscreen, this is the better value; Apple's refurbished store also had 16-inch M5 Pro models from $2,549.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- M5 Pro or M5 Max chips
- Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SD slot
- 14- and 16-inch sizes
What's not
- $2,499 and up after a $300 rise
- Now sits below the new OLED MacBook Pro
Pros who want top performance without paying for OLED
You can get by with the M6 14-inch at $1,999
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 14-inch M5 Pro | $2,499 |
| 16-inch M5 Pro | $2,999 |
| 14-inch M5 Max | $4,099 |
| 16-inch M5 Max | $4,399 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageMacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) | Mac Studio (M5 Max / M5 Ultra) | MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,899 | $1,999 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Buy now | Buy now | Buy now |
| Chip | M5 Pro or M5 Max | M5 Max or M5 Ultra | M5 Pro or M5 Max | M6 |
| Display | 14.2- or 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | — | 14.2- or 16.3-inch tandem OLED touchscreen | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) |
| Battery | Up to 24 h video | — | Up to 24 h video | Up to 24 h video |
| Memory | 24GB (M5 Pro) / 36GB (M5 Max) | 36GB (M5 Max) / 96GB+ (M5 Ultra) | 24GB (M5 Pro) / 36GB (M5 Max) | 16GB |
| Storage | — | 512GB (M5 Max) / 1TB (M5 Ultra) | — | 1TB |
More comparisons
What's next?
Nothing credible yet
We haven't seen a reliable report of a replacement in the next six months.
How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
Launch
Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR OLED display
New 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models pair M5 Pro or M5 Max chips with a tandem OLED touchscreen, starting at $2,899 and $3,399. The existing Liquid Retina XDR models stay on sale, so buyers now choose between mini-LED and OLED-with-touch at a $400 premium.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
ServicesApple Creator Studio adds AI assistants and new pro toolsThe Creator Studio subscription ($12.99/month or $129/year in the US) gains beta AI assistants in Logic Pro, Keynote, Pages and Numbers, plus Generate Fill in Pixelmator Pro and MotionVFX effects in Final Cut Pro. Existing subscribers get the update free through November.Services
Apple Creator Studio adds AI assistants and new pro tools
The Creator Studio subscription ($12.99/month or $129/year in the US) gains beta AI assistants in Logic Pro, Keynote, Pages and Numbers, plus Generate Fill in Pixelmator Pro and MotionVFX effects in Final Cut Pro. Existing subscribers get the update free through November.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
PricesApple raises Mac, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple TV prices, citing memory costsApple raised prices on many Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro, blaming AI-driven memory and storage costs; for example, Apple TV 4K went from $129 to $199 and Vision Pro from $3,499 to $3,699. iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were spared. Launch prices quoted in older reviews no longer apply.
Prices
Apple raises Mac, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple TV prices, citing memory costs
Apple raised prices on many Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro, blaming AI-driven memory and storage costs; for example, Apple TV 4K went from $129 to $199 and Vision Pro from $3,499 to $3,699. iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were spared. Launch prices quoted in older reviews no longer apply.
Products
Source: TidBITS
Questions people ask
Should I buy the MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) now?
Buy now. It's about halfway through its usual update cycle. Apple has also raised its price by $300 since launch.
How much does the MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) cost?
Apple sells it from $2,499 in the US (14-inch M5 Pro: $2,499, 16-inch M5 Pro: $2,999, 14-inch M5 Max: $4,099, 16-inch M5 Max: $4,399). It launched at $2,199, so Apple has raised the price since.
When will the MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) be replaced?
We haven't seen a credible report of a replacement in the next six months.
Who is the MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) best for?
Pros who want top performance without paying for OLED. Skip it if you can get by with the M6 14-inch at $1,999.
Can I get the MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) cheaper?
Apple Certified Refurbished had it from $2,549 when we checked on Nov 12, 2026, with the same one-year warranty as new.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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