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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) ($1,999) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) ($2,999) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro laptop.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999 | $2,999 |
| Weight | 1550g | 2140g |
| Chip | M5 with hardware ray tracing | M5 Pro |
| Display | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 1600 nits peak | 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 1600 nits peak |
| Refresh | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz ProMotion |
| Battery | Up to 24 hours | Longest of any Mac |
| Ports | 3× Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 | 3× Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)
- Sustains full clocks under long loads
- 1600-nit XDR is a genuine working advantage
- HDMI and SDXC without a dongle
- 24-hour battery, the best in any Mac class
- Only 320 g over the 13-inch Air
- $700 over the Air for gains many won't use
- Fan is audible under sustained export
- Notch remains divisive
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
- The most performance available in a portable
- Longest battery life of any Mac
- 16-inch XDR is a genuine editing display
- Speakers rival dedicated desktop sets
- 2.14 kg dictates your entire bag choice
- $2,999 entry is professional-tier spend
- Overkill for anything short of pro media work
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is the better value at $1,999. Both are part of our curated pro laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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