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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) ($2,999) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) ($824) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pro laptop.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) | Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,999 | $824 |
| Weight | 2140g | 2100g |
| Chip | M5 Pro | M1 Pro |
| Display | 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 1600 nits peak | 16.2" 120Hz mini-LED XDR |
| Refresh | 120Hz ProMotion | — |
| Battery | Longest of any Mac | — |
| Ports | 3× Thunderbolt, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) | 2100g (Apple published) |
| Cooling | — | Active, dual fan |
Pros & Cons
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 16-inch (M1 Pro)
- Enormous, excellent XDR display
- Full port selection
- Sustained performance for heavy work
- Best speakers in a laptop
- 2100g, this is luggage
- Large footprint needs a real bag
- Fan is audible under heavy load
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) is the better value at $824. Both are part of our curated pro laptop index — tap through to check current pricing.
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