Apple Releases New MacBook Pro and iPad Pro Models with New M5 Chip


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Today, Apple released two new products to its lineup – a 14-inch MacBook Pro and a new iPad Pro, both powered by the new M5 chip. Apple says the new devices are faster, with better storage, and have a longer battery life.

The new additions to Apple’s fall product lineup, following the iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Series 11 models announced in September, are available now for pre-order.

14-Inch MacBook

Here are some of the features and upgrades with the new MacBook Pro model:

  • Faster and more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth
  • Next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance and 1.6x faster graphics
  • Battery life of up to 24 hours
  • Faster SSD performance than the previous generation for tasks like importing RAW image files or exporting large videos
  • Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option
  • 12MP Center Stage camera
  • Six-speaker sound system

“MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.”

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available to pre-order today in space black and silver, and will be available beginning Wednesday, October 22 for $1599.

11-Inch and 13-Inch iPad Pro

Here are some of the features and upgrades with the new iPad models:

  • Next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core for a boost in performance
  • Up to 3.5x the AI performance than iPad Pro with M4 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1
  • N1, the new Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables the latest generation of wireless technologies with support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPad Pro
  • C1X modem comes to cellular models of iPad Pro, delivering up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance

“Powered by the next generation of Apple silicon, the new iPad Pro delivers our most advanced and versatile iPad experience yet,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “iPad Pro with M5 unlocks endless possibilities for creativity and productivity — with a huge leap in AI performance and a big boost in graphics, superfast wireless connectivity, and game-changing iPadOS 26 features, it pushes the boundaries of what iPad can do yet again.”

The new iPad Pro is available to pre-order today, and will be available beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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