Apple Launches New 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M5 Chip and Expanded Storage Capacity

Apple has introduced an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by its new M5 chip, bringing a significant performance boost and expanded storage options to its most portable professional notebook. The release follows the debut of the same processor in the latest iPad Pro and Vision Pro, marking Apple’s full transition to its next generation of silicon.

The M5 chip introduces a faster 10-core CPU and GPU architecture with a 16-core Neural Engine, delivering stronger AI and graphics capabilities while maintaining the power efficiency that defines Apple’s laptop lineup. Internal testing shows up to 15 percent faster CPU speeds and as much as 45 percent better graphics compared to the M4. The new GPU also integrates Neural Accelerators directly into each core, giving it more than four times the peak compute performance of its predecessor.

Beyond raw speed, Apple has expanded the configuration options for professionals who need more room to work. The base 14-inch model can now be ordered with up to 4 TB of SSD storage—double the previous limit—while continuing to support up to 32 GB of unified memory. Memory bandwidth has also grown to 153 GB/s, ensuring smoother handling of large files and complex creative workflows.

Visually, the laptop retains the sleek aluminum chassis and Liquid Retina XDR display known for exceptional brightness and color accuracy. Ports remain plentiful with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD card, MagSafe 3, and a headphone jack. Battery life still stretches up to 24 hours, though wireless connectivity stays with Wi-Fi 6E.

Pre-orders for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro open today starting at $1,599, with units shipping to customers on October 22. Apple is expected to follow this release with higher-end M5 Pro and M5 Max models in 2026, continuing its steady evolution of the MacBook Pro lineup.