Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 M5
Pros
+ high-quality and stable case
+ brilliant display with accurate colors/optionally with a matte finish
+ extremely high HDR brightness/improved SDR brightness
+ almost always extremely quiet during everyday use
+ M5 is much more powerful
+ good battery life
+ excellent speakers
Cons
- loud fan under load
- extremely high surcharges for RAM and SSD
- constant PWM flickering
- practically no maintenance options
- only 12-month warranty
- webcam without FaceID, low resolution for photos/videos
- no Wi-Fi 7
Specifications
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 M5
Processor
Apple M5 (10 Cores) 10 x 3 - 4.6 GHz, 30.5 W PL2 / Short Burst, 27.5 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics adapter
Apple M5 GPU, 19 W TDP
Memory
32 GB
, LPDDR5
Display
14.20 inch 16:10, 3024 x 1964 pixel 254 PPI, Mini-LED, glossy: no, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
Apple SSD AP1024Z, 1024 GB
, 945 GB free
Connections
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)
Battery
72.4 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Apple macOS 26 Tahoe
Camera
Webcam: 12 MP Center Stage
Primary Camera: 12 MPix
Primary Camera: 12 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 6-speaker system, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MagSafe cable, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.549 kg ( = 54.64 oz / 3.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2739 Euro
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Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 5 scores (from 4 reviews)
Average of 5 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 85%, features: 78%, display: 94% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 96%, emissions: 89%
Reviews for the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2025 M5
Analysis of the Apple M5 SoC: Apple silicon extends its lead over AMD, Intel and Qualcomm | Notebookcheck
The new Apple M5 SoC is here and we have been able to test its performance in the new MacBook Pro 14 base model. Now we take a closer look at how the new chip compares to the competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm in terms of both performance and efficiency.
The new Apple M5 SoC is here and we have been able to test its performance in the new MacBook Pro 14 base model. Now we take a closer look at how the new chip compares to the competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm in terms of both performance and efficiency.
Apple MacBook Pro M5 (2025) review - The fastest single-core performance in the world | Notebookcheck
Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is faster than ever with the new M5 SoC—plus, it finally features faster SSDs. Even so, it still lags behind the more expensive Pro models, as it lacks better cooling and Wi-Fi 7.
Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is faster than ever with the new M5 SoC—plus, it finally features faster SSDs. Even so, it still lags behind the more expensive Pro models, as it lacks better cooling and Wi-Fi 7.
Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 review: Predictably magnificent
Source: Hardware Zone
As you can see, storage and memory upgrades are pricey. And if you choose to upgrade, you’ll find yourself close to the starting price of an M4 Pro (S$2,749), at which point you’ll start to wonder if you should hold out for the M5 Pro. And speaking of holding out, should you wait for the inevitable M5 MacBook Air? It goes without saying that if you need a laptop urgently, you shouldn’t wait. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is fantastic, and you will be satisfied with it. Word on the street is that the MacBook Air and more powerful variants of the MacBook Pro will not arrive until sometime early next year. But if time is on your side, the question to ask is what you would achieve by waiting. If you need more performance than the M5, then obviously, you’ll need to wait for the M5 Pro or M5 Max versions.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 85%
Source: Hardware Zone
As you can see, storage and memory upgrades are pricey. And if you choose to upgrade, you’ll find yourself close to the starting price of an M4 Pro (S$2,749), at which point you’ll start to wonder if you should hold out for the M5 Pro. And speaking of holding out, should you wait for the inevitable M5 MacBook Air? It goes without saying that if you need a laptop urgently, you shouldn’t wait. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is fantastic, and you will be satisfied with it. Word on the street is that the MacBook Air and more powerful variants of the MacBook Pro will not arrive until sometime early next year. But if time is on your side, the question to ask is what you would achieve by waiting. If you need more performance than the M5, then obviously, you’ll need to wait for the M5 Pro or M5 Max versions.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 85%
MacBook Pro review: Apple’s most awkward laptop is the first to show off Apple M5
Source: Ars Technica
The low-end MacBook Pro has always occupied an odd in-between place in Apple’s lineup, overlapping in a lot of places with the MacBook Air and without the benefit of the much-faster chips that the 15- and 16-inch MacBook Pros could fit. The M5 MacBook Pro carries on that complicated legacy, and even with the M5 there are still lots of people for whom one of the M4 MacBook Airs is just going to be a better fit. But it is a very nice laptop, and if your screen is the most important part of your laptop, this low-end Pro does make a decent case for itself. It’s frustrating that the matte display is a $150 upcharge, but it’s an option you can’t get on an Air, and the improved display panel and faster ProMotion refresh rate make scrolling and animations all look smoother and more fluid than they do on an Air’s screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2025
Source: Ars Technica
The low-end MacBook Pro has always occupied an odd in-between place in Apple’s lineup, overlapping in a lot of places with the MacBook Air and without the benefit of the much-faster chips that the 15- and 16-inch MacBook Pros could fit. The M5 MacBook Pro carries on that complicated legacy, and even with the M5 there are still lots of people for whom one of the M4 MacBook Airs is just going to be a better fit. But it is a very nice laptop, and if your screen is the most important part of your laptop, this low-end Pro does make a decent case for itself. It’s frustrating that the matte display is a $150 upcharge, but it’s an option you can’t get on an Air, and the improved display panel and faster ProMotion refresh rate make scrolling and animations all look smoother and more fluid than they do on an Air’s screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2025
I reviewed the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025), and its focus on AI has left me confused
Source: Techradar
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) feels like a rather small update over last year’s M4 model, with the bulk of improvements focused on AI performance. Your interest in this product, then, could depend on how interested you are in using artificial intelligence-powered tools. However, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) might not seem like an essential upgrade for people using M4 and M3 MacBooks, this remains a superb workstation laptop with a stunning screen, thin and light design, and excellent build quality. It would be nice to see Apple get a bit bolder with a design shake-up for future releases, especially when it comes to some of the older technology (Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E) that it still uses.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techradar
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) feels like a rather small update over last year’s M4 model, with the bulk of improvements focused on AI performance. Your interest in this product, then, could depend on how interested you are in using artificial intelligence-powered tools. However, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) might not seem like an essential upgrade for people using M4 and M3 MacBooks, this remains a superb workstation laptop with a stunning screen, thin and light design, and excellent build quality. It would be nice to see Apple get a bit bolder with a design shake-up for future releases, especially when it comes to some of the older technology (Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E) that it still uses.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 70%
I Tested the M5 MacBook Pro 14. Its GPU Performance Boost Is Real
Source: CNet
It wasn't the big redesign we were hoping for this time last year, when Apple rolled out its M4 models of the MacBook Pro. In fact, there wasn't a redesign at all. This generation of the 14-inch MacBook Pro is identical to the 2024 model (prices remain unchanged as well) with a single exception -- it incorporates the M5 processor, which debuted this fall. On one hand, my testing shows the chip's upgraded GPU architecture delivers big performance improvements over the M4 in the narrow areas where it applies, namely on-GPU processing for AI (notably image generation) and ray-traced graphics. Those go along with Apple's typical generation-over-generation performance improvements. So, as expected, one of the best-performing consumer CPUs just got better, bringing a top-performing laptop in its wake.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: CNet
It wasn't the big redesign we were hoping for this time last year, when Apple rolled out its M4 models of the MacBook Pro. In fact, there wasn't a redesign at all. This generation of the 14-inch MacBook Pro is identical to the 2024 model (prices remain unchanged as well) with a single exception -- it incorporates the M5 processor, which debuted this fall. On one hand, my testing shows the chip's upgraded GPU architecture delivers big performance improvements over the M4 in the narrow areas where it applies, namely on-GPU processing for AI (notably image generation) and ray-traced graphics. Those go along with Apple's typical generation-over-generation performance improvements. So, as expected, one of the best-performing consumer CPUs just got better, bringing a top-performing laptop in its wake.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 84%
Comment
Apple M5 GPU: An integrated graphics card developed by Apple and integrated in the Apple M5 SoC. Offers 10 cores and according to Apple an up to 30% higher performance compared to the M4 GPU.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
M5 (10 Cores): An ARM architecture processor (SoC) with 10 CPU cores, a neural engine with 16 cores and greatly improved AI performance (combining NPU and GPU). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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