MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Max

Name: Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Max
Brand: Apple
Rating: 89 (3 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Jul 13, 2026

Experience powerful performance and extended battery life in a lightweight design with exceptional sound. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Max scores 89/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the apple laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and Tom's Hardware.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 3 expert reviews

Creative BloqDigital Camera WorldTom's Hardware

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 86 (Digital Camera World) to 95 (Creative Bloq).

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$3,499.00

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Pros

Fast performance(4)
Long battery life(2)
Reliable connection(2)

Cons

High price(3)
No OLED or touchscreen(2)
Stagnant design(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication03/2026

Independent publicationMar 24, 2026

AI summary of this review

It’s extremely expensive, but is probably the best professional laptop you can get right now.

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Established publication03/2026

Established publicationMar 26, 2026

AI summary of this review

If you’re looking for a powerful laptop for high-end video editing, then Apple has pulled out all the stops with this one.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 9, 2026

AI summary of this review

With M5 Max, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is at the height of its powers as an ultraportable workstation, delivering luxury performance in just about every way despite its high cost.

Score estimated from the review text