MacBook Pro 14-inch M5
AppleReleased Oct 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Sep 15, 2026
Lightweight MacBook Pro offers strong performance and a high-quality display with reliable connectivity and long battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 scores 81/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Digital Camera World, The New York Times, Tom's Hardware, and Itpro.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (Tom's Hardware) to 88 (Digital Camera World).
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(4)
- High-quality display(3)
- Strong CPU performance(2)
Cons
- High price(5)
- Limited features(3)
- Stagnant design(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Max is a powerhouse workstation that offers industry-leading performance for creative professionals, though its high cost and dated design may deter some users.
Publisher score: ★★★★½
AI summary of this review
The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro is a powerful, professional-grade laptop ideal for creative experts and developers, though its bulk and high price make it overkill for average users.
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AI summary of this review
The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 offers impressive performance and storage speed boosts in a refined chassis, though its value is hampered by expensive upgrades and the omission of Wi-Fi 7.
Score estimated from the review text
AI summary of this review
The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 is a powerful and efficient machine that offers impressive graphical gains and industry-leading battery life, though it feels like a minor iterative update over the M4.
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