MacBook Pro M5 Max

Name: Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Brand: Apple
Rating: 88 (3 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Jun 29, 2026

MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max offers powerful performance, a stunning display, and long battery life with rich sound. The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max scores 88/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Engadget, The Guardian, and Tom's Hardware.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

EngadgetThe GuardianTom's Hardware

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 3 points of each other.

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

Where to buy

amazon$4,499.00

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Pros

Long battery life(3)
Great sound quality(3)
Powerful performance(3)
Great display(3)
Good port selection(3)

Cons

High price(3)
Non-upgradeable RAM/SSD(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Major publication03/2026

Major publicationMar 16, 2026

AI summary of this review

Apple's MacBook Pro remains the pinnacle of professional laptops, and it's faster than ever with the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.

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Major publication04/2026

Major publicationApr 28, 2026

AI summary of this review

No other machine provides full workstation-level power away from a plug and lasts a long time on battery.

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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 price.

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