Apple officially unveils MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips; MacBook Air with M5 and MacBook Neo also introduced
Recently, Apple has introduced various new gadgets globally as well as in India. Among these latest gadgets, there are some new MacBook models that also made their debut in the market.
MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max
Features
The latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max bring game-changing performance and AI capabilities. It now comes with up to 2x faster SSD performance and starts at 1TB of storage for M5 Pro and 2TB for M5 Max. The new MacBook Pro includes N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
It offers up to 24 hours of battery life, giving Intel-based upgrades up to 13 additional hours. Users will be able to fast-charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter. It features a Liquid Retina XDR display that offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness, up to 1000 nits for SDR content and with a nano-texture option. There is a 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality mics and an immersive six-speaker sound system.
M5 Pro and M5 Max chips feature up to an 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 all-new performance cores.
The M5 Pro is designed for users running complex workflows, like coders optimising algorithms and photographers processing massive image libraries, while M5 Max is for those pushing the absolute limits, such as engineers running rigorous simulations. The M5 Pro and M5 Max deliver up to 4x faster LLM prompt processing than M4 Pro and M4 Max, and up to 8x AI Image generation than M1 Pro and M1 Max. Both chips also bring up to a 50% increase in graphics performance compared to M4 Pro and M4 Max.
And with a faster and more power-efficient Neural Engine and higher unified memory bandwidth, the new MacBook Pro delivers incredible on-device AI capabilities. M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory with up to 307GB/s of memory bandwidth, while M5 Max supports up to 128GB of unified memory with up to 614GB/s of memory bandwidth.
MacBook Pro with M5 Pro delivers (compared to previous generation models):
- Faster AI image generation performance
- Faster LLM prompt processing
- Faster 3D rendering in Maxon Redshift
- Faster gaming performance with raytracing in games like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
MacBook Pro with M5 Max delivers (compared to previous generation models):
- Faster AI Image generation performance
- Faster LLM prompt processing
- Faster video effects rendering performance in Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Faster AI video-enhancing performance in Topaz Video
The new MacBook Pro delivers up to 2x faster read/write performance compared to the previous generation, reaching speeds of up to 14.5GB/s and accelerating workflows for professionals working across 4K and 8K video projects, LLMs and complex datasets.
Connectivity options include: 3 Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot and MagSafe 3. macOS Tahoe offers features like major updates to Spotlight, Apple Intelligence, Live Translation, Phone app, Live activities and Liquid Glass design. The M5 Pro model supports up to 2 high-resolution external displays, while the M5 Max model supports up to 4 high-resolution displays.
It is made with 45% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 50% renewable electricity, and the paper packaging is 100% fiber-based.
Availability
The pre-orders have already started via the Apple Store and Apple Store app. Indian consumers can also pre-order via Flipkart and Amazon. The official sale will start on 11th March.
14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro starts at INR 249900/$2,199 and INR 232900/$2,049 for education, and the 16-inch model starts at INR 299900/$2,699 and INR 277900/$2,499 for education. 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max starts at INR 399900/$3,599 and INR 366900/$3,299 for education, and the 16-inch model starts at INR 429900/$3,899 and INR 394900/$3,599 for education.
All models are available in Space Black and Silver colours.
MacBook Air with M5
Features
The M5 chip features a faster CPU and next-gen GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, enabling MacBook Air to power through a variety of workflows, from creative projects to complex AI tasks. MacBook Air now comes standard with double the starting storage at 512GB with faster SSD technology, and is configurable up to 4TB. The new SSD delivers 2x faster read/write performance compared to the previous generation. Apple’s N1 wireless chip, which delivers WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
It features a thin, light, and durable aluminium design, a 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness. MacBook Air with M5 features a 10-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. The MacBook Air offers up to 18 hours of battery life.
MacBook Air with M5 brings even greater performance compared to previous generations, offering;
- Faster AI video enhancement performance in Topaz Video
- Faster 3D rendering with ray tracing performance in Blender
- Faster image processing performance in Affinity
- Faster web browsing
There is a 12MP Centre Stage camera with support for Desk View, a three-mic array, and an immersive sound system supporting Spatial Studio and Dolby Atmos. It features 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for up to 2 external displays, while there is also MagSafe charging support. macOS Tahoe offers features like Liquid Glass design, Apple Intelligence, Live Translation, Phone app on Mac, and a new Edge Light Effect.
It is made with 55% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 50% renewable electricity, and the paper packaging is 100% fiber-based.
Availability
The MacBook Air with M5 comes in Sky Blue, Midnight starlight and Silver colours. The pre-orders have already started via the Apple Store and Apple Store app. Indian consumers can also pre-order via Flipkart and Amazon. The official sale will start on 11th March.
The 13-inch model starts at INR 119900/$1,099 and INR 108900/$999 for education, and the 15-inch model starts at INR 144900/$1,299 and INR 133900/$1,199 for education.
MacBook Neo
Features
MacBook Neo comes with a beautiful Apple design, featuring a durable aluminium It enclosure. It weighs just 2.7 pounds. It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display that offers 2408×1506 pixels resolution, 500 nits of brightness and support for 1 billion colours. An anti-reflective coating provides a comfortable viewing.
The device is powered by an A18 Pro chip that is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with Intel Core Ultra 5. It’s up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing. The integrated 5-core GPU brings graphics to life, and a 16-core Neural Engine supports fast on-device Apple Intelligence features. It is also fanless, so it runs completely silent.
The MacBook Neo delivers up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge. It features a Magic Keyboard, while a large Multi-Touch trackpad lets users click, scroll, swipe and pinch anywhere on its surface. Touch ID enables quick and secure login authentication and the ability to conveniently authorise purchases using Apple Pay.
It is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual mics with directional beamforming and dual-side firing speakers with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. It features 2 USB-C ports and a headphone jack. It supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. It supports seamless integration with the iPhone.
macOS offers features- built-in apps (like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime), Apple Intelligence, Live Translation and advanced privacy and security.
It features 60% recycled content that includes 90% recycled aluminium overall and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 45% renewable electricity and the paper packaging is 100% fiber-based.
Availability
The pre-orders have already started via Apple Store and Apple Store app. In India, the device is also available via Flipkart and Amazon. The official sale begins on 11 March.
It starts at INR 69900/$599 and INR 59900/$499 for education.
