tech

March 4, 2026

Apple intros M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros and its first new monitors in years

New laptops come with more storage but also higher starting prices.

Apple intros M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros and its first new monitors in years

TL;DR

  • Higher-end MacBook Pros now feature M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
  • Base storage increased to 1TB for M5 Pro models and 2TB for M5 Max models.
  • Starting prices for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros have increased.
  • M5 Pro and M5 Max chips use new 'super core' high-performance CPU cores and an 'all-new performance core'.
  • GPU core counts have increased, with M5 Max offering up to 40 GPU cores.
  • New Apple N1 wireless chip provides Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
  • The external design of the MacBook Pros remains unchanged.
  • New Studio Display features improved camera quality and Thunderbolt 5.
  • All-new Studio Display XDR offers mini-LED technology, 120Hz refresh rate, and higher brightness.
  • The Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299.
  • New MacBooks and displays are available for preorder on March 4 and will be available on March 11.

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