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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026)
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Apple · 2026

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026)

M5 Pro, 2026

The new 15-core M5 Pro with a 16-core GPU starts at 24 GB unified memory and 1 TB for 2199 dollars and pushes battery to 24 hours of video, in the same 1000 nit 120 Hz ProMotion mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR chassis.

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  • Linux: gaps
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Scorecard

8.8 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery, display, build, and speed, with no category below average.

  • Battery 10/10
  • Display 10/10
  • Build 9/10
  • Keyboard 8/10
  • Speed 10/10
  • Value 6/10

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Stands out

  • Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
  • Bright 1000-nit screen, readable in sunlight
  • 120Hz screen, smoother motion
  • Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade

Watch for

  • Linux needs significant work on this hardware
  • RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
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Linux

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Linux readiness1.4

Not supported · Most documented on fedora, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score

Specs

Specifications for Apple MacBook Pro 14
CPUApple M5 Pro (15-core)
GPUApple M5 Pro GPU (16-core, integrated)
RAM24 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage1 TB
Screen14.2" 3024x1964 @ 120Hz, 1000 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight1.6 kglight for daily carry
Battery72.4 Wh, around 14 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026) work with Linux?
Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Asahi Linux has no M5 page and the M4 page is all TBA, which the Asahi legend means no active work.
What does the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026) cost?
RRP is about 2199 USD (2549 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026) good for programming?
For programming we score it 6/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
How heavy is the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 2026)?
1.6 kg (3.53 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
What's the battery life like?
A 72.4 Wh pack, around 14 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 10/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
RAM is soldered, so the 24 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.

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