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MacBook Pro M5 14 inch Space Black
MacBook Pro M5 configuration differences
| Feature | 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD | 24GB RAM / 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 16GB | 24GB |
| SSD Storage | 512GB | 1TB | 1TB |
| Best for | Everyday tasks, basic productivity, web browsing, streaming, and light photo editing. | Users with moderate storage needs, including professionals who work with moderately sized files and projects. | Power users who multitask with memory-intensive applications such as high-resolution video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design. |
| Key difference | The base model with the least storage. | Provides double the storage of the base model, beneficial for users with large files. | Offers 50% more RAM than the other two options, providing significant performance benefits for demanding tasks. |
Description and usage advice
16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
This is the base model configuration for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip.Â
- Performance: Apple’s M5 chip is already a significant leap in performance over previous generations, so even this base model can handle demanding workloads.
- Target User: It’s an excellent choice for users who primarily use cloud storage, as well as for students and office workers who don’t need a massive amount of local storage.
- Performance Note: While the 16GB of unified memory is shared between the CPU and GPU, it is highly optimized. However, for the most demanding tasks, it may lead to some “swapping” to the SSD, which can slow down performance over time.Â
16GB RAM / 1TB SSD
This configuration upgrades the internal SSD, providing more space to store large files locally.Â
- Target User: This is the ideal option for professionals who need more storage for their projects, especially photographers or videographers working with high-resolution files.
- Longevity: Having more local storage reduces the need for external drives, streamlining your workflow. It is also often more cost-effective in the long run than purchasing external storage separately.Â
24GB RAM / 1TB SSD
This is a high-performance configuration that focuses on improving your multitasking capabilities and handling of very large files.
- Performance Boost: The extra 8GB of unified memory provides a substantial performance increase for memory-hungry applications. This is especially crucial for professional video editing (e.g., using After Effects or DaVinci Resolve) and 3D work, which can quickly consume all available RAM.
- Target User: This is the recommended choice for serious content creators, engineers, and developers who work with very large files, virtual machines, or have many demanding applications open at once.
- Future-proofing: The additional RAM and storage ensure the machine can handle future software updates and larger project sizes without performance bottlenecks.Â
Price range: රු534,000.00 through රු660,000.00
Description
The
14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip, released in October 2025, offers a major boost to AI and graphics performance, an improved CPU, and significantly longer battery life. While its design is unchanged from the M4 model, the internal upgrades provide a substantial leap for users migrating from older Intel-based or M1 MacBooks. The more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are expected to arrive in 2026.Â
Key features
- M5 Chip: The M5 chip is Apple’s fifth-generation M-series processor, built on a third-generation 3-nanometer technology. It includes a 10-core CPU with a mix of performance and efficiency cores, a 10-core GPU, and an enhanced 16-core Neural Engine for AI workloads.
- Massive AI and graphics boost: Each of the 10 GPU cores features a Neural Accelerator, a new addition that dramatically speeds up AI tasks. This results in over 4x faster peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to the M4 chip. For graphics, the M5 offers up to a 45% performance improvement over the M4, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing for smoother gameplay and more realistic visuals.
- Faster performance: The 10-core CPU delivers up to 20% faster multithreaded performance than the M4, while a 30% increase in unified memory bandwidth allows for better multitasking and handling of larger AI models locally.
- Extended battery life: The M5 offers up to 24 hours of video streaming on a single charge. It is fast-charge capable with a 96W or higher USB-C Power Adapter.
- Familiar design with excellent display: The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features a 3024×1964 resolution, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is available with an optional nano-texture finish to reduce glare. The exterior is available in Silver and Space Black.
- Ports and connectivity: The M5 model includes three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, and a MagSafe 3 port. It supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.Â
Performance vs. previous models
- Compared to M4: The M5 model offers solid, incremental upgrades in CPU, GPU, and SSD speeds, with a more pronounced leap in AI performance. Reviewers note that M4owners likely won’t find the upgrade compelling, but it is a meaningful step forward.
- Compared to M1 and Intel: The M5 represents a massive leap for users upgrading from older systems. Compared to M1 models, the M5 offers up to 6x faster AI performance and up to 2x faster CPU performance. When compared to Intel-based systems, it offers even more staggering performance gains.Â
Ideal users
The MacBook Pro with M5 is an excellent choice for a variety of users.Â
- Creative professionals and developers will benefit from the increased graphics and AI performance for workflows involving 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and coding.
- Gamers will experience smoother graphics and faster rendering times in visually intensive games, thanks to the M5’s enhanced GPU and third-generation ray tracing.
- Students and business professionals will appreciate the extended battery life and smooth, responsive performance for daily tasks and multitasking.
- Users with older Intel or M1 MacBooks will see the most dramatic improvements in overall speed and efficiency, making it a powerful upgrade.
Additional information
| Storage |
512GB ,1TB |
|---|---|
| RAM |
16GB ,24GB |
