M5 MacBook Pro No Longer Coming in 2025

[MacRumors]

Apple does not plan to refresh any Macs with updated M5 chips in 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models are now planned for the first half of 2026.

Gurman previously said that Apple would debut the M5 MacBook Pro models in late 2025, but his newest report suggests that Apple is "considering" pushing them back to 2026. Apple is now said to be "internally targeting" a launch early next year.

The current M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pro models were announced in October 2024 and released in November 2024, so pushing the M5 models back to 2026 would see Apple skipping a yearly refresh. It is typical for new Macs to come out in October or November after the September iPhone event.

Gurman does not give a reason why Apple is potentially "delaying" the launch of the M5 MacBook Pro models, but he says the timing is fluid, so there may still be a chance that we get the new Macs before the end of the year.

The M5 MacBook Pro models will have few changes beyond the M5 chip update, because Apple is planning for bigger changes in for the M6 MacBook Pro. The next MacBook Pro models are expected to transition to OLED displays and new case designs. Rumors have suggested the OLED MacBook Pro would come in 2026, but if Apple is planning to launch the M5 MacBook Pro models in 2026, that might mean the OLED model will be pushed to 2027. Alternatively, Apple could debut the M5 MacBook Pro in early 2026 and the OLED version in late 2026, but that would be unusual.

Apple is also planning to release M5 MacBook Air models in 2026, which will replace the current M4 models. Other rumors suggest Apple is working on a MacBook that has an A18 Pro chip in it for 2026, but Gurman didn't mention it.

The M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models could be accompanied by a new display that Apple has in the works. Apple is developing an external monitor that is expected to be a follow up to the 2022 Studio Display. It is expected to launch in early 2026.

Article Link: M5 MacBook Pro No Longer Coming in 2025

 

[Rychiar]

it is kinda overkill. the m4 is an amazing chip and I can't see any reason to rush the next.. what sucks about apple is the consistency though. I had to buy my parents an m1 iMac wayyyyy late in the game cus they never launched an m2 and yet the m3 and m4 came out in rapid succession

 

[JCCL]

Interesting. Wonder if the same thing will happen with iPad Pros. Not sure what an M5 would do for an iPad.

 

[Vulkan]

This can only mean that the "pesky" upgraded more intelligent "Siri" is coming out then. They dont want to showcase hardware without a significant upgrade to the OS.

 

[ZZ9pluralZalpha]

Macrumors: “I wish Apple would stop half-assing things to meet the yearly schedules, just release them when they’re ready”
Also Macrumors: “Why doesn’t Apple release things on a more regular schedule?”
😛

 

[jwdsail]

Apple does not plan to refresh any Macs with updated M5 chips in 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models are now planned for the first half of 2026.

Gurman previously said that Apple would debut the M5 MacBook Pro models in late 2025, but his newest report suggests that Apple is "considering" pushing them back to 2026. Apple is now said to be "internally targeting" a launch early next year.

The current M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pro models were announced in October 2024 and released in November 2024, so pushing the M5 models back to 2026 would see Apple skipping a yearly refresh. It is typical for new Macs to come out in October or November after the September iPhone event.

Gurman does not give a reason why Apple is potentially "delaying" the launch of the M5 MacBook Pro models, but he says the timing is fluid, so there may still be a chance that we get the new Macs before the end of the year.

The M5 MacBook Pro models will have few changes beyond the M5 chip update, because Apple is planning for bigger changes in for the M6 MacBook Pro. The next MacBook Pro models are expected to transition to OLED displays and new case designs. Rumors have suggested the OLED MacBook Pro would come in 2026, but if Apple is planning to launch the M5 MacBook Pro models in 2026, that might mean the OLED model will be pushed to 2027. Alternatively, Apple could debut the M5 MacBook Pro in early 2026 and the OLED version in late 2026, but that would be unusual.

Apple is also planning to release M5 MacBook Air models in 2026, which will replace the current M4 models. Other rumors suggest Apple is working on a MacBook that has an A18 Pro chip in it for 2026, but Gurman didn't mention it.

The M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models could be accompanied by a new display that Apple has in the works. Apple is developing an external monitor that is expected to be a follow up to the 2022 Studio Display. It is expected to launch in early 2026.

Article Link: M5 MacBook Pro No Longer Coming in 2025

Really hope this is wrong.

Was waiting for the M5 to come out to finally upgrade. (Well, waiting for this Mac to hit the lowest age I usually feel like replacing - at least 5 years)

Hard to justify paying the current price for a year old model, that could be replaced tomorrow, or not.

Grumble.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Rumors have suggested the OLED MacBook Pro would come in 2026, but if Apple is planning to launch the M5 MacBook Pro models in 2026, that might mean the OLED model will be pushed to 2027. Alternatively, Apple could debut the M5 MacBook Pro in early 2026 and the OLED version in late 2026, but that would be unusual.

God forbid Apple actually introduce TWO new features at once! I mean, what kind of rocket science would it take to put an M5 chip AND an OLED display in the same model year? Typical Apple.

 

[autrefois]

Must be something about the number 5. First no G5 Powerbook, now no M5 Macbook Pro (at least for now!). 😀

 

[Frantisekj]

All attention for Mac Pro M5 Extreme?

 

[poematik13]

This is good, my M3 Pro 16" still going strong with applecare till dec 2026

 

[amaze1499]

Finally… a slowdown

 

[TechRunner]

"Can someone bring me more darts? I'm out of darts!" - Gurman, staring at the wall calendar in his office.

 

[PotentPeas]

Article: "Alternatively, Apple could debut the M5 MacBook Pro in early 2026 and the OLED version in late 2026, but that would be unusual."

They did M2 Pro/Max MBPs in early 2023 and M3 Pro/Max MBPs in late 2023. So it's not like there's no recent precedent.

 

[MRSugarD]

I remember the M2 14/16 MacBook Pros were pushed back from late 2022 to early 2023.

 

[aapl owner]

God forbid Apple actually introduce TWO new features at once! I mean, what kind of rocket science would it take to put an M5 chip AND an OLED display in the same model year? Typical Apple.

The plan all along was for the new OLED MacBook Pros to be released with the new M6 series of processors (two new features at once).

 

[aaronage]

M5 is rumoured to use new packaging technology (TSMC SoIC). Perhaps it needs a bit more time in the oven?

Delays are inevitable working at the bleeding edge

 

[DocMultimedia]

The M1 was a great chip. The M4 is an amazing chip. Why do we need a new number every year? Oh.... Publicity? Whatever. My M1 and M4 are both rocking.

 

[UltimaKilo]

Macrumors: “I wish Apple would stop half-assing things to meet the yearly schedules, just release them when they’re ready”
Also Macrumors: “Why doesn’t Apple release things on a more regular schedule?”
😛

The M5 is not something they should delay. Many consumers would welcome the GPU upgrades, better bandwidth and possibly extra Thunderbolt it will allow. The M5 is slated to be the biggest leap since the M2.

 

[Two Appleseeds]

Probably has less to do with the ability to ship and more to do with the demand for rapid incremental performance increase. Will be personally interested in a new Macbook if/when they improve the display, durability, speakers, and/or webcam again.

 

[Amazing Iceman]

A MacBook with A18 Pro ?
This sounds insanely illogical!

 

[Kylo83]

noooo, so the re design MacBook will now be 2027

 

[Plutonius]

The M4 is selling well.

 

[020]

Will be called M26

 

[Neil J. Squillante]

Shipping the A18 MacBook this year would make a lot of sense for Christmas 2025. 🎄

 

[groove-agent]

That's disappointing. I was hoping for a reason to upgrade my MacBook Pro this year.

Apple is fortunate in the sense that they can delay products/ projects as they see fit and not have to worry about competition.