Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
M5, Please
- Thread starter rwh63
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Probably January ‘26 like the M2 Pro release. Then the M6 refresh will come in October ‘26 with 2nm and OLED, thinner design.
That’s my prediction anyway. If you’re waiting to upgrade, unless you’re still on Intel I’d hold out for fall 2026.
That’s my prediction anyway. If you’re waiting to upgrade, unless you’re still on Intel I’d hold out for fall 2026.
I wouldn’t upgrade this year. Next year you will get an M6 on 2 Nm that will be quite a performance boost, and an OLED screen. Most likely a new design too. May even get cellular connectivity and it will probably get WiFi 7, although this years model ‘may’ get that? But I don’t think any Mac has WiFi 7 yet?
I would buy reform though if I wanted one.
I would buy reform though if I wanted one.
Oh dear! Hit the referb store for an M2 or M3 then, it will be light years ahead of what you have.
I am really looking forward to the M5 based on the iPad results. I currently have an M4 Max 14" 14/32. I am desperately in need of more RAM so I can run larger models. I even thought of trading in now for an unbinned 16" M4 Max 16/40 but that would be silly. I really miss my 16" M3 Pro I traded for this, but it was a time where I really needed the M4 Max, extra ram and couldn't justify the extra cost to stay with a 16". This thing is so loud all the time with 3 displays connected and chugging along through dev work and running LLMs. Memory pressure and swap are bad. I also game a lot on it too so extra GPU horsepower wouldn't hurt. I'll probably end up waiting for the OLED one. I am just really scared they are going to pull a 2016 and screw everything up again. Part of me wants to get the M5 Max 16" because there is a chance it'll be the last "good one" for another 5-6 years like how the ones prior to 2016 were before 2021. I use HDMI port every day and SD card slot. Terrified they will remove those things.
yeah, i have been in a holding pattern since the M3 came out. then i heard good things about the M4. my 2011 is getting too old. the usb ports don't function, some keys don't respond (i use an A1314 bluetooth keyboard), sometimes the bluetooth goes off and i need to reboot. Age related stuff! The super drive works, and i use it for stuff. the battery depletes in about an hour! needless to say, ready for a replacement. at this point, was waiting for the M5 to be announced/released, then make my choice. i could probably do fine with the base M4 with 16/512.
I think Apple's opened up a lane for the Pros to stay pro, especially re-committed with the iPhone Pro.
Normally my advice would be to just get whatever's current (M4) and leave it at that vs. waiting. On the other hand, if you're planning to use your next Mac for another 14 years maybe you do need the M5 🤣
Why is Apple launching the M5 and M6 so close together, it makes no sense? We should be able to order the M5 now if the M6 is coming inside of 12 months? I badly need to upgrade an Intel MBP, and this is frustrating and bizarre timing by Apple. Maybe I should just grab an M4?
If I were in your shoes, I'd get a refurbished M1 MBP now for around $800, then sell it in a year for maybe $500 and get a brand new M6 MBP. No way I would buy a new M5 with not only M6 2nm but likely OLED and redesign coming only months later. MBP hasn't yet changed significantly since M1. Same design, screen and sound. Only difference is incremental hardware improvements, which you likely don't need if you're still getting by on an Intel MBP. M1 remains a capable machine for most users, that's what I have and I'm keeping it at least until M6 drops
Last edited:
Pretty sure the M8 will run circles around the M5. You should wait. And I have it on good authority that once the M8 launches it won’t be as good as the M9, so maybe skip that generation. I’m given to understand that the M10 will so thoroughly slaughter the M5 that anyone even thinking of it would be mistaken. Either way. /s
Buy what you need when you need it/can afford it. I’m in the market for an M5 or M6 powered Mac Studio depending on release timing and wallet weight…
Buy what you need when you need it/can afford it. I’m in the market for an M5 or M6 powered Mac Studio depending on release timing and wallet weight…
No, Apple doesn't go that far back with their refurbs. No need to trust anyone if you go with a reputable vendor like Newegg or Amazon, that offers 30 days or so to return for a full refund. That's how I got my M1 refurb about a year ago, haven't had any issues with it since. If you get an M1, make sure to get a "late" 2021 MBP, not the "early" one from before the design refresh. Easy way to know the difference is that the early ones come in 13- and 15-inch sizes, while the late ones come in 14- and 16-inch sizes. Or you could spend a little more and get an M2. Might be the way to go if you plan to resell within a year or 2, as you'd get back most of the price difference with the higher resell value.
Just read M5 might be quietly released this week….
It will be interesting having legitimate choices between the M1-M5.
It will be interesting having legitimate choices between the M1-M5.
The base is an excellent choice for many. And it’s release should put a little downward pressure on the M4 price.