When Will Apple Release the M5 MacBook Pro?

[MacRumors]

Apple regularly refreshes the MacBook Pro models, and a new version that uses M5 series chips is in the works. Apple just finished refreshing most of the Mac lineup with M4 chips, and now it's time for the M5. Rumors suggest that we could see the first M5 MacBook Pro models this fall.

Design

There have been no rumors of a design update for the M5 MacBook Pro models that are coming this fall, so we are expecting the same look as the current models. There might be minor updates, but most of the changes will be internal.

Apple probably won't change the design of the MacBook Pro until it transitions to OLED display technology, and that's not rumored to happen until 2026 at the earliest.

M5 Chips

The MacBook Pro will use M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. The entry-level 14-inch model will be available with the M5, while the higher-end 14-inch models and 16-inch models will have the more advanced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.

Apple's M5 chips will be manufactured on a 3-nanometer process like the M4 chips, but Apple is planning for new technology that will give the M5 lineup an edge over M4 chips.

Apple manufacturing partner TSMC plans to use a more advanced (System on Integrated Chip) SoIC packaging technology for the M5 chips. SoIC technology allows for the stacking of chips in a 3D structure, for better electrical performance and thermal management. TSMC has developed a next-generation hybrid SoIC package that uses thermoplastic carbon fiber composite molding technology.

The chips are expected to be faster, more power efficient, and better at handling AI and machine learning tasks. Apple also plans to use M5-series chips for the AI servers that power its Apple Intelligence and machine learning features.

Future MacBook Pro Rumors

Apple is working on an OLED MacBook Pro, and that's really the model to wait for. It's supposed to be coming as soon as 2026, and it will bring notable improvements in display quality. OLED offers improved brightness, better contrast with deeper blacks, and improved power efficiency.

The 2026 MacBook Pro could also have a 5G modem, a first for the Mac, and it's expected to have Apple's next-generation 2-nanometer chip.

Release Date

Mass production on M5 chips is expected to start in 2025, so we could see the first Macs with M5 technology somewhere around the fall of 2025. Last year, Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro models in October 2024, so October 2025 would make sense.

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[vegetassj4]

I don't know, but it will be built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence. With features that are light years ahead of anything that has come before. Features that won't actually arrive until M7. M5 Pro will be the most pro chip we've ever made. You're going to love it.

 

[ShivneelSingh]

We just want a 13” MacBook Air (any M-Chip) with Nano-Textured Display.

 

[HVDynamo]

I don't know, but it will be built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence. With features that are light years ahead of anything that has come before. Features that won't actually arrive until M7. M5 Pro will be the most pro chip we've ever made. You're going to love it.

Nailed it. Also, They think we will love it.

 

[krull1015]

Honestly, who cares they just released the M4s which are highly competent machines. Let’s move onto something new and relevant.

 

[surfzen21]

We just want a 13” MacBook Air (any M-Chip) with Nano-Textured Display.

I have an M3 Pro 14in and do not need another laptop BUT if they put nano texture on an Air I will buy one.

I sit in two specific spots that get a lot of natural light and therefore glare.

That and 120hz would fit all my needs but I'd take just the nano texture now.

 

[switz]

Well, if Apple finally admits their AI actually needs M5 processor family chips and related A series chips for both iDevices and Macs, they may have an opportunity to discuss misleading advertising for all of the of the M4 family product sales sold starting in November of 2024 where that was a big hype in the sales pitches. The lawyers will get new yachts and the users will get a "we are sorry" note.

 

[AppliedVisual]

We just want a 13” MacBook Air (any M-Chip) with Nano-Textured Display.

My daughter just bought the 15" M4 Air and it's great, but she's bummed she can't have the nano-texture. Also would really like the pro motion 120Hz. Otherwise she thinks the system is perfect for what she does. I get that Apple is trying to reserve some features for the MacBook Pro, but I'm not so sure that using the Pro form factor to gatekeep certain things is that great of a concept. My daughter considered the 14" MBP, but the 15" is a better overall size fit for her. Anyway, just ruminating on this... There is value in the thinner Air form factor where people would rather pay to upgrade to the better display vs. having the thicker/heavier MBP.

 

[jz0309]

And back in the Intel days, everyone here complained that there aren’t enough updates.
Fast forward, Apple updates chips every year and people here complain.

 

[Plutonius]

Speed is nice but how much better in realtime will the m5 be ?

 

[Warped9]

Apple is killing it with these M-series chips.

 

[Dr.Lee]

Damn. I really wanted an M4 Pro MBP to replace my M1 MBP, but now the M4s suck. I want an M5 Pro MBP!

 

[jz0309]

Damn. I really wanted an M4 Pro MBP to replace my M1 MBP, but now the M4s suck. I want an M5 Pro MBP!

No, skip the M5, the M6 will be the killer!
/s

 

[jz0309]

Speed is nice but how much better in realtime will the m5 be ?

Compared to what? An i7? A M2?
Just because you now seem to be getting a new Mx every year doesn’t mean everyone has to upgrade every year.

 

[jaw04005]

Sure, right after the G5 PowerBook.

 

[vngannxx]

M5 Max MBP 16in with tandem OLED nano texture display

 

[kinless]

It would have been nice to wait for the M5 but the 2012 MBP was on its way out and I couldn't wait any longer. Not regretting my M4 Max purchase at all, it's a wonderful machine and does everything I need it to do.

 

[Astuces iOS]

No big upgrade reason though

 

[jdawgnoonan]

I do not mind the notch a lot, but I will keep my 16" M3 Pro until the notch is gone.

 

[Astuces iOS]

I do not mind the notch a lot, but I will keep my 16" M3 Pro until the notch is gone.

Pro tip : Dark wallpaper = notch is gone !

 

[Michael4Mac]

How come I am not hearing anything about an M4 Pro MacBook AIR? Didn't Apple used to sell an M3 Pro MacBook Air?

 

[krell100]

Apple is killing it us with these M-series chips.

Fixed it for you.

 

[UltimaKilo]

Honestly, who cares they just released the M4s which are highly competent machines. Let’s move onto something new and relevant.

The M4 debuted in May 2024. I would hope we would see the M5 by August.

 

[wilderkun]

How come I am not hearing anything about an M4 Pro MacBook AIR? Didn't Apple used to sell an M3 Pro MacBook Air?

No

 

[JamesMcFlyJR]

Even though M4 Pro and M5 Pro MacBooks are much faster than my M1 Pro 14in MBP, I still am very content with the performance of my laptop. Although recently ive been getting into more serious coding and ive noticed that my 16gb of ram is often hitting yellow pressure with 7gb of swap yesterday. So that base model 24gb ram 14in MBP is looking very tempting.

However, I think I can live till when Apple redesigns the MacBook Pro in 2026, hopefully at the same price with OLED.