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Available In-store Only; YMMV
SPCES:
SPCES:
- Apple M5 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified Memory
- Apple M5 Chip 10-Core GPU
- 1TB SSD
- 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR Display
- Wireless LAN WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- 3.40 lbs. (1.54 kg)
- macOS
- SDXC Memory Card Reader
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About the Poster
Available In-store Only; YMMV
SPCES:
SPCES:
- Apple M5 10-Core Chip
- 32GB Unified Memory
- Apple M5 Chip 10-Core GPU
- 1TB SSD
- 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR Display
- Wireless LAN WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- 3.40 lbs. (1.54 kg)
- macOS
- SDXC Memory Card Reader
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Community Reviews
This 14.2 inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD stands out as a strong way to get the Pro display, better I O, and 120 hertz screen without paying for the fastest chip. The non Pro M5 is described as plenty fast for most laptop work, with better efficiency and slightly longer battery life than the M5 Pro version. The main reasons to step up are sustained multicore or GPU heavy work, Thunderbolt 5, or demanding compiling and video editing. For most buyers, it looks like the sweet spot in the MacBook Pro line.
people shopping for this exact 14.2" MacBook Pro configuration because they want a brand-new unit and think it's the best deal for this particular laptop, not just any MacBook
buyers who want the MBP "combo" (14.2" MBP with the M5/32GB/1TB spec) and are comfortable using Apple's Education pricing because it can be slightly cheaper than Apple's regular store
developers and students who want the MBP 120Hz screen and MBP I/O upgrades but don't need the absolute fastest CPU, because the non‑Pro M5 model still delivers the MBP benefits while being less power hungry
people who need sustained multi-core or GPU-heavy work only sometimes (like general coding, everyday pro tasks) because unless you need all cores working for long sustained periods (e.g., compiling or video editing), you don't need the M5 Pro version
travel-heavy users who care about battery life and don't require the Pro chip, because commenters say the straight M5 variant has slightly longer battery life even though the battery sizes are identical between M5 and M5 Pro MBP variants
FE/server/AI coding professionals who want a MacBook for optimized macOS workflows and enough RAM for typical work, because one commenter says this machine performs better than most job-provided systems and that Mac optimization plus RAM differences make it sufficient for most users
buyers who specifically need Thunderbolt 5 and the extra GPU to unlock a current "pro workflow," because commenters question what pro workflow is actually made possible by Thunderbolt 5 or more GPU right now
people who truly require the M5 Pro's sustained all-core performance (e.g., long compiling or video editing workloads), because the non‑Pro M5 is positioned as unnecessary unless you need all cores working for sustained periods
buyers who are chasing the absolute fastest CPU/GPU performance for heavy rendering and who are sensitive to RAM limits, because one commenter notes their PC only beats an M2 Air by a couple minutes on rendering due to limited 16GB RAM and suggests buyers may prefer higher-RAM configurations
buyers who assume the M5 Pro is meaningfully faster for their "pro" work without needing sustained multi-core usage, because commenters argue the pro's aren't that much faster in practice and ask what workflow is hindered by the non‑Pro M5
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I think this is the best deal for this particular laptop. Brand new.
Seriously what professional workflow is hindered by the m5 yet enabled by using the soon to be released M5 pro?
Macbook Pro -> M5 Pro
The chip is different but in general, the speed at which thunderbolt ports work is different. For majority of use cases, unless you need all the cores working for sustained periods (such as compiling code, video editing etc), you don't need the Pro version of the Macbook Pro. The pro version also has more cores.
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Macbook Pro -> M5 Pro
The chip is different but in general, the speed at which thunderbolt ports work is different. For majority of use cases, unless you need all the cores working for sustained periods (such as compiling code, video editing etc), you don't need the Pro version of the Macbook Pro. The pro version also has more cores.
But you can't name any pro workflow that currently is made possible by thunderbolt 5 or more GPU right?
Especially since the M4 generation introduced multi monitor support in non-Pro CPUs, this has been a great deal if you want the 120hz screen and the other benefits of the MBP without the absolute fastest CPU. And it's less power hungry, too!
Psst, The pro's aren't that much faster than the already really fast m4, m5s pass it on.
Seriously what professional workflow is hindered by the m5 yet enabled by using the soon to be released M5 pro?
Honestly a MacBook Air will get the job done for 90 to 95 percent of laptop users. 5 percent could get by with a sub 2k MBP.
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Honestly a MacBook Air will get the job done for 90 to 95 percent of laptop users. 5 percent could get by with a sub 2k MBP.
At this point I think most people would be happier getting the M4 Chip with more ram and hard bigger SSD instead. The only caveat is if you're on the road for a long time and need the extra battery life
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