M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Compared

Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple Silicon chips means there's more choice in the 14-inch MacBook Pro range. Here's how the specs of the three models compare.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 1

M5 MacBook Pro drops 512GB, gets $100 hike and 1TB storage

In parallel with Tuesday's MacBook Pro launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple culled the 512GB storage option from the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, raised the price by $100, and is now supplying 1TB of storage.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 0

Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is exactly the same size as a Mac mini

Satechi's new CubeDock packs a full Thunderbolt 5 hub, 140W charging, and optional NVMe storage into a chassis machined the same way as a Mac mini, designed to live right under your displays.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 3

M5 MacBook Pro maxxed out will cost you $7349, but could have been a lot worse

Apple's updated M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro can cost you as much as $7,349. Fortunately, unified memory upgrade tier prices are the same as last year, even as RAM prices skyrocket.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 5

Farewell Pro Display XDR — we barely afforded you

The new Studio Display XDR has killed off the Pro Display XDR, and at $5000 was out of most Mac users' reach. Even after seven years without an update, it offered features its replacement does not.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 13

Apple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo'

For one brief, fleeting moment, something called the "MacBook Neo" appeared on Apple's website, essentially confirming that Apple's new affordable MacBook release is imminent.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 12

How M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI era

On Tuesday, Apple introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max, debuting a dual-die Fusion Architecture that pushes Apple Silicon further into AI-heavy professional workflows on the latest MacBook Pro. Here's how.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 9

New Studio Display XDR immediately outshines the updated Studio Display

Apple has launched two new monitors in its Studio Display range. One is a minor update, while the other is better than and replaces the Pro Display XDR.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 29

MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprises

Apple's inexorable MacBook Pro update cycle continues with the addition of AI-centric M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple's N1 chip, and a bit more.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 1

What privacy? As expected, Meta Ray-Bans are a privacy disaster

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a privacy nightmare, with footage of naked people, sensitive information, and violent acts captured and seen by Meta's AI and an army of employees.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 14

'Palm Royale' cancelled after two seasons on Apple TV

Apple TV has reported cancelled its 1960s high society comedy drama "Palm Royale," starring Kristen Wiig.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 4

Gamakay TK75HE V2 review: Gamer-focused specs, Windows layout, & very plastic

The Gamakay TK75HE V2 mechanical keyboard is very much a gamer's keyboard with the RGB elements and lack of Mac keys, but it is fairly quiet compared to other options.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 0

AI apps without age checks may soon be removed from the App Store in Australia

Australia could soon force the Apple App Store to remove AI apps that let users access adult or violent content without age verification.

Marko Zivkovic 3 months ago 0

iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: Budget against performance, compared

The new base model iPhone 17e is now faster, but is still the budget option compared to the iPhone 17. Here's how the standard model compares with the new value option.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 3

Amazon slashes AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation to $119, save 34%

The lowest price of the year is in effect now on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, as Amazon drops the earbuds down to $119.

Christine McKee 3 months ago 0

Performance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance cores

The M4 chip used in the new iPad Air does not have the same performance as the iPad Pro version, thanks to core count changes.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 6

macOS Tahoe 26.4 absent from third round of developer betas

Apple's developer beta program has reached the third round, with fresh builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 testable, but not macOS Tahoe 26.4.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 3

Apple's spring hardware refresh brings new colors for cases and accessories

Apple's accessory lineup has just received a tropical twist with the introduction of brand new spring colors for Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 0

Apple either over- or under-invested in server hardware, depending on how you read this report

Years of under-investment in data centers may mean that Apple will increase its reliance on Google when the revamped Siri launches. Or it may not, it's hard to tell from the inconsistent report.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 14

Your Wi-Fi router's guest network may not be as secure as you think

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers advertise, potentially allowing attackers on the same network to intercept traffic.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 0

An existing iPhone 16e case will still fit the iPhone 17e

Apple's new iPhone 17e has a few new tricks up its sleeve, but the exterior design remains familiar enough to raise a practical question about case compatibility.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 0

There's not much in the new M4 iPad Air update other than speed

Apple has started its week of launches by debuting a new iPad Air, which is mostly just an upgrade to M4.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 8

iPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe charging

Apple's new iPhone 17e brings more speed, better wireless connectivity, and corrects the biggest flaw in the iPhone 16e.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 3

Apple at 50: Michael Scott, the company's first CEO, made bold and bad choices

As Apple hits 50 years old, AppleInsider recounts the pivotal role of each of its CEOs, starting with the very first one, Michael Scott. He made bold choices, but he made them badly.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 5

Save $100 on iPad mini 7, plus grab Apple Pencil Pro deal

Amazon is kicking off March with an iPad mini 7 deal that takes $100 off multiple colors and storage capacities. Plus, grab an Apple Pencil Pro at $35 off.

Christine McKee 3 months ago 0

Reboot: Godzilla, mini Macs, and easing the supply chain

In this week's "Reboot" column, the Apple Experience is a supply chain play, mini versions of old Macs are cute, and Godzilla's drone show record.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 0

Apple Stores close in United Arab Emirates following Iran strikes

A number of Apple Store locations in the United Arab Emirates have temporarily closed, in line with government recommendations as Middle East tensions rise.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 0

iPad Pro with vapor chamber cooling will wait until early 2027

Consumers can expect a long wait for the next version of the iPad Pro, but the 2027 refresh will get vapor chamber cooling, not a major revamp in design.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 1

Baseus PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 batteries review: multi-device charging & 25W MagSafe

The Baseus PicoGo line has expanded with the AM52 Qi2.2 MagSafe battery packs, which bring more features and faster speeds to the pocketable chargers. One even has a built-in cable.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 8

WWDC 2026 to introduce Core AI as replacement for Core ML

Apple is expected to push its Gemini-trained Apple Foundation Models and new chatbot-like Siri functions during WWDC, but Core ML could also see an update to Core AI to emphasize the priority shift.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 4

Table space: Apple retail braces for affordable MacBook push

Apple Stores are preparing for a significant number of physical product launches during its early March event, with the new MacBook getting its own table.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 3

Massive foldable iPad is in the works, but may never launch

Apple is reportedly working on a gigantic iPad Fold, but if it launches at all, it won't be until the end of the 2020s.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 19

Flash deals: Samsung's S85F OLED TV plunges to $847 today only

B&H's Samsung OLED TV Deal Zone delivers price drops of up to $902 off the 55-inch and 65-inch S85F 4K models.

Christine McKee 3 months ago 1

16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: Apple's never been so far behind

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro has been my notebook of choice in recent years, but it isn't perfect, and that led me to check out the competition — namely, Acer's $2,000 Predator Helios Neo 14 AI laptop.

Oliver Haslam 3 months ago 21

Alogic Clarity Touch 6K monitor review: When a $2,500 display is considered cheap

Choosing a high-resolution display for your Mac doesn't mean splashing out on an Apple Pro Display XDR, and the $2,500 Alogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor proves it.

Oliver Haslam 3 months ago 2

The global RAM and SSD shortage crisis, explained

A global shortage is responsible for every electronics and computer manufacturer in the world — including Apple — paying twice as much for RAM and flash storage as it did in 2025, and 10 times more than it paid in 2020. Here's why there is little hope of that improving anytime soon.

Oliver Haslam 3 months ago 14

Get Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 for $1,049 with this weekend deal

Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip has dropped to $1,049 as Amazon competes for your business this weekend.

Christine McKee 3 months ago 0

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