Apple Updates MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro with M5 Chip and More

Apple today updated its 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, introducing its first products with the new M5 chip, the next generation of Apple Silicon.

MacBook Pro

The 14-inch MacBook Pro has been updated with the new M5 chip, which delivers 3.5X better AI performance than the M4 and 6X faster performance than the M1, according to an Apple press release. Apple lists the following additional comparisons with the previous generation 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, as well as the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1:

• AI video enhancement performance is up to 7.7x faster on Topaz Video when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.8x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
• 3D rendering is up to 6.8x faster in Blender when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.7x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
• Up to 3.2x faster frame rates in games when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.6x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
• Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.

In addition to the M5, the new MacBook Pro features a unified memory bandwidth of 153 GBPS, up from 120 GBPS on the MacBook Pro with M4, and can be configured with up to 4 TB of storage, up from 2 TB on the MacBook Pro with M4.

As part of Apple’s 2030 global initiative to be completely carbon neutral by the end of the decade, Apple claims that the new MacBook Pro is made with 45% recycled materials by weight, including 100% recycled aluminum in the casing, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. Apple also claims that the new MacBook Pro is manufactured with 55% renewable electricity throughout the supply chain, and ships in 100% fiber-based packaging.

The new MacBook Pro can be pre-ordered from Apple starting today with prices starting at US$1,599, and will start shipping on Wednesday, October 22.

iPad Pro

Apple also updated the iPad Pro with an M5 chip, N1 wireless networking chip, C1X modem on cellular models, and fast charging.

With M5, the new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5X faster AI performance when compared to iPad Pro with M4 and up to 5.6X faster AI performance when compared to iPad Pro with M1, according to an Apple press release. Apple lists the following additional comparisons for iPad Pro with M4 and iPad Pro with M1:

• Up to 6.7x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing on Octane
• Up to 6x faster video transcoding performance in Final Cut Pro for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
• AI drawing performance is up to 4x faster in Draw Things for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
• AI video enhancement performance is up to 3.7x faster in DaVinci Resolve for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Pro with M4.

In addition to the M5, the new iPad Pro features a unified memory bandwidth of more than 150 GBPS, a nearly 30% increase over the iPad Pro with M4, as well as 2X faster storage speeds.

With the C1X modem, iPad Pro cellular models deliver up to 50% faster cellular data performance and up to 30% less power usage when compared to iPad Pro with M4. Additionally, the N1 chip, first introduced with the iPhone 17 lineup, brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support to the iPad Pro.

As part of Apple’s 2030 global initiative to become completely carbon neutral by the end of the decade, Apple claims that the new iPad Pro is made with 30% recycled content by weight, including 100% recycled aluminum in the casing, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. Apple also claims that the new iPad Pro is manufactured with 55% renewable electricity throughout the supply chain, and ships in 100% fiber-based packaging.

The new iPad Pro can be pre-ordered from Apple today for prices starting at US$999, and will start shipping on Wednesday, October 22.

Apple Vision Pro

Finally, Apple updated the Apple Vision Pro, bringing the M5 chip, a new “Dual knit” band for improved comfort, and a faster 120 HZ display.

With the M5, the new Apple Vision Pro displays 10% more pixels on the screen when compared to the Apple Vision Pro with M2, and provides a smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display, according to Apple’s press release. Apple also claims that the new Apple Vision Pro offers up to 3 hours of video playback per charge, up from 2.5 hours on the Apple Vision Pro with M2.

The new double-knit strap, which is also compatible with the previous generation Apple Vision Pro, is designed for increased comfort, readability and flexibility. It comes in small, medium, and large sizes, and the dial can be used to better adjust its position on your head.

As part of Apple’s 2030 global initiative to be completely carbon neutral by the end of the decade, Apple claims that the new Apple Vision Pro is made with 100% recycled aluminum in the frame and battery cover, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. Apple also claims that the new Apple Vision Pro ships in 100% fiber-based packaging.

The new Apple Vision Pro can be pre-ordered from Apple today for prices starting at US$3,499, and will start shipping on Wednesday, October 22.