Full Comparison
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (USD)(USD) | $1,199 | $1,999 |
| Processor Generation(chip) | Apple M5 (10-core) | Apple M5 Pro/M5 Max (12-14 core) |
| Performance vs 2025 Model(%) | Comparable to M5 | 46% improvement |
| Base Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | M5 Pro or M5 Max |
| Thermal Management | No active cooling, potential throttling | Built-in active cooling fans |
| Sustained Performance Under Load | Moderate, thermal-limited | Excellent, fan-cooled sustained performance |
| Display Refresh Rate(Hz) | 60Hz fixed | 120Hz adaptive ProMotion |
| Display Type | Standard LCD panel | ProMotion variable refresh display |
| Maximum RAM(GB) | 24GB | 96GB+ |
| Base Storage(GB) | 512GB SSD | 512GB SSD (2x speed) |
| Starting Storage(GB) | 512GB | 512GB |
| Maximum Configurable Storage(TB) | 4TB | 8TB+ |
| Weight (15/16-inch)(lbs) | 3.8 lbs | 4.7 lbs |
| Weight Class | Ultraportable (~2.7 lbs for 13-inch) | Heavier (14-inch and 16-inch options) |
| Thunderbolt 4 Ports(count) | 2 ports | 3-4 ports |
Starting Price (USD)(USD)
$1,199
$1,999
Processor Generation(chip)
Apple M5 (10-core)
Apple M5 Pro/M5 Max (12-14 core)
Performance vs 2025 Model(%)
Comparable to M5
46% improvement
Base Processor
Apple M5 (10-core)
M5 Pro or M5 Max
Thermal Management
No active cooling, potential throttling
Built-in active cooling fans
Sustained Performance Under Load
Moderate, thermal-limited
Excellent, fan-cooled sustained performance
Display Refresh Rate(Hz)
60Hz fixed
120Hz adaptive ProMotion
Display Type
Standard LCD panel
ProMotion variable refresh display
Maximum RAM(GB)
24GB
96GB+
Base Storage(GB)
512GB SSD
512GB SSD (2x speed)
Starting Storage(GB)
512GB
512GB
Maximum Configurable Storage(TB)
4TB
8TB+
Weight (15/16-inch)(lbs)
3.8 lbs
4.7 lbs
Weight Class
Ultraportable (~2.7 lbs for 13-inch)
Heavier (14-inch and 16-inch options)
Thunderbolt 4 Ports(count)
2 ports
3-4 ports