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MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Pro M6
Compare MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Pro M6 side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
MacBook Pro (M5)The M5 MacBook Pro keeps Apple’s pro notebook formula focused on sustained Apple Silicon performance, XDR displays and ports creative users still need.At a glance
Both launched in 2026. 11 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the MacBook Pro (M5) to the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6), the chip changes from the Apple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max to the Apple M6 and base storage rises from 512 GB to 1.0 TB. Launch price rises from $1,599 to $1,999.
- ChipApple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 MaxApple M6
- Storage512 GB1.0 TB
- Launch price$1,599$1,999
Unchanged memory.
Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Pro (M5) | MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 11, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,599 | $1,999 |
| Price today | $1,615 | $2,019 |
| Chip | Apple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max · 4.70 GHz | Apple M6 · 4.60 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple integrated GPU | Apple 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| MemorySame | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1.0 TB |
| Display | 14.2" or 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964 (254 ppi), ProMotion 120Hz |
| Weight | Varies by configuration | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer | 1.55×31.26×22.12 cm |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4/5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack |
| Operating systemSame | macOS | macOS |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Current pro MacBook generation built around M5-family chips.
First MacBook Pro with M6, and Apple’s longest-lasting Mac battery ever at up to 24 hours.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27