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MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Compare MacBook Pro M5 vs MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display 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.
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR DisplayApple’s new top MacBook Pro swaps the mini-LED screen for a PROLED XDR tandem OLED display with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 2000 nits peak brightness and a touch sensor built into the panel for scrolling, pinching and drawing.At a glance
Both launched in 2026. 12 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the MacBook Pro (M5) to the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, the chip changes from the Apple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max to the Apple M5 Pro / M5 Max, memory goes up from 16 GB to 24 GB, and base storage rises from 512 GB to 1.0 TB. Launch price rises from $1,599 to $2,899.
- ChipApple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 MaxApple M5 Pro / M5 Max
- Memory16 GB24 GB
- Storage512 GB1.0 TB
- Launch price$1,599$2,899
Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Pro (M5) | MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 11, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,599 | $2,899 |
| Price today | $1,615 | $2,928 |
| Chip | Apple M5 / M5 Pro / M5 Max · 4.70 GHz | Apple M5 Pro / M5 Max · 4.70 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple integrated GPU | Apple 16- to 40-core GPU |
| CPU cores | 10 | 18 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1.0 TB |
| Display | 14.2" or 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion | 14.2" (3024×1986) or 16.3" (3472×2266) tandem OLED with touch, 254 ppi, ProMotion 10–120Hz, 2000 nits peak |
| Weight | Varies by configuration | 1.38 kg (14") · 1.82 kg (16") |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer | 1.50×31.08×21.63 cm (14") · 1.60×35.55×24.42 cm (16") |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4/5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 | 3× Thunderbolt 5, 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 Mac with a touchscreen, and the first with a tandem OLED display.
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Last updated: 2026-10-29