Apple has announced its 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, and just like every new release, it boils down to whether the latest version is worth the pick over the direct predecessor, which, in this case, will be the M4 MacBook Pro. Going through the myriad of specification details, we found that there were just two differences separating the two portable Macs, and if those upgrades matter to you, then you will pick Apple’s latest and greatest, or save a little cash and opt for an older, but exceptionally powerful and efficient machine.
Apple’s ‘Compare’ page only lists the memory bandwidth difference between the M5 and M4, with the new MacBook Pro being able to support a bigger SSD
While it is already established that the M5 has several differences from the M4, we are here to look at exactly what makes the new MacBook Pro a noteworthy upgrade over the older version. Apple has already highlighted what makes its latest silicon stand out, and if you want to learn more about the chipset before deciding on your purchase, we recommend checking out our brief specifications comparison between the M5 and M4.
Based on what Apple has shared, the M5 MacBook Pro utilizes the exact same chassis and internals as the M4 MacBook Pro, right down to the dimensions, battery capacity, total memory count, display, weight, camera, speakers, I/O, and other hardware. However, the M5 has a 153GB/s unified memory bandwidth, making it 30 percent higher than the M4/s 120GB/s limit.
Additionally, the new MacBook Pro can be configured with up to a 4TB SSD, an upgrade that will require customers to fork over a whopping $1,200 premium, but those who need ample storage will always empty their wallets. The base M4 MacBook Pro could be configured with up to a 2TB SSD, but even that is plentiful for the majority of buyers out there.
Is the M5 MacBook Pro a better purchase over the M4 MacBook Pro?
There will always be those who demand the best of the best, and despite asking them to save money and make the more sensible choice, they will pick the base M5 MacBook Pro for $1,599. During everyday normal use or even when running taxing applications, we doubt that an M4 MacBook Pro will display any performance hitches that will force you to upgrade to its successor.
Best of all, you can actually grab the base model for an incredible $210 off on Amazon, giving you a 10-core CPU (six performance and four efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified RAM, and a 512GB SSD, for $1,389. Want to hear even more fantastic news? The 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro with double the SSD storage at 1TB is going for $1,620.57 on the online retailer for the Silver color, making it just $21.57 higher than the base M5 MacBook Pro, which, to remind you, comes with a 512GB.
You are welcome to check out the detailed comparison of the M5 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Pro on Apple’s website, and we are sure that by the end of your comprehensive search, you can make an informed decision.
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