Apple unveils new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air powered by M5 chips

Apple has introduced updated MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops powered by the M5 series processors, according to the company’s official press releases.

MacBook Pro

• The refreshed 14-inch and 16-inch models feature the high-performance M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. They deliver up to four times faster AI performance compared to the previous generation.
• Base storage now starts at 1 TB for M5 Pro configurations and 2 TB for M5 Max models. SSD speeds have doubled, reaching up to 14.5 GB/s.
• The laptops include a new N1 chip with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Apple claims up to 24 hours of battery life, along with advanced Thunderbolt 5 ports.

MacBook Air

• The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models now run on the base M5 processor. The chip accelerates AI workloads by up to four times compared with M4-based models.
• Minimum storage in MacBook Air has doubled to 512 GB. Like the Pro lineup, Air models also feature the N1 chip for next-generation wireless connectivity.
• The laptops retain their fanless silent design and offer up to 18 hours of battery life. For peripherals, they include two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

All new devices run macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence features. Preorders begin March 4, with general availability starting March 11.

MacBook Air pricing starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch version. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip starts at $2,199.