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Apple MacBook Pro M5 (2026)

Models: A3426, A3427, A3428, A3429

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Specifications

  • Brand: Apple
  • Model Name: MacBook Pro
  • Year: 2026
  • All Matching Models: A3426, A3427, A3428, A3429 MGE44LL/A, MGE74LL/A, MGEA4LL/A, MGEC4LL/A, MGE94LL/A, MGEE4LL/A, MGDN4LL/A, MJLV4LL/A, MGDR4LL/A, MJLW4LL/A, MGDP4LL/A, MGDT4LL/A, MGDQ4LL/A, MGDU4LL/A

The Apple MacBook Pro with M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max comes in two sizes and five models. The 14-inch was offered with all three chips: the M5 (A3434), released in October 2025, and the M5 Pro (A3426) and M5 Max (A3427), released in March 2026. The 16-inch arrived the same March in M5 Pro (A3428) and M5 Max (A3429) versions. Every model has a Liquid Retina XDR display, Space Black or Silver aluminum, and Apple's latest silicon with Neural Accelerators built into every GPU core. Apple sold these laptops with five chip tiers, memory from 16GB to 128GB, storage from 512GB to 8TB, and an optional nano-texture glass screen, so two machines that look identical on the outside can be worth very different amounts. If you're ready to upgrade or simply want cash for a laptop you no longer use, you can sell it directly to us online with free, insured shipping. Select your screen size, chip, memory, storage, and condition with our tool above to see an instant cash offer for your exact MacBook Pro.

Which M5 MacBook Pro do you have?

The fastest way to check: click the Apple menu () → About This Mac. The window shows "MacBook Pro 14-inch" or "MacBook Pro 16-inch," your chip name, your memory, and the year. For the exact model number, turn the laptop over and read the small print on the bottom case near the hinge, which starts with the letter "A."

✅ MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 (2025)

  • Model number: A3434
  • Model identifier: Mac17,2
  • About This Mac shows: "Chip: Apple M5"
  • Announced October 15, 2025
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports

✅ MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Pro (2026)

  • Model number: A3426
  • Model identifier: Mac17,9
  • About This Mac shows: "Chip: Apple M5 Pro"
  • Announced March 3, 2026; on sale March 11, 2026
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports

✅ MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max (2026)

  • Model number: A3427
  • Model identifier: Mac17,7
  • About This Mac shows: "Chip: Apple M5 Max"
  • Announced March 3, 2026; on sale March 11, 2026
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports

✅ MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Pro (2026)

  • Model number: A3428
  • Model identifier: Mac17,8
  • About This Mac shows: "Chip: Apple M5 Pro"
  • Announced March 3, 2026; on sale March 11, 2026
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports

✅ MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max (2026)

  • Model number: A3429
  • Model identifier: Mac17,6
  • About This Mac shows: "Chip: Apple M5 Max"
  • Announced March 3, 2026; on sale March 11, 2026
  • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports

The standard M5 chip was sold only in the 14-inch size. To see your exact CPU and GPU core count, open About This Mac → More Info → System Report. Under Hardware Overview, check "Model Identifier" and "Total Number of Cores," then click Graphics/Displays in the left sidebar to find your GPU core count. Need more help? See our step-by-step guide to finding your MacBook model number.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • Apple M5 — 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6 efficiency cores), 16-core Neural Engine (14-inch only)
  • Apple M5 Pro — 15-core CPU (5 super cores + 10 performance cores), 16-core Neural Engine (14-inch only)
  • Apple M5 Pro — 18-core CPU (6 super cores + 12 performance cores), 16-core Neural Engine (14-inch and 16-inch)
  • Apple M5 Max — 18-core CPU (6 super cores + 12 performance cores), 16-core Neural Engine (14-inch and 16-inch)

Graphics (GPU)

  • M5 — 10-core GPU (14-inch only)
  • M5 Pro with 15-core CPU — 16-core GPU (14-inch only)
  • M5 Pro with 18-core CPU — 20-core GPU (both sizes; the only M5 Pro offered in the 16-inch)
  • M5 Max — 32-core GPU (both sizes)
  • M5 Max — 40-core GPU (both sizes; top tier)
  • Every GPU includes a Neural Accelerator in each core and hardware-accelerated ray tracing; graphics are built into the chip and cannot be replaced

Memory (unified RAM)

  • M5: 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB (153GB/s bandwidth)
  • M5 Pro: 24GB standard, 48GB optional; 64GB available only with the 18-core CPU / 20-core GPU chip (307GB/s)
  • M5 Max with 32-core GPU: 36GB only (460GB/s)
  • M5 Max with 40-core GPU: 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB (614GB/s)
  • Memory options are the same for the 14-inch and 16-inch versions of each chip
  • Memory is built into the chip. It cannot be upgraded after purchase, so the amount your Mac shipped with is the amount it will always have

Storage

  • M5 (14-inch): 512GB (October 2025 to March 2026 only), 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD
  • M5 Pro (14-inch and 16-inch): 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD
  • M5 Max (14-inch and 16-inch): 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB SSD
  • In March 2026, Apple dropped the 512GB option, and 1TB became the starting size for the M5 model
  • Storage is soldered to the logic board and is not user-replaceable

Display & audio

Display

Liquid Retina XDR display in two sizes: 14.2-inch (diagonal) at 3024 × 1964, or 16.2-inch (diagonal) at 3456 × 2234, both at 254 pixels per inch. Both reach up to 1,000 nits for everyday SDR content, 1,000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, and 1,600 nits peak for HDR content, with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, P3 wide color, True Tone, and ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz. Neither size is a touchscreen.

Standard glass vs. nano-texture glass

Apple offered two screen finishes on every model and both sizes. Standard glass is glossy and shows clear, mirror-like reflections. Nano-texture glass is a paid build-to-order upgrade with a matte, etched surface that scatters glare, so reflections look soft and blurry instead of sharp. Easy checks: turn the screen off and look at a light source in it, look for the black Apple polishing cloth that came only with nano-texture units, or find "Nano-texture display" on your original receipt or box label. Nano-texture screens should be cleaned only with that polishing cloth.

Audio

High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. A studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming supports Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes. The 3.5mm headphone jack supports high-impedance headphones, and the HDMI port supports multichannel audio output.

Ports & connectivity

Both sizes share the same port layout. Every M5 Pro and M5 Max model has Thunderbolt 5, while the 14-inch M5 model uses Thunderbolt 4 and supports fewer external monitors.

Left Side
  • 1× MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 2× Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports (Thunderbolt 4 up to 40Gb/s on M5; Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s on M5 Pro and M5 Max; all support charging and DisplayPort)
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone jack
Right Side
  • 1× Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (same generation as the left-side ports)
  • 1× HDMI port
  • 1× SDXC card slot

External displays: M5 supports up to two, M5 Pro up to three, and M5 Max up to four, all alongside the built-in screen. Not included on any model: USB-A ports, an Ethernet jack, Face ID, or a touchscreen.

M5: Wi-Fi 6E M5: Bluetooth 5.3 M5 Pro/Max: Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) M5 Pro/Max: Bluetooth 6 Touch ID

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging — 14-inch

72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Apple rates the M5 at up to 24 hours of video streaming (16 hours web), the M5 Pro at up to 22 hours (14 hours web), and the M5 Max at up to 20 hours (13 hours web). The M5 and the 15-core M5 Pro shipped with a 70W USB-C power adapter; the 18-core M5 Pro and the M5 Max shipped with a 96W adapter. Fast charging requires a 96W or higher adapter.

Battery & charging — 16-inch

Larger 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Apple rates the M5 Pro at up to 24 hours of video streaming (17 hours web) and the M5 Max at up to 22 hours (16 hours web). Every 16-inch model shipped with a 140W USB-C power adapter, which is also the minimum needed for fast charging. Both sizes charge through MagSafe 3 or any Thunderbolt port.

Camera & mic

12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support and 1080p HD video recording, paired with the three-mic array.

Keyboard & trackpad

Backlit Magic Keyboard with 12 full-height function keys and Touch ID in the top-right key, plus a large Force Touch trackpad with pressure-sensing Multi-Touch gestures. There is no numeric keypad on either size.

Weight

14-inch: M5 3.4 lb (1.55 kg) · M5 Pro 3.5 lb (1.60 kg) · M5 Max 3.6 lb (1.62 kg).
16-inch: M5 Pro 4.7 lb (2.14 kg) · M5 Max 4.7 lb (2.15 kg). Weight varies slightly by configuration.

Dimensions

14-inch: 0.61" H × 12.31" W × 8.71" D (1.55 × 31.26 × 22.12 cm).
16-inch: 0.66" H × 14.01" W × 9.77" D (1.68 × 35.57 × 24.81 cm).

Colors

Space Black or Silver aluminum, available with every chip option in both sizes.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find out exactly which M5 MacBook Pro configuration I have?
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and choose About This Mac. You'll see "MacBook Pro 14-inch" or "MacBook Pro 16-inch," along with your chip (M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max), your memory, and the year. Next, click More Info, scroll down, and open System Report. The Hardware Overview shows your Model Identifier (Mac17,2, Mac17,9, Mac17,7, Mac17,8, or Mac17,6) and total CPU cores, and the Graphics/Displays section shows your GPU core count. To check storage, open System Settings → General → Storage. If you can't turn the laptop on, flip it over: the model number (A3434, A3426, A3427, A3428, or A3429) is printed in small text on the bottom case. Our MacBook model number guide walks you through each step with pictures.
02 My MacBook Pro looks exactly like this one. How can I be sure it's an M5 model, and which size it is?
Apple has used this same design, with the same ports, notch, and Space Black and Silver colors, for several years, so looks alone won't tell you. Go by the chip name and model number. Your Mac belongs on this page only if About This Mac lists Apple M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max and the bottom case shows A3434, A3426, or A3427 (14-inch) or A3428 or A3429 (16-inch). If you see an M4, M3, M2, or M1 family chip, or any other "A" number, you have an earlier generation and should choose that model from our MacBook Pro trade-in page so your quote is accurate. Not sure about the size? The 16-inch is about 14 inches wide and weighs 4.7 pounds, while the 14-inch is about 12.3 inches wide and weighs 3.4 to 3.6 pounds. Also make sure you select the correct chip tier. The 15-core and 18-core 14-inch M5 Pro share A3426, and the 32-core and 40-core GPU M5 Max share A3427 (14-inch) or A3429 (16-inch), so the core counts in System Report are what set them apart.
03 Can I sell an M5 MacBook Pro with a cracked screen, liquid damage, or a worn battery?
Yes. We buy MacBook Pro laptops in every condition, from like-new to cracked displays, dented corners, sticky or missing keys, liquid damage, and units that won't power on. Just choose the condition that best matches your laptop in the quote tool above. If you own a nano-texture model, note that scratches, smudges, or wear on the matte coating count as screen damage, and the coating can be harmed by cleaning with anything other than the Apple polishing cloth. Since memory and storage are built into the board, there are no aftermarket upgrades to worry about. Simply select the configuration your Mac shipped with.
04 What makes one M5 MacBook Pro worth more than another, and where can I trade it in?
Many people don't realize that the chip tier has the biggest impact on resale value. An M5 Max with a 40-core GPU and 128GB of memory is worth far more than an entry 14-inch M5 model, even though they look nearly the same. After the chip, the next biggest factors are screen size, unified memory (since it can never be upgraded), storage size (up to 8TB on the M5 Max), and the nano-texture display upgrade, which many sellers forget to mention. Good battery health and an included original power adapter (70W, 96W, or 140W) also help. Many people also don't know they can skip the hassle of listing a laptop on a marketplace: GadgetSalvation buys your MacBook Pro directly, sends a free prepaid and insured shipping label, and pays you after a quick inspection. Learn how our trade-in process works, or read our guide on how much your MacBook is worth.
05 How do I erase my MacBook Pro before shipping, and how do I get paid?
First, back up your files to iCloud or an external drive. Then open System Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Erase All Content and Settings, which signs you out of your Apple Account, turns off Find My, removes Activation Lock, and erases your data in one step. A Mac that is still locked to an Apple Account can't be processed until the lock is removed, so please don't skip this step. If your MacBook was issued by an employer or school, ask the IT department to release it from device management (MDM) before you ship it. We still run certified data sanitization on every device we receive. See our data erasure protocols for details. Once your laptop arrives and passes inspection, payment is approved within two business days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or a mailed check. 
06What's the trade-in value of my Apple MacBook Pro M5 (2026)?
The calculator at the top of this page gives you the current cash offer in a few seconds — no sign-up, no haggling and no waiting on an appraisal. Pick the configuration that matches your Apple MacBook Pro M5 (2026), then tell us its cosmetic condition and whether everything still works. The quote updates as you answer, and the amount you accept is what we pay, provided the device arrives as described. If something is wrong with it — a cracked screen, a tired battery, a laptop that will not power on — say so in the calculator; we still buy most faulty devices, the offer simply adjusts. Offers track the resale market, so it is worth checking again if you are not ready to sell today.