Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)
Apple M5 against Apple M3, both 1.55 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,69,900 | ₹1,69,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M5, 16 GB, 512 GB | M3, 8 GB, 512 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| Base Configuration | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,69,900 US: $1,599 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB India: ₹1,69,900 US: $1,599 |
| Configuration 2 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,89,900 US: $1,799 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 1TB India: ₹1,89,900 US: $1,799 |
| Configuration 3 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹2,09,900 US: $1,999 | No other standard configuration |
| Announced | October 2025 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sonoma) |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,2 | Mac15,3 (A2918) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Space Black, Silver | Space Grey, Silver |
Display | ||
| Size | 14.2-inch | 14.2-inch |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 (254 ppi) | 3024 x 1964 (254 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Anti-Glare | Nano-texture optional | Not published by Apple |
| HDR | Yes, 1,600 nits peak | Yes, 1,600 nits peak |
| Refresh Rate | ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz | ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits SDR (outdoor), 1,600 nits peak HDR | 600 nits SDR, 1,600 nits peak HDR |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M5, 10-core CPU with 10-core GPU | Apple M3, 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6E), 10-core GPU, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M3, 8-core CPU (4P + 4E), 10-core GPU, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M3 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 72.4 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours (video) | Up to 22 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 24 hours (streaming) | Up to 22 hours (Apple TV app) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 16 hours (wireless) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 70W USB-C in India, 96W fast charge optional | 70W USB-C, 96W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| HDMI | HDMI, up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz | HDMI, up to 4K at 120Hz |
| SD Card Slot | SDXC card slot | SDXC card slot |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz | 1, up to 6K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 1080p |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array (studio-quality) | 3-mic array (studio-quality) |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Up to two external displays (one up to 8K at 60 Hz), nano-texture display option, 4 TB storage option | One external display up to 6K at 60 Hz, hardware ray tracing, HDMI and SD card slot |