Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
Apple M5 against Apple M4, both 1.55 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale, seen from above. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,69,900 (16GB, 512GB) | ₹1,69,900 (16GB, 512GB) |
| Announced | October 2025 | October 2024 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) |
| Model Numbers | Mac17,2 | Mac16,1 (A3112) |
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 |
| Build | Aluminium enclosure, active cooling | Aluminium enclosure, active cooling |
| Colours | Space Black, Silver | Space Black, Silver |
Display | ||
| Size | 14.2-inch | 14.2-inch |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 (254 ppi) | 3024 x 1964 (254 ppi) |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), 1,000,000:1 contrast, optional nano-texture | Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), 1,000,000:1 contrast, optional nano-texture |
| 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 | 1,000 nits SDR (outdoor), 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 M4, 10-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 M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB unified memory | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 72.4 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours video streaming, up to 16 hours wireless web | Up to 24 hours video streaming, up to 16 hours wireless web |
| Charger | 70W USB-C in India, 96W fast charge optional | 70W USB-C, 96W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI (up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 240 Hz), SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI (up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 240 Hz), SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p video | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p video |
| Audio | High-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, studio-quality three-mic array | High-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, studio-quality three-mic array |
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (US) / 79 (ISO) keys with 12 full-height function keys, Force Touch trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (US) / 79 (ISO) keys with 12 full-height function keys, Force Touch trackpad |
| Security | 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 | Up to two external displays, nano-texture display option, Apple Intelligence |