MacBook Pro M5 review: serious power, still long battery life

Apple laptop sets new performance bar with more storage, new chips and plenty of options, but now has two-tier specs depending on processor

Apple's Macs have been on a roll this year with the brand new budget MacBook Neo and a faster MacBook Air M5, but now it's time for its workhorse MacBook Pro to be upgraded with the fastest, most powerful M-series chips.

The latest MacBook Pro comes in two screen sizes and a large range of chip and configuration options. The 14in version starts with the M5 chip costing 1,699 (1,899/$1,699/A$2,699) and then jumps to the more powerful M5 Pro from 2,199 (2,499/$2,199/A$3,499) before climbing further for the 16in version or the top M5 Max chip. A pricey machine for professional workloads.