Apple has recently launched the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and it is available in Malaysia with the same starting price of RM6,999 — making it an even better value and upgrade for current and new Mac users.
Apple silicon leads the industry with exceptional performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. The M5 chip enhances the 14-inch MacBook Pro, boasting a 10-core GPU that delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4. From students transcribing notes to creators using AI tools, the MacBook Pro is the ultimate laptop for AI workflows. Users will enjoy quicker text-to-image generation in apps like Draw Things, and LLMs will operate faster in LM Studio. The M5 also boosts deep learning and AI video enhancement workflows. With a 16-core Neural Engine and up to 2x faster SSD performance, users can access local LLMs quickly and choose up to 4TB of storage.
The M5 chip enhances performance and capabilities in the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With its new GPU, the 14-inch model offers up to 1.6x faster graphics in pro apps and higher frame rates in games compared to the M4. The M5 CPU includes the fastest core for better responsiveness and a 10-core design that improves multithreaded performance by 20 percent, making it ideal for multitasking and creative tasks. The new MacBook Pro is excellent for data analysts using Python and product designers working with apps like Rhino, Notion, and Jira. Moreover, with over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, users can handle large AI models or work on complex 3D scenes efficiently.
14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers:
- Up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing performance in Topaz Video when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.8x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
- Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.7x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
- Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.6x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
- Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4.
With a host of improvements over Intel-based and M1 models, the latest 14-inch MacBook Pro is the perfect choice to upgrade to.
- Staggering performance gains: The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is a big upgrade. When compared to Intel-based systems, it delivers up to 86x faster AI performance, up to 30x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 5.5x faster CPU performance.1 M1 upgraders will experience up to 6x faster AI performance, up to 6.8x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 2x faster CPU performance.
- Phenomenal battery life: Battery life soars up to 14 additional hours for Intel-based upgraders, and up to four more hours for users coming from M1, delivering up to 24 hours overall, so users can get more done on a single charge. And unlike many PC laptops, MacBook Pro delivers the same incredible performance whether plugged in or on battery. New Mac users and upgraders coming from Intel-based and M1 systems can also take advantage of fast charge to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter.
- Industry-leading Liquid Retina XDR display: Upgraders will enjoy the 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, which offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness and up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. Upgraders will also be able to drive up to two high-resolution external displays.
- Advanced camera, mics, and speakers: With an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera and studio-quality mics, upgraders will look and sound their best while taking calls. They will also experience an immersive six-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio.
- Powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities: Built seamlessly into macOS with groundbreaking privacy, Apple Intelligence provides both upgraders and new Mac users with intuitive features that make their Mac experience even more helpful and powerful.
- Even more value: Users coming from Intel-based and M1 systems will also get 16GB of starting unified memory, an additional Thunderbolt port, and the space black finish with an anodisation seal.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro features the macOS Tahoe, which enhances productivity with updates to Spotlight for easier app and file access. Business users benefit from the new Phone app, allowing for direct calls and access to contacts and voicemails from their Mac, as well as real-time updates via Live Activities from iPhone. The design includes Liquid Glass, offering personalization options through an updated Control Centre and a transparent menu bar.
Apple Intelligence now integrates advanced features like Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, enabling seamless cross-language communication. Shortcuts have become more powerful with intelligent actions, allowing automation of tasks like sorting photos. Developers can leverage Apple Intelligence capabilities in their applications using the Foundations Model framework for specialized tasks.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 features 45 percent recycled content, including fully recycled aluminium, rare earth elements, and cobalt, and is made using 55 percent renewable electricity. It comes in fully recyclable packaging, offers strong software support, and adheres to Apple’s standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry.
You can purchase the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 as price starts at RM6,999 and RM6,569 with education savings, and is available in space black and silver. Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options, and accessories are available at apple.com/mac. Customers can order the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 soon on apple.com/my/store, in the Apple Store app and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers.