As a minimalist, I’ve long wanted to replace the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 I use for work with a slimmer and more portable iPad. Following the iPad Pro M5’s debut, I came across a heavily discounted M4 ...

Choosing between the M5 MacBook Pro and the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air involves understanding their key differences across design, performance, display, ports, audio, battery life, and pricing. The M5 ...

Performance is the killer feature for creative professionals. The faster you can render an animation file, export Adobe Lightroom photos, or do something crazy like create your own large language ...

Apple sells two 14-inch MacBook Pro models at $1,599 and $1,999, but recently refreshed the lower-cost model with a new chip, so which should you choose? At face value, the M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ is an ...

The benchmark results are in. After testing the 2025 MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 CPU, here's my in-depth, side-by-side comparison with last year's M4 MacBook on performance, features, and value. From ...

Apple has refreshed both tiers of its MacBook lineup in 2025, first updating the MacBook Air with the M4 chip and now introducing the MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip, so how do the latest models ...

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 is proof that a product can be exceptional, boring and confusing all at the same exact time. I’ve spent a week testing the latest challenger for the best laptops throne, doing ...

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On October 15, Apple gave the 14-inch MacBook Pro an upgrade to the new Apple Silicon M5 chip. Here's how the updated model compares against what it replaces. Apple's last update to the MacBook Pro ...

Apple launched a trio of new M5 products this week, including the M5 MacBook Pro. But what’s actually changed with the M5 model compared to last year’s M4 MacBook Pro? Not a lot. Here are four ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If you're having trouble deciding between the cheaper and lighter MacBook Air or spending more for the more powerful MacBook Pro, you've come to the right place. The MacBook Air and Pro don't look all ...