Key Differences
Advantages of Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2025)
Advantages of Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)
Specifications
Performance
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | - Apple M4 (10-Core)Apple M4 Pro (12-Core)Apple M4 Pro (14-Core)Apple M4 Max (14-Core)Apple M4 Max (16-Core) |
| RAM | - 16GB24GB32GB | - 16GB24GB32GB36GB48GB64GB128GB |
| Storage | - 512GB1024GB2048GB4096GB | - 512GB1024GB2048GB4096GB8192GB |
| Base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 4.46 GHz |
| Cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 10 (4P + 6E) |
| Threads | 10 | 10 |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 (10-core) | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) |
| Fabrication process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| TGP | - | 18 W |
| GPU base clock | - | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2240 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| FLOPS | 5.7 TFLOPS | 4.4 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| Memory speed | 9.6 Gbps | 7.5 Gbps |
| Shading units (cores) | 1280 | 1280 |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 80 | 80 |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 40 | 40 |
Display
| Size | 13.2 x 8.1 cm | 13.2 x 8.1 cm |
| Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (24-120 Hz) | Yes (24-120 Hz) |
| PPI | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 pixels | 3024 x 1964 pixels |
| HDR support | Yes, Dolby Vision | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| Sync technology | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Coating | Glossy (Antireflective) | Glossy (Antireflective) |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Contrast | 1000000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB color space | 100% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB profile | 88.8% | 89% |
| DCI-P3 color gamut | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 48 ms | 75 ms |
Battery
| Full charging time | 1:30 hr | 1:30 hr |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes, 100 W | Yes, 100 W |
| Charging port position | Left, Right | Left, Right |
| Charge power | 70 / 96 W | 70 / 96 W |
| Weight of AC adapter | 232 / 367 grams | 233 / 365 grams |
Design
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs) | 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches |
| Area | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% | ~84.6% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 3.4 mm |
| Colors | Black, Silver | Black, Silver |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Transformer | No | No |
| Opening angle | 135° | 135° |
Cooling
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Vapor chamber | No | No |
| Liquid metal | No | No |
| Number of fans | 2 | 2 |
| Noise level (max. load) | 48 dB | 44.5 dB |
Storage Details
| Channels | 2x256 GB | 2x256 GB |
| Clock | 9600 MHz | 7500 MHz |
| Upgradable | No | No |
| Bus | Custom | Custom |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| NVMe | Yes | Yes |
Audio
| Speakers | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Loudness | ~84.8 dB | ~84.9 dB |
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | v6E | v6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared sensor | No | No |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Webcam | Above the display | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Ports
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB Type-C | 3x USB 4.0 | 3x USB 4.0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| VGA | No | No |
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary charging port | Yes | Yes |
Input
| Keyboard type | Island | Island |
| Numpad | No | No |
| Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Surface | Glass | Glass |
| Windows Precision | No | No |
Other
| Max. fan speed (RPM) | - | 7800 RPM |
| Cable length | 2 meters | 2 meters |