Higher specs at lower price

Apple's MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro has caught attention because of its powerful hardware and lower price on Amazon. The model comes with 48 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, making it especially attractive for professionals like designers and programmers who need a lot of memory. The price on Amazon is 3,499 euros for the black version, which is cheaper than the 4,059 euros set by Apple itself.

Hardware details and design

The MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro has a 16-inch Mini-LED screen with ProMotion technology, 48 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of NVMe SSD. It uses Apple's M5 Pro chip and includes the N1 network chip for improved connectivity. The unibody design, which has been used in previous models, remains solid and stylish, though this version does not have any new design changes.

Display quality and drawbacks

The Mini-LED screen offers high contrast, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits in HDR and accurate color reproduction. It also supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, making it one of the best displays available. The larger screen is better for tasks like photo editing or video retouching, but the presence of a notch in the display is still seen as a downside.

Weight and performance

The 16-inch model weighs 2.14 kg, which makes it heavier to carry in a bag compared to the 14-inch version, which weighs 1.60 kg. The M5 Pro chip has 18 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, making it strong enough for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and AI work. The battery capacity is 100 Wh, with Apple stating it can last up to 24 hours for video streaming and 17 hours for web browsing, although these times are measured at lower brightness levels.

Connectivity and ports

The MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro provides three USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports, each capable of up to 120 Gbit/s, a MagSafe 3 charging port, an HDMI port, an SDXC card reader, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. This range of ports offers flexibility for connecting various peripherals and external devices.