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Apple Updates 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 Chip and Increased Storage Options

January 9, 2026

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Apple has announced the latest upgrade to its 14-inch MacBook Pro, now featuring the new M5 chip alongside several hardware enhancements. This update marks a significant step in performance and storage capacity for the popular professional laptop.

Key Highlights of the Updated 14-Inch MacBook Pro

  • New M5 Chip: The MacBook Pro now includes Apple's next-generation M5 processor, which maintains the 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine found in the M4 chip but delivers faster performance. Apple claims up to 15% better CPU speed and 45% enhanced graphics performance.

  • Enhanced GPU and AI Performance: The 10-core GPU is equipped with neural accelerators in each core, resulting in up to 3.5 times faster AI processing compared to previous models.

  • Storage Upgrade: Customers can now configure the base 14-inch MacBook Pro with up to 4TB of storage on Apple's online store, doubling the prior maximum of 2TB. However, RAM remains capped at 32GB unified memory.

  • Faster SSD and Memory Bandwidth: The SSD performance is up to twice as fast as before, with read/write speeds improving significantly. Memory bandwidth has increased from 120GB/s to 153GB/s, enhancing data throughput.

Design and Display

The design remains largely unchanged, featuring a Liquid Retina XDR display that boasts up to 1,000 nits (SDR) and 1,600 nits (HDR) brightness. Connectivity options include three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, SD card slot, headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 charging port. The backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID remains standard.

Availability and Pricing

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is available for pre-order starting today, with customers receiving their devices or visiting stores from October 22. Pricing begins at $1,599 in the United States for a configuration with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM. Finishes available are Silver and Space Black.

Additional Details

  • The battery life continues to offer up to 24 hours of usage.
  • The device supports Wi-Fi 6E but does not yet include Wi-Fi 7.
  • Comes with a 70W USB-C Power Adapter, except in Europe where a different power adapter may be included.
  • Apple has not announced higher-end models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips—they are expected early 2026.

Conclusion

This update consolidates the MacBook Pro's position as a powerful portable workstation with improved processing power, expanded storage options, and faster SSD performance—all housed in the familiar sleek design Apple enthusiasts love.

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