Apple is working on a new MacBook Pro that could be released next week, after the “Special Experience” event scheduled for March 4. Let’s take a look at all the rumors circulating about the device so far.
Design
There are no rumors of any design changes , and we expect the upcoming M5 MacBook Pro models to resemble the M4 versions. Apple will continue to offer 14-inch and 16-inch. Both should come in M5 Pro and M5 Max versions.
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MacBook Pro: M5 Max and M5 Pro Chips
We've already had the base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip since October. So what we're expecting are upgraded 14-inch and 16-inch models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
The M5 family is built on a more advanced 3-nanometer N3P process from TSMC, and offers improvements in speed and efficiency. The M5 chip is up to 20% faster in multi-core CPU than the M4 chip, and we could see similar improvements for the M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options. GPU performance is up to 30% faster.
With the M5, Apple added a Neural Accelerator to each GPU core, improving the speed of GPU-based AI workloads. The chip also supports third-generation ray-tracing, second-generation dynamic caching , and improved shader cores.
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The 16-core Neural Engine is more power efficient than before, and unified memory bandwidth has been significantly improved. These are all features we'll likely see in the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as well.
Other Possible Upgrades
We haven't heard any rumors about other features coming to the MacBook Pro lineup. Apple upgraded SSD speeds for the M5 MacBook Pro models, so we could see the same upgrade in the M5 Pro and M5 Max.
Why Not to Buy an M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro
If you don't need a new MacBook Pro right away, you probably shouldn't rush. The next-generation MacBook Pro (after the models that launch next week) is expected to feature an OLED display and touch capabilities, which would mark a significant upgrade in display quality. It's expected to include a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and macOS will be optimized for touch interactions.
The move to OLED will likely also bring a design upgrade along with the chip technology M6 Pro and M6 Max, which is another reason to wait.
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Of course, the new features could be limited to higher-end MacBook Pro models, or they could be significantly more expensive. If you're on a budget, need a Mac now, or don't care about OLED, the M5 Pro and Max models could be good options.
Release Date
The new MacBook Pro models could be announced via a press release next week ahead of Apple's Special Experience.
