Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5): specs comparison
How the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) (2024 laptop) and the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) (2025 laptop) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is the newer model: it launched in 2025, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) in 2024.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) uses a newer chip from the same family: M5 vs M4 Pro or M4 Max.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) offers more RAM: up to 128 GB vs up to 32 GB.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) offers more storage: up to 8 TB vs up to 1 TB.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) has Thunderbolt 5 ports; Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) has Thunderbolt 4.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is lighter: 1.55 kg vs 1.60 kg to 1.62 kg for Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max), at least 50 g less.
In common: both list a 14.2-inch screen.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) if you want more RAM (up to 128 GB), more storage (up to 8 TB) and Thunderbolt 5.
- Pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) if you want the newer model (2025), the newer M5 and the lighter build (1.55 kg).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2024 | 2025 |
| Processor (CPU) | Apple M4 Pro (12-core or 14-core CPU) or Apple M4 Max (14-core CPU, configurable to 16-core) | Apple M5 chip, 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores |
| Graphics (GPU) | M4 Pro: 16-core or 20-core GPU; M4 Max: 32-core GPU, configurable to 40-core | 10-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | M4 Pro: 24GB unified memory, up to 128GB; M4 Max: 36GB unified memory, up to 128GB (48GB, 64GB or 128GB options) | 16GB, 24GB or 32GB unified memory |
| Storage | M4 Pro: 512GB SSD, configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB; M4 Max: 1TB SSD, configurable to 2TB, 4TB or 8TB | 512GB or 1TB SSD |
| Display | 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 ppi, ProMotion up to 120Hz | 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display, 3024x1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch |
| Battery | 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer; up to 22 hours video streaming (M4 Pro), up to 18 hours (M4 Max) | 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, up to 24 hours video streaming |
| Ports | Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, 3.5 mm headphone jack | Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port |
| Weight | 1.60 kg (M4 Pro) / 1.62 kg (M4 Max) | 1.55 kg (3.4 pounds) |
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Dimensions | 1.55 cm high x 31.26 cm wide x 22.12 cm deep | Height: 1.55 cm (0.61 inches), Width: 31.26 cm (12.31 inches), Depth: 22.12 cm (8.71 inches) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) and Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is the newer model: it launched in 2025, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) in 2024. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) uses a newer chip from the same family: M5 vs M4 Pro or M4 Max. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) offers more RAM: up to 128 GB vs up to 32 GB.
Which is lighter, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) or Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is lighter: 1.55 kg vs 1.60 kg to 1.62 kg for Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max), at least 50 g less.
Which is newer, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) or Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is the newer model: it launched in 2025, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro / M4 Max) in 2024.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Apple’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.