Overview
- The new iPad Pro and 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s M5 chip, plus an updated Vision Pro, are available to preorder now with in‑store availability set for October 22.
- Initial Geekbench 6 results indicate the baseline M5’s multicore score is roughly 6% behind 2022’s M1 Ultra, pointing to a notable year‑over‑year jump at the entry tier.
- iPad Pro starts at $999 (11‑inch) and $1,299 (13‑inch) and adds 12GB RAM on 256GB/512GB models, Apple’s N1 wireless chip (Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth/Thread), the C1X modem with up to 50% faster cellular, faster SSD speeds, external display support up to 120Hz with Adaptive Sync, and quicker charging.
- The 14‑inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599 with the M5, offers up to 2× faster SSD performance than the prior base model, new 4TB configurations, and is rated for up to 24 hours of battery life.
- Vision Pro retains its $3,500 price and gains an M5 upgrade with a softer Dual Knit Band, about 10% more display pixels, 120Hz refresh support, and longer battery life (up to 2.5 hours general use, 3 hours video playback), while reports point to higher‑end M5 variants and additional M5 Macs expected in 2026 but not yet announced.