Apple Launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Chip in India
Apple has officially launched the new 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the powerful M5 chip, with prices starting at Rs 1,69,900 in India. The device promises significant AI performance improvements and up to 24-hour battery life, making it ideal for professionals, students, and creatives.
Key Takeaways
- Starting price: Rs 1,69,900 (Rs 1,59,900 for education)
- Up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4 chip
- Up to 24-hour battery life
- Pre-orders open now, available from October 22
M5 Chip Performance Boost
The new M5 chip delivers substantial performance improvements across multiple areas. Apple claims up to 3.5x faster AI workflow performance compared to the previous generation, along with 1.6x better graphics performance. The chip features a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerator and a faster 16-core Neural Engine.
Storage performance sees significant gains with up to 2x faster SSD speeds for quicker file transfers and app launches. The device supports up to 4TB storage and 150GB/s unified memory bandwidth, enabling professionals to work with large AI models directly on their MacBook Pro.
John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, said, “MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip. M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivalled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.”
Performance Comparisons
Compared to previous models, the M5 MacBook Pro shows remarkable efficiency gains:
- Up to 7.7x faster AI video enhancement vs M1 MacBook Pro
- Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering vs M1 model
- Up to 1.8x faster performance than M4 generation
- Gaming frame rates up to 3.2x higher than M1 and 1.6x higher than M4
The combination of 10-core CPU and advanced GPU makes this a compelling upgrade for users on older Intel or M1 models.
Display and Features
Beyond raw performance, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features a Liquid Retina XDR display with nano-texture options, a 12-megapixel Centre Stage camera for video calls, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. The device includes a comprehensive port selection for connectivity.
Integrated Apple Intelligence features, built into macOS Tahoe, provide privacy-focused AI tools for tasks like text-to-image generation, live translation, and workflow automation. Users can personalize their experience with new design options and folder colour customisations.
Price and Availability in India
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip starts at Rs 1,69,900 for general customers and Rs 1,59,900 for education buyers. Available in space black and silver finishes, pre-orders are currently open through Apple’s website. Units will begin arriving in stores and through online channels from October 22. Additional configurations and accessories are available for customized setups.
