Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
Get the 14-inch Pro. Same design, screen type and ports, over half a kilo lighter and cheaper. The 16-inch adds a bigger screen, a bigger battery and a faster 18-core chip.
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Which one is for you?
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
Carried most days, trains, planes and cafés, the difference spent on memory? Then it's the 14-inch.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro) worth it?MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
Get the 16-inch if this sounds like you: editing on the laptop screen, mostly on a desk, the longest battery in a Mac laptop.
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) worth it?Key differences
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Base chip
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
Owners love how fast it is and how long the battery lasts. No low ratings yet, from a small number of reviews.
- Fast
- Long battery life
- Well built
Nothing came up often enough to list.
MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)
Owners love how fast it is and the big, sharp screen, and several switching from Windows or an old Mac found it easy. No low ratings yet.
- Fast
- Big, sharp screen
- Long battery life
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, TechRadar: MacBook Pro 14, Expert Reviews: MacBook Pro 16, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro): 21 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro): 35 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.