Apple has announced a new MacBook Pro laptop featuring the latest M5 chip, with a launch scheduled for October 22. Only a 14-inch version has been confirmed at this time, with prices starting at $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,499. If you’re interested in upgrading to Apple’s latest portable productivity powerhouse, then I’ve gathered up where you can place a MacBook Pro M5 preorder right now.
• Preorder the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) at Apple
Our guide to everything you need to know about the MacBook Pro M5 covers the specs, design, M5 chip and various configurations in more detail, but I can provide a quick overview here.
Essentially, the M5 chip offers the biggest improvement compared to older models, with Apple boasting 3.5x faster AI performance than the M4 chip, and up to 6x faster performance than the M1. In terms of more general use, there is still a step up in performance and an improved SSD, though it’s relatively minor if you’re coming from an M4-powered device.
Elsewhere, the design remains identical to the last-generation model, as does the pricing, so it makes sense to go for the latest MacBook Pro M5 if you’re in the market for a new Apple laptop. You can find all the latest preorder information below, and I’ll update the list with more retailers as soon as they have the laptop in stock.
MacBook Pro M5 preorders in the US
- Apple: preorder now from $1,599
- Amazon: preorders coming soon
- Best Buy: preorders coming soon
- Target: preorders coming soon
MacBook Pro M5 preorders in the UK
- Apple: preorder now from £1,599
- Amazon: preorders coming soon
- Currys: preorders coming soon
- John Lewis: preorders coming soon
- Sky Mobile: preorders coming soon
- Very: preorders coming soon
MacBook Pro M5 preorders in Australia
- Apple: preorder now from AU$2,499
- Amazon: preorders coming soon
Should you preorder the MacBook Pro M5?
- Will likely be one of the best laptops for creatives and productivity needs
- It’s the same starting price as the M4 model
- Not a dramatic upgrade over other M-series MacBooks
We already think that the MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops you can buy, so this latest M5-powered version will almost certainly remain a top pick for demanding productivity tasks, including creative work, coding, engineering, and more.
If you’re on an older Intel-based MacBook, you will see the biggest improvements in terms of power and performance, and so an upgrade to the M5 Pro is likely the best option for you. Anyone on the MacBook Air or an older M-powered Pro looking for a step up will also find this a good option to consider, although only if you really need the considerable performance boost or must have the latest tech.
As for whether there’s an urgent need to pre-order the device due to the risk of a sell-out, I think this is very unlikely. Some of the more popular Apple products have sold out in the past during the launch window, but I don’t think there’s a huge chance of this happening with the MacBook Pro M5, so you could hold off until Black Friday or we spot a very compelling trade-in offer at the likes of Best Buy.
