MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display (M5 Pro) review

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, on sale since November 6, 2026, is Apple's most advanced laptop screen. Apple's spec page lists a 14.2-inch tandem OLED panel at 3024 by 1986 with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, up to 1000 nits sustained and 2000 nits peak for both HDR and SDR content, ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz, P3 plus Adobe RGB color, an antireflective coating, Dynamic Island and Multi-Touch support. The base M5 Pro has a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU with 24GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, and there are three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3. Apple says the 14-inch model now weighs 3.0 pounds, half a pound less than before. Downsides: Apple rates battery at up to 22 hours of video streaming against 24 hours on the M6 model, and the $2,899 start is $900 above the M6 MacBook Pro. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

photographers, colorists and designers who need the most accurate laptop screen

Price

From $2,899 at Apple (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB).

Buy from $2899 or $241.58/mo.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 14.2-inch tandem OLED PROLED XDR display with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• Up to 2000 nits peak brightness for both HDR and SDR content
• Multi-Touch display with Dynamic Island and P3 plus Adobe RGB color gamuts
• M5 Pro with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB memory and 1TB SSD to start
• Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3; weighs 3.0 pounds

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Touch sensor is built into the display panel rather than layered on top, per Apple
• Strength: Half a pound lighter than the previous 14-inch MacBook Pro, per Apple
• Strength: Supports up to three external displays with M5 Pro
• Weakness: Costs $900 more than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 at check
• Weakness: Battery rated at up to 22 hours of video streaming, 2 hours less than the M6 model
• Weakness: M5 Max versions start at $4,499

Key facts

• Price checked: $2,899
• Display: 14.2 inch tandem OLED, touch, 120Hz
• Chip: M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU
• Battery: Up to 22 hours video streaming
• Weight: 3.0 pounds

Where it ranks

MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display (M5 Pro) is No. 6 in our Best MacBooks verdict.