MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display (M5 Pro) review

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display takes everything in the 14-inch model and stretches it to a 16.3-inch tandem OLED panel at 3472 by 2266. Apple lists the same 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, up to 2000 nits peak for HDR and SDR content, P3 plus Adobe RGB color, ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz and Multi-Touch with Dynamic Island. The base chip is an M5 Pro with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 24GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. Its 100 watt-hour battery is rated at up to 24 hours of video streaming, and Apple says the 16-inch now weighs 4.0 pounds, 0.7 pounds lighter than before. There are three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3. The case against it is price: $3,399 to start, $400 more than the 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR model with the same chip, and fast charging needs a 140W or higher adapter. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

video editors and 3D artists who want the biggest, best MacBook screen

Price

From $3,399 at Apple (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB).

Buy from $3399 or $283.25/mo.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 16.3-inch tandem OLED PROLED XDR touch display at 3472 by 2266
• M5 Pro with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 24GB memory and 1TB SSD to start
• Up to 24 hours of video streaming from a 100 watt-hour battery
• Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot and MagSafe 3
• Weighs 4.0 pounds, 0.7 pounds less than before, per Apple

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest display Apple has put in a MacBook
• Strength: Same 24-hour video streaming rating as the 14-inch M6 model
• Strength: M5 Max versions go up to 128GB memory and 16TB storage
• Weakness: Most expensive starting price on this list at $3,399
• Weakness: Needs a 140W or higher adapter to fast-charge
• Weakness: M5 Max versions start at $4,799

Key facts

• Price checked: $3,399
• Display: 16.3 inch tandem OLED, touch, 120Hz
• Chip: M5 Pro, 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU
• Battery: Up to 24 hours video streaming
• Weight: 4.0 pounds

Where it ranks

MacBook Pro 16-inch with PROLED XDR Display (M5 Pro) is No. 7 in our Best MacBooks verdict.