Apple MacBook Pro 2025 M5 14 inch Business

Released in Australia in October 2025, this 14-inch model from Apple ships from Wednesday, 22 October.The recommended retail price (RRP) in Australia begins at A$2,499 (including GST) for the base configuration. 

At its heart lies the M5 system-on-a-chip (SoC), which introduces significant performance and efficiency gains, particularly around on-device artificial-intelligence tasks and graphics workloads. Apple reports that the M5 chip can deliver up to 3.5 × faster AI-performance compared with its predecessor, and up to 1.6 × faster graphics in pro-apps than the previous generation. The memory bandwidth has also been increased to support heavier multitasking and creative workflows.

The display remains the familiar 14.2-inch (measured diagonally) Liquid Retina XDR panel, offering a native resolution of 3,024 × 1,964 pixels at approximately 254 ppi. It features sustained full-screen brightness up to 1,000 nits and a peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits, along with wide colour (P3) and ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. For users working in bright environments or outside, those brightness figures offer real benefits.

In terms of design and physical characteristics, the machine measures approximately 31.26 cm wide, 22.12 cm deep and 1.55 cm high (or 12.31 in × 8.71 in × 0.61 in) in its standard form. The base weight for the 14-inch model is about 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) for the comparable predecessor, and while Apple hasn’t specified any significant chassis change for the M5 version, the dimensions remain very competitive. 

Storage and memory options have been enhanced. The base starts with 16 GB unified memory and 512 GB SSD storage (though higher capacities are configurable). The M5 model adds the ability to configure up to 4 TB of SSD storage — doubling what previous base models offered. This makes the system better suited for users who handle large media files, virtual-machines, or large datasets.

On the connectivity side, the familiar suite of ports remains intact: three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a MagSafe 3 charging port. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 (where supported).

Battery life is another area of strength. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is rated for up to 24 hours of video playback (on the right configuration) and — notably — delivers consistent performance whether plugged in or on battery. As many users value portability and long untethered sessions, this is a meaningful upgrade.

For the built-in camera and audio components, this model includes a 12 MP “Centre Stage” FaceTime camera with desk-view functionality, a studio-quality three-mic array for clear voice capture, and a six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers and Spatial Audio support. These enhancements make video conferencing and media consumption more compelling and usable in real-world scenarios.

From a software perspective it ships with macOS Tahoe, and features the built-in “Apple Intelligence” capabilities that leverage the M5’s enhanced Neural Engine for tasks such as text-to-image, on-device machine-learning and generative workflows.

In summary, if you’re looking for a laptop that pairs premium build quality with very strong performance, excellent display clarity, long battery life and flexible storage and port options, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5) presents a highly capable offering at its RRP of A$2,499. The combination of the M5 chip’s performance uplift, high spec configurability and Apple’s ecosystem may make it especially appealing for users who value that balance of portability and power.

This description was generated with the help of AI and last updated October 2025.