Introduction: The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 arrives in India
Apple has introduced the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the new M5 chip, touting a substantial boost in AI performance and overall speed. Priced in India at Rs 1,69,999 for the base model, the device is available for pre-order now and will be in Apple Stores and authorized resellers from October 22. For professionals, creators, and power users, this launch marks a notable upgrade over previous generations while maintaining the familiar design language the MacBook Pro is known for.
Key price, availability and pre-order details
Starting price in India: Rs 1,69,900 (official listing). A special education price of Rs 1,59,900 is also advertised in eligible programs. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is open for pre-orders on apple.com/in/store and the Apple Store app, with in-store availability commencing on October 22 in India and more than 30 other countries.
Trade-in options are available at apple.com/in/shop/trade-in, enabling customers to offset the cost by trading eligible devices. Availability varies slightly by region and retailer, so it’s worth checking local stores and the Apple Store app for the latest information.
What’s new: The M5 chip and AI-focused performance
The centerpiece of this model is Apple’s M5 chip, which pairs a 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. Apple positions this as a significant leap for AI workloads and creative tasks, claiming the M5 delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than the previous generation. When compared with Intel-based MacBooks, Apple claims up to 86x faster AI tasks and up to six times faster performance than M1-era machines. For graphics and rendering, Blender and similar workflows see meaningful gains, with up to 1.6x faster graphics and substantial improvements in 3D rendering.
Other performance figures highlighted by Apple include faster CPU speeds—the M5 is billed as delivering the world’s fastest CPU on a MacBook Pro to date—alongside improved code compiling in Xcode, where developers could experience around a 2.1x speed boost. Gaming frame rates can also benefit, with improvements reported up to 3.2x compared to M1 MacBooks.
Design, display and endurance: What you get
In terms of exterior, Apple has kept the same design language as the prior 14-inch model: a robust aluminum chassis available in Space Black and Silver. The display quality and the overall thermal design remain a hallmark of the Pro line, ensuring sustained performance under demanding workloads. Battery life is a standout claim for this model, with Apple asserting up to 24 hours of usage on a single charge—four hours more than the M1 variant and 14 more than the older Intel-based models.
Storage, memory and configuration options
Base configuration ships with 16GB of unified memory and storage options that scale up to 4TB, with SSDs reported to be up to twice as fast as the previous generation. This combination is particularly appealing to professionals dealing with large media libraries, complex renders, or data-heavy AI workflows where fast storage translates to quicker project iterations.
Who should consider upgrading?
If you rely on AI acceleration, intense rendering, or heavy development work—especially tasks like code compilation in Xcode, or 3D rendering in Blender—the M5-equipped 14-inch MacBook Pro is positioned as a strong upgrade. Creative professionals, developers, engineers, and power users who need sustained performance and long battery life will likely appreciate the improvements in AI throughput and raw CPU/GPU speed without sacrificing portability.
Bottom line
With the 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M5 chip, Apple targets professionals and creators who demand both speed and efficiency. The combination of a high-performance CPU/GPU, AI-optimized cores, faster storage, and a long-lasting battery, all at a competitive India price, makes this a compelling option for upgrading or expanding a mobile work setup. Pre-orders are live now, and the official release in India is scheduled for October 22.
