Apple launches the MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M5 in India
Cupertino’s tech giant has unveiled the refreshed MacBook Pro 14-inch lineup powered by the new M5 chip, expanding its premium notebook options in the Indian market. With a blend of advanced display technology, a potent processor, and a suite of premium features, Apple is targeting professionals and power users who demand top-tier performance on the go.
Design, display, and core features
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch model sports a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, delivering a resolution of 3024×1964 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel is designed for sharp text, vibrant color, and smooth motion, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and sustained full-screen brightness around 1,000 nits. This makes it well-suited for photo and video editing, color-critical tasks, and bright working environments.
Apple continues to prioritize the user experience with a backlit keyboard, a refined webcam experience, and a suite of speakers tuned for immersive audio. The Dolby Atmos-enabled sound system aims to deliver room-filling audio that complements creative workflows and entertainment alike.
Performance: The M5 chip and memory options
The star of the show is Apple’s M5 chip, announced as the latest generation in Apple’s silicon family. The M5 brings a four-performance-core + six-efficiency-core CPU configuration, paired with a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. This setup targets faster multitasking, smoother creative workloads, and improved on-device machine learning tasks compared with previous generations.
Graphics-heavy tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and realtime effects should benefit from the 10-core GPU, while the Neural Engine accelerates tasks such as object recognition, upscaling, and assistant features. The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 supports multiple memory configurations to suit different usage patterns, including 16GB and 24GB RAM options, alongside storage choices of 512GB and 1TB.
Software, security, and ecosystem
In keeping with Apple’s ecosystem approach, the MacBook Pro runs macOS Tahoe, the latest operating system iteration built to maximize hardware capabilities and enable seamless continuity with iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices. Expect features like Universal Control, AirDrop enhancements, and a host of professional apps optimized for the M5 architecture. Security and privacy remain core to Apple’s design philosophy, with a secure enclave and hardware-backed protections integrated into the system.
Pricing in India
Apple has priced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 in India at various configurations to match different professional needs. The 16GB RAM / 512GB storage variant starts at ₹1,69,900, followed by ₹1,89,900 for the 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD option. For users seeking higher memory, the 24GB RAM / 1TB storage configuration is priced at ₹2,09,900. These prices place the new MacBook Pro firmly in Apple’s premium segment, reflecting the device’s performance envelope and premium build quality.
Who should consider the MacBook Pro 14-inch M5?
This model is tailored for professionals in creative fields—video editors, photographers, 3D artists—as well as software developers who need sustained performance and reliable thermal management in a portable form factor. The combination of the high-refresh-rate display, top-tier display brightness, and the M5’s efficiency is particularly appealing for users who work across demanding applications for extended periods.
Closing thoughts
With the MacBook Pro 14-inch powered by the M5 now available in India, Apple fans have a compelling option that blends cutting-edge silicon with a premium display and ecosystem advantages. While pricing sits at a premium, the machine promises performance headroom, long battery life, and a level of build quality that Apple enthusiasts have come to expect.
