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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 Series

Processor: Apple M5 M5 Max, Apple M5 M5 Pro 18-Core
Graphics Adapter: Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU
Display: 16.20 inch
Weight: 2.121kg
Price: 5298 euro
Average Score: 91.57% - very good
Average of 12 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 92%, features: 81%, display: 93%, mobility: 83%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 95%, emissions: 87%

 

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro

Specifications

Notebook: Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro
Processor: Apple M5 M5 Pro 18-Core
Graphics Adapter: Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU
Display: 16.20 inch, 16:10, 3456 x 2234 pixels
Weight: 2.121kg
Price: 5298 euro
Links: Apple homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 97.67% - very good

Average of 3 scores (from 10 reviews)

 

Reviews

92.3% Apple M5 Pro 和 M5 Max GPU 分析 - M5 Max GPU 与GeForce RTX 5070 相当,比 Strix Halo 更快 | Notebookcheck
Apple 推出了配备新型 GPU 的新型 M5 Pro 和 M5 Max SoC。我们在合成基准测试和游戏测试中测试了 20 核的 M5 Pro GPU 和 40 核的旗舰产品 M5 Max GPU,并与以前的Apple GPU 和 Nvidia 的 Blackwell 显卡进行了效率比较。
92.3% Apple M5 Pro 和 M5 Max CPU 分析 - M5 Max 比 M4 Max 快不了多少 | Notebookcheck
Apple 推出了新的 M5 Pro 和 M5 Max 芯片,采用了不同的方法,包括磁贴和新的超级内核。我们测试并分析了新款 M5 Pro/Max CPU 的性能和效率。新款 M5 Pro 的用户可以非常高兴,但新款 M5 Max 的结果却有点令人唏嘘。
92.3% Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 评测 - M5 Pro 让最好的多媒体笔记本电脑之一更出色 | Notebookcheck
配备 M5 Pro 的 MacBook Pro 16 在 CPU 和 GPU 性能方面都有大幅提升。Apple ,还包括速度更快的 PCIe 5.0 固态硬盘和 Wi-Fi 7,因此整体配置比以前更加出色。

Foreign Reviews

100% Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro, 2026) review: A magnificent beast of a laptop
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
Do those eyebrow-raising benchmark results make the Apple MacBook Pro a must-buy, though? For this conclusion, I’m going to break out the old “it depends” epithet. Most people don’t need this much GPU compute power or sheer CPU grunt, and will be better served by purchasing an M5 15in MacBook Air. That laptop will do most of the stuff the M5 Pro MacBook Pro can, but at around half the cost. If you need to run your laptop at full gas, a MacBook Pro should be your weapon of choice as the extra cooling will help it keep going for longer. But either way, you won’t need an M5 Pro.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 100%
MacBook Pro with M5 Pro Review: Truly for the professionals
Source: Mobile Syrup English EN→zh-CN
Overall, I have very few complaints about the MacBook Pro. It’d be nice if it were a bit lighter or if the battery life were better, but neither of these is a dealbreaker in my eyes (and if they are dealbreakers for you, there are other laptops out there that can best the Pro on battery life and/or weight). In most cases, the extra benefits, features, and power of the MacBook Pro will outweigh these two drawbacks. When I reviewed the M5 MacBook Air, I called it the laptop for getting stuff done. It’s a real workhorse laptop and a great option for most people. The MacBook Pro, on the other hand, is the ultimate professional machine that can power through everything you throw at it. It’s total overkill and beyond what most people need, but when you push it to the limit, it’s a sweet feeling.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2026
2026 MacBook Pro with M5 Pro & M5 Max - Big EXPECTATIONS!
Source: Andrew Marc David English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2026
M5 Pro/Max are HERE - Apple just KILLED Windows!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2026
93% MacBook Pro (M5 Pro) de 16 pulgadas, análisis: hay portátiles que no necesitan justificarse, pero este lo hace igualmente
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 98% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 95%
100% He probado el MacBook Pro con M5 Pro y ahora no hay vuelta atrás: es lo más cercano a la perfección
Source: Hipertextual Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 100%
MacBook Pro ha finalmente un avversario Windows? ASUS ExpertBook Ultra pesa meno di 1 kg e dura 20 ore
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→zh-CN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/14/2026
MacBook Pro M5 Pro e Max ufficiali: AI mostruosa, 1TB di base e prestazioni che ridisegnano il concetto di laptop per professionisti
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/03/2026
90, performance 90, display 90, mobility 90, workmanship 80% Test Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro : la constance dans l’excellence ?
Source: Clubic French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 90, performance 90, display 90, mobility 90, workmanship 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Đánh giá Macbook Pro M5 Pro (2026): Có gì mới đáng chú ý?
Source: XT Mobile VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2026

 

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Max

Specifications

Notebook: Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Max
Processor: Apple M5 M5 Max
Graphics Adapter: Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU
Display: inch, , x pixels
Weight: 0kg
Links: Apple homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 88.17% - very good

Average of 6 scores (from 15 reviews)

 

Reviews

Apple M5 Pro & M5 Max CPU Analysis - M5 Max is not much faster than the M4 Max | Notebookcheck
Apple launched their new M5 Pro & M5 Max chips with different a different approach including tiles and new super cores. We test and analyze the new M5 Pro/Max CPUs, both in terms of performance as well as efficiency. Users of the new M5 Pro can be very happy, but the results of the new M5 Max is a bit sobering. Update: MBP 16 with M5 Max
Apple M5 Pro & M5 Max GPU Analysis - M5 Max GPU on par with the GeForce RTX 5070 and faster than Strix Halo | Notebookcheck
Apple launches their new M5 Pro and M5 Max SoCs with new GPU models. We test the 20-core M5 Pro GPU as well as the flagship 40-core M5 Max GPU in synthetic benchmarks as well as gaming tests and also check the efficiency compared to previous Apple GPUs as well as Nvidia's Blackwell graphics cards. Update: MBP 16 shows the full potential of the M5 Max GPU

Foreign Reviews

M5 Max MacBook Pro (2026): OVERKILL?
Source: Andrew Marc David English
MacBook Pro featured in this video was purchased with my own money. Apple did not send a review unit and no money has exchanged hands. No copy approval or any editorial approval has been given to Apple. All the opinions expressed in the video are my own.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2026
MacBook Pro with M5 Max Review: This Is Better Than Your Desktop
Source: Petapixel English EN→zh-CN
In the title of this review, I said that “this is better than your desktop,” which might be a bit of an overstatement for a small number of you. Yes, if you’ve got a top-end spec Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra, that statement is less definitive. But I know that folks who bought that machine probably didn’t all get it fully tricked out. A majority of people are using older desktop computers, and I’m certain a large number of you are using computers much older than the M3 Ultra. So I stand by that statement with just a slight clarification: for most of you, this computer is better than your desktop — a lot better. Apple often gets a lot of flak for what is characterized as a “walled garden” approach to both its hardware and software design. I can see how PC enthusiasts, especially, probably look at what Apple does with particular disdain, as they like being able to be in control of their machines. But on the opposite side of that coin, there are clearly benefits to Apple’s approach.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2026
Apple's M5 Max is INSANE!
Source: Hardware Canucks English
The Apple Macbook Pro M5 Max might be the fastest laptop of 2026 but with all of its other features, the Macbook Pro might also be the best laptop you can buy right now, even when it comes to battery life. The only thing you'll need to take into account is the price and availability. Apple's laptops aren't cheap but vs the best Windows laptops for productivity and creator workloads, the M5 Max is on a whole other level.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2026
2026 MacBook Pro with M5 Pro & M5 Max - Big EXPECTATIONS!
Source: Andrew Marc David English
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2026
80% 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max) review: Ultra speed with shocking reads
Source: Macworld.co.uk English EN→zh-CN
The M5 Max MacBook Pro is Apple’s fastest portable workstation and close to its fastest Mac. This laptop is for users who don’t want any compromises with performance–it delivers. While it provides incrementally faster CPU speed compared to the M4 Max, it does have a drastically faster SSD. For M2 or M3 Max MacBook Pro users, it’s definitely worth consideration. M4 Max owners could take a pass, but if you’re doing a lot of disk-intensive tasks, you will noticeably benefit from an upgrade. However, the rumors of the M6 MacBook Pro upgrade give buyers pause. The 20th anniversary laptop is rumored to feature an OLED touchscreen display, which would be an upgrade from the current mini LED technology, along with a new, slimmer design. If your needs aren’t pressing, it might be worth it to hold off until the end of the year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2026, M5 Max) Review: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight
Source: PC Mag English EN→zh-CN
The outside may be the same, but the internal architecture is a genuine technological shift, with the introduction of the Fusion die interconnect and the super core processor cores. The resulting performance is stunning, making this top-tier MacBook Pro a viable replacement for the Mac Studio (at least, until M5 inevitably comes to the Mac desktops). That giant 40-core GPU with built-in Neural Accelerators also makes it a powerhouse for both graphics and AI. The 27-hour battery life also surprised us, and the move to Thunderbolt 5 with individual port controllers and Wi-Fi 7 makes this the most future-proofed laptop in Apple's Mac lineup. But, let's be realistic: Even in its base model, this isn't a laptop for the masses.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
M5 Pro/Max are HERE - Apple just KILLED Windows!
Source: Max Tech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2026
96% Apple MacBook Pro 16 Zoll M5 Max: Test des Profi-Laptops
Source: Computerbild German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/05/2026
Rating: Total score: 96%
90% Macbook Pro M5 Max im Test – ein KI-Biest
Source: Mac Welt German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
MacBook Pro ha finalmente un avversario Windows? ASUS ExpertBook Ultra pesa meno di 1 kg e dura 20 ore
Source: Mister Gadget Italian IT→zh-CN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 03/14/2026
91% Recensione MacBook Pro M5 Max. Il primo passo verso un nuovo modo di lavorare
Source: DDay IT Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2026
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 80% workmanship: 90%
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro (2026 editie): wanneer is ‘Air’ niet meer genoeg?
Source: GadgetGear.nl Dutch NL→zh-CN
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/11/2026
Test Apple MacBook Pro 16 z procesorem Apple M5 Max. Oceniamy wydajność w Cyberpunk 2077 oraz Crimson Desert
Source: PurePC Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2026
82% TEST: Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Source: Input DA→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/10/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 60% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
M5 맥스 맥북 프로 리뷰 : 성능은 예상 범위 안, SSD는 기대 이상
Source: IT World.co.kr KO→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2026

 

Comment

Apple:


Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU: Apple 开发的集成显卡,安装在Apple M5 Pro 中,提供全部 20 个内核。

Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Apple M5:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.121 kg:

大部分12到16寸的亚笔记本电脑,超极本和轻盈标准笔记本电脑的重量在这个水平上。

2.121 kg:


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