Trending Now - Latest Macbook Models Showcase Impressive Speed and Specs
WHO:
Apple Inc.
Kevin McShane, a professional user of the M1 Max MacBook Pro
WHAT:
The 16-inch MacBook Pro features Wi-Fi 7 support and twice-as-fast storage starting at higher capacities.
The M5 Max model includes double-capacity memory bandwidth over the M5 Pro for faster data transfer between the CPU and RAM.
The M5 Max test unit has a 40-core GPU, 128GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage, costing $6,149.
The M5 Max scored nearly twice as high in Photoshop and over double in Premiere Pro (141 percent higher) compared to the M1 Max in PugetBench tests.
The M5 Max's sustained SSD read speeds are 13,638.91 MB/s and write speeds are 17,814.19 MB/s.
The 2026 MacBook Pro has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View.
The dimensions of the 2026 MacBook Pro are 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches / 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8mm and it weighs 4.7 pounds / 2.14kg.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro features the M5 Max processor.
The M5 Pro model costs $2,699 and includes an 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
The M5 Max model starts at $3,899 and includes an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage.
A fully equipped M5 Max model with a 40-core GPU, 128GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage costs $6,149.
The M5 Max's single-threaded scores in Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2026 are 65 to 76 percent higher than the M1 Max.
The M5 Max's multi-threaded scores are about 124 to 161 percent higher than the M1 Max.
The M5 Max scored 76 to 85 percent higher than the M1 Pro in single-threaded CPU tests.
The M5 Max's SSD read speeds exceed 13,638 MB/s and write speeds exceed 17,814 MB/s.
The M1 Pro model has a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, originally priced at $2,699.
The M1 Max model has a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage, originally priced at $3,499.
WHERE:
The testing was conducted by The Verge.
WHEN:
The new MacBook Pro models were released in 2026.
The M1 Pro and M1 Max models were released in 2021.
WHY:
The upgrades in the M5 Max are aimed at users feeling limitations from older models.
HOW:
The performance comparisons were made using benchmark tests including Geekbench 6, Cinebench 2026, and PugetBench for Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
The performance comparisons were made using benchmark tests including Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2026.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 03:50 UTC)
Apple has unveiled the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, which boasts Wi-Fi 7 support and significantly faster storage options, starting at higher capacities. The M5 Max model features impressive specifications, including a 40-core GPU, 128GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage, with performance benchmarks showing it scoring nearly twice as high in Photoshop and over double in Premiere Pro compared to the previous M1 Max. Additionally, this model includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and has dimensions of 14.01 by 9.77 inches, weighing in at 4.7 pounds.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:40 UTC)
Apple has unveiled its new 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M5 Max processor, which boasts significant performance upgrades over the previous M1 Max model. The M5 Pro model starts at $2,699, while the M5 Max model begins at $3,899, with a fully equipped version costing $6,149, and tests show the M5 Max's performance is dramatically improved, with single-threaded scores 65 to 76 percent higher than the M1 Max. These enhancements are designed for users who have been feeling the limitations of older models, as demonstrated by benchmark tests from The Verge using Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2026.