Hardware details: Important little things about the three new Apple M5 devices

Apple’s new M5 devices not only come with faster chips – the manufacturer has also changed a lot internally. In some cases, this is commendable, but in other areas more would have been desired. The latter include, for example, the fact that Apple has removed the power adapter on the MacBook Pro M5 without replacement – apparently to comply with new EU regulations, even if these actually give customers a choice. But that’s not all.

MacBook Pro M5: Useful innovations

For example, the MacBook Pro M5, which will initially only be available in a 14-inch format, comes with up to twice as fast SSD performance as the MacBook Pro M4. The “latest memory technology” is used here, according to Apple. This applies to both write and read speeds. The problem: Apple is currently not giving any details and benchmarks are still pending.

Furthermore, the MacBook Pro M5 can now also be configured with up to 4 TB if desired. Previously, 2 TB was already the limit. However, compared to the 1 TB variant, this costs a whopping 1250 euros extra. And: The M5 Max and M5 Pro variants of the MacBook Pro M5, which are expected in early 2026, are likely to hold up to 8 TB (if not more) each.

Vision Pro M5: Storage remains unchanged

Apple was economical with the Vision Pro 2 aka Vision Pro M5. Instead of using the upgrade to the new chip, also expanding the memory – a maximum of 32 GB would be possible – the previous 16 GB will remain.

Nevertheless, Apple promises up to 10 percent increased pixel throughput, 120 Hz playback for less blurry passthrough, and minimally longer battery life (two and a half hours instead of two hours in standard mode). The $(LB4957116: is included with the devices, but the second band is omitted. In the USA, Apple also includes its new dynamic 40-watt power adapter, which is not yet available in Europe.

iPad Pro M5: Not just a new processor

Apple has not only installed the new SoC in the iPad Pro M5, but also delivers similar improvements to the MacBook Pro M5. The internal flash medium is also read and written twice as fast as in the M4 predecessor.

Apple’s new Wi-Fi Bluetooth chip, the N1, is installed, as is the newer C1X modem chip in the 5G model. The latter promises 50 percent faster throughput under ideal conditions.