Key Takeaways
- Apple has officially announced its next-generation M5 chip, focusing on massive gains in GPU and AI performance.
- The new iPad Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro will all be powered by the new M5 chip.
- The M5 offers over 4x the peak GPU performance of the M4 and significantly accelerates AI tasks on all three devices.
- All new devices are available for preorder, with shipping and in-store availability starting October 22.
Apple has pulled the wraps off its latest piece of silicon, the M5 chip, and it’s powering a trio of upgraded flagship devices. In an announcement on Wednesday, the company revealed new versions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, all built around the powerful new chip.
According to Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, the M5 “ushers in the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon.” The chip boasts over four times the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4, setting a new standard for Apple’s devices.
New iPad Pro
The iPad Pro gets a substantial upgrade, with the M5 chip delivering up to 3.5 times the AI performance of last year’s model. It also features Apple’s new C1X cellular modem for faster data speeds and the N1 chip for improved connectivity.
These power boosts align with Apple’s strategy to make the iPad a true laptop replacement, especially with the new multitasking features in iPadOS 26.
- Pricing: Starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model.
- Colors: Available in black and silver.
New 14-inch MacBook Pro
The workhorse of the laptop line, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, is now even faster. It features up to 1.6 times better graphics performance, increased memory bandwidth, and improved storage speeds.
It also pushes the limits of portability with an impressive battery life of up to 24 hours.
- Pricing: Starts at $1,599.
- Colors: Available in space black and silver.
Upgraded Vision Pro
The Vision Pro is also making the leap to the M5 chip, a significant upgrade from the M2 in the current model. This results in 10% faster display rendering, a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, and a 50% speed increase for AI-powered features.
The battery life also gets a 30-minute boost, and a new, more comfortable Dual Knit Band is included.
- Pricing: Remains at $3,499.
All three new devices are available for preorder now and are set to ship and arrive in stores on October 22.
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