Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

★★★★★ 4.8 (1,517)
CPU Apple M5
RAM 24 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 14.2" 3024x1964
GPU Apple M5 10-core
OS macOS
Weight 1.6 kg
Battery 72 Wh
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black laptop
86 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong screen (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong cpu (84th percentile) 84th

Cons

  • Below average affordability (17th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)Q2 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews (approx. date)Q3 '26: 5.0★ · 7 reviewsQ4 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review5271Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q3 202696/1005.0★7 reviews

    Buyers praised the M5 MacBook Pro's speed, memory, and display, noting it handles heavy workloads and AI apps well. B&H's stock, pricing, and support were also highlighted positively.

    • Performance is a beast for Lightroom, AI apps, and multitasking; fast and smooth.
    • B&H offered better prices than Apple, fast free shipping, and excellent support for a defect.
    • Display and speakers are fantastic; Nano-Texture Glass is a nice bonus.
    • One cosmetic flaw on arrival, but B&H replaced it promptly; otherwise no issues.
  2. Q2 202697/1005.0★5 reviews

    All five reviews are highly positive, praising the M5 MacBook Pro's performance, battery life, display, and build quality. Users highlight its suitability for demanding academic and professional workloads, with no significant complaints.

    • Performance is consistently praised as fast and smooth, handling multitasking, heavy apps, and many tabs without slowdown.
    • Battery life is repeatedly highlighted as lasting through full days of heavy use, a key benefit for students and professionals.
    • Display quality is commended for sharpness, brightness, and color accuracy, ideal for detailed academic and creative work.
    • Build quality and portability are appreciated, with users noting a premium feel, lightweight design, and silent operation.

Based on 15 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 83.7
GPU 76.2
RAM 65.4
Ports 74
Screen 99.2
Portability 69.5
Storage 65.6
Reliability 97.7
Social Proof 99
Affordability 17.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Apple M5
Cores 10

Graphics

GPU Apple M5 10-core
Type Integrated
VRAM Type System Shared

Memory & Storage

RAM 24 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR5
Storage 1 TB
Storage Type SSD

Display

Size 14.2"
Resolution 3024x1964
Panel Mini-LED
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Brightness 1600 nits
Color Gamut P3

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 3
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4
HDMI ✓
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3

Physical

Weight 1.6 kg / 3.4 lbs
Battery 72 Wh
OS macOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Lenovo Legion Pro Series 7i Gen 10 HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
CPU Apple M5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RAM (GB) 24 32 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 1024 2048 1024 1024 2048 2048
Screen 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 16" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160 16" 2560x1600
GPU Apple M5 10-core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
OS macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.6 1.6 2.7 1.6 2.7 2.5
Battery (Wh) 72 - 99 71 100 82
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 83.776.265.47499.269.565.697.79917.1
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.391.289.796.273.489.86098.35.4
Lenovo Legion Pro Series 7i Gen 10 Compare 97.395.789.498.695.49.179.481.199.85.2
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.292.69089.796.272.165.633.197.28.2
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.394.586.798.697.78.993.96051.710.1
Alienware Aurora LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS Compare 97.392.686.783.990.412.289.83.998.313.9

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$3,090 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From CA$3,090

Price History

CA$2,400 CA$2,600 CA$2,800 CA$3,000 CA$3,200 Jun 7Sep 28 CA$3,090

Usage Scores

Overall (85.5)AI/LLM (52.5)Gaming (52.7)Portability (88)Creator (68.7)Student (88.8)Business (93.1)Developer (86.4)Entertainment (92.2)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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