Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Apple’s M5 Max has small improvements that add up

We've been busy testing many new MacBooks, ranging from the new MacBook Air with the M5 processor that's $1,099, going all the way up to Apple's most expensive 16-inch MacBook Pro valued at $6,149 that features the M5 Max chip. While these computers are identical in terms of design compared to last...

Apple’s M5 Max has small improvements that add up
Image: The Verge

We've been busy testing many new MacBooks, ranging from the new MacBook Air with the M5 processor that's $1,099, going all the way up to Apple's most expensive 16-inch MacBook Pro valued at $6,149 that features the M5 Max chip. While these computers are identical in terms of design compared to last year's models, they have some things in common: neither delivers a significant lead over their M4 counterparts, although their faster SSDs might be enough reason for folks with older laptops to consider upgrading. We'll have full reviews of both laptops soon; in the meantime, here are the benchmarks on the only things that have changed.

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Originally published at The Verge

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