The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro (starting at $2,699 / AU$4,299) sits in the middle of the MacBook Pro M5 lineup. This 16-inch laptop packs plenty of punch without costing as much as a model with an M5 Max chip. Even if it’s an iterative update, it’s a solid choice for new MacBook users or those upgrading from older models.The main draw here is the M5 Pro chip, which delivers more than enough power for heavy video editing and 3D rendering. In addition, it has faster Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth connectivity, 1TB of base storage, and various RAM options.Besides those upgrades, this is the same Pro laptop we got last year. It retains the practical design of modern MacBooks, with its elegant aluminum chassis and rounded corners. It has the same ports, 12MP camera, and Liquid Retina XDR display. You can also still upgrade to a nano-texture display for less screen glare.While the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro might not be an exciting upgrade, it’s still one of the best MacBooks and best laptops you can buy. Sure, it’s a nominal spec bump that costs $200 more, but there’s no denying it’s great at what it does. Here’s my full review.
