Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5: What's in the Box

Why this guide

Contents, extras and what you'll need to buy separately.

We track the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 on Amazon UK, where it holds 4.5/5 from 54 ratings. Everything below comes from the listing, the spec sheet and buyer feedback.

Getting started

Unbox, check everything on the parts list is present, and give the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 a full charge or setup pass before first use. Read the quick-start card rather than assuming it works like the model you replaced — Apple changes control layouts between generations.

• •M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• •16GB unified memory and 1TB SSD storage
• •14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display

Key specifications

The details Apple lists for this model:

• •M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• •16GB unified memory and 1TB SSD storage
• •14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• •Up to 24 hours of battery life
• •Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, HDMI and SDXC slot
• •12MP Center Stage camera and six-speaker Spatial Audio

Before you click buy

Run through this quickly:

• •Confirm the model matches: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2-inch Laptop with M5 chip with 10 core CPU and 10 core GPU.
• •Check who the seller is and the delivery date.
• •Compare against last month's price, not the RRP.
• •Read the most recent 1-star reviews, not just the top ones.