Apple Upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, And Vision Pro With New M5 Chip
Apple upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with new M5 chip, marking a major step forward in its silicon innovation. The company revealed the M5 chip alongside refreshed versions of these flagship devices, all now available for preorder ahead of their October 22 launch.
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M5 Chip Ushers In Next-Level AI And Performance
The new M5 chip delivers a massive performance boost, offering more than four times the peak GPU compute power of the M4. Apple says it represents “the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon,” according to Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies.
This upgraded chip is designed to handle advanced AI tasks with improved efficiency, speed, and precision, solidifying Apple’s position in the ongoing AI hardware race.
iPad Pro Gets A Serious Power Boost
The iPad Pro lineup benefits the most from this upgrade. Apple claims the new M5-powered iPad Pro achieves up to 3.5x faster AI performance compared to last year’s model and 5.6x faster speeds than the original M1 version.
Connectivity has also improved with Apple’s C1X cellular modem, offering up to 50% faster cellular data, and the N1 chip that enhances Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread support. Faster storage read/write speeds and 50% faster charging—reaching half charge in just 30 minutes—make the tablet more versatile than ever.
With iPadOS 26, users get more intuitive multitasking, new window displays, the addition of the Preview app, and folder creation for better organization. Apple continues to blur the line between tablet and laptop functionality.
Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch, available in sleek black and silver finishes.
MacBook Pro With M5: Designed For Power Users
Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro also sees significant gains. The M5 chip boosts graphics performance by up to 1.6x, with a memory bandwidth jump to 153Gbps—up from the M4’s 120Gbps. Improved storage speeds and enhanced power efficiency give this model a new edge in professional workflows.
Battery life remains impressive, lasting up to 24 hours on a single charge, making it ideal for creators, developers, and business professionals who need both portability and top-tier performance.
Vision Pro Levels Up With M5 Performance
The Vision Pro, Apple’s mixed-reality headset, joins the M5-powered lineup. With the new chip, it delivers smoother graphics, lower latency, and more immersive experiences. Apple is positioning the M5-equipped Vision Pro as the most advanced version yet, promising seamless transitions between augmented and virtual reality experiences.
This upgrade could also enhance the headset’s AI-driven spatial computing capabilities, paving the way for new use cases in productivity, gaming, and media creation.
Why The M5 Chip Matters
The launch of the M5 chip signals Apple’s determination to stay ahead in the AI and performance race. By integrating the same high-end processor across its flagship devices—the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro—Apple ensures a consistent, high-performance ecosystem for users.
This uniform approach allows for deeper integration between devices and a more fluid experience across Apple’s hardware and software ecosystem.
Availability And Preorders
All three M5-powered devices are available for preorder now, with shipping and in-store availability beginning October 22. Given Apple’s recent focus on AI-powered performance, early adopters can expect a noticeable leap in both speed and capability.
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