This isnt even fair anymore

· algieg's blog


The M5 MacBook Pro excels in performance tests, demonstrating significant gains over previous generations, especially in single-core and multi-threaded CPU tasks, GPU rendering, and AI workloads, while maintaining impressive battery life despite criticisms regarding its identical exterior design, lack of Wi-Fi 7, and expensive storage upgrades.

M5 MacBook Pro Introduction and Initial Impressions #

Unboxing Experience #

External Features and Design (Identical to Previous Gen) #

Wi-Fi Connectivity #

M5 Chip Performance Claims and Specifications #

Base Model Configuration and Storage Options #

UGREEN DH2300 NAS (Sponsored Segment) #

Performance Benchmarking (M5 vs. M4/M4 Max) #

Power Efficiency and Battery Life #

AI Performance #

Conclusion and Overall Assessment #

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