Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) overall by 7 points (62 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 400 nits brighter; display type, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 0.22 kg lighter; only Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) has touch support; maximum charge power, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) has 96 vs 70 W.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) leads overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) · 68 overall, #39 of 94
62
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) · 64 overall, #54 of 94
55
Key differences
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 400 nits brighter
  • Display typeApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) OLED vs Liquid Retina XDR
  • WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) 0.22 kg lighter
  • Touch supportApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) only
  • Maximum charge powerApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) 96 vs 70 W

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins 5 of 14 categories · MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins 1

CategoryMacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)Lead
Display
+9
Performance
+80
Battery
Tie
Memory
+6
Design & Weight
+12
Processor
Tie
Storage
+3
Integrated Graphics
Tie
Ports
Tie
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+28
Sound
Tie
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

1.6 kg1.38 kg
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) is 0.22 kg (16%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)

MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
  • Storage isn't user-upgradeable.
  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Integrated graphics model

Memory

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Memory capacity
24 GB
24 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
N/A

Storage

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Storage capacity
1 TB
1 TB

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Size
14.2 in
14.2 in
Display resolution
3024 × 1964 px
3024 × 1986 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
Brightness
1,600 nits
2,000 nits25% more

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Battery capacity
72.4 Wh
72.6 Wh

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
USB Type C
3
3

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Dimensions
31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm
31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm
Weight
1.6 kg
1.38 kg14% less

Performance

Feature
MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Pro)
PassMark CPU Mark
49,047
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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