Apple will bring its next-generation M5 chip to the MacBook Pro in the fall, followed by the iPad Pro in the first half of 2026, according

We love bright and beautiful laptops here at Creative Bloq, and we’d generally agree with the consensus that OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screens can offer some of the most beautiful options out there.

So, while the M5 chip is now anticipated to find its way into the MacBook Pro before the iPad Pro, don’t be surprised if it’s more of an incremental refresh than anything else

Also read: Apple expected to launch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with M5 chip soon: Here's what to expect

Apple's M5 chip is coming to the MacBook Pro first later this year, with the iPad Pro to follow in 2026. Here are all the details on this.

The M5 MacBook Pro is important, and not just because of its power. And while it’s coming sooner than we thought, it’s not coming soon enough. Let me explain.

When consumers will see the debut of M5-based devices from Apple is coming into focus, and the shift will likely start with Apple's MacBook Pro lineup.

M5 Chips reportedly in mass production via TSMC's 3nm N3P process. Expect it in late 2025 or early 2026 across iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and maybe even Apple Vision Pro. A premium "M5 Pro" variant using advanced packaging (SolC-mH) is also whispered about, potentially juicing up… — Ace Lucero Tech (@AceLuceroTech) February 19, 2025

If we told you that you could buy a MacBook Pro for under $550, you’d probably assume there was a catch. And, depending on how you look at things, there is. You’re able to save over $1,800 on this Apple laptop because it’s a refurbished device.