The Apple M5 chip is set to be released this year, which product will be the first to use it?
Complex Korean , Jakarta - Apple reported while preparing the launch of its new chip, the M5, which is scheduled to be released this fall. The MacBook Pro and iPad Pro It is estimated that these will be the first two devices to adopt the new-generation Apple chip performance.
Previously, Apple introduced the chip M4 via the iPad Pro in May 2024, and it took six months before the chip was available in the Mac lineup. However, this pattern is certain not to be repeated. This year, as quoted from the report, 9to5Mac Both the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro are rumored to be getting the M5 chip simultaneously.
Apple is expected to release the MacBook Pro M5 in three variants: the standard M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max. The launch is likely to occur in October or November, in line with the annual release schedule for the MacBook Pro.
Although there is not much official information about the MacBook Pro M5, several reports suggest that Apple is also preparing the latest Studio Display, which will be launched at the same time. This step indicates that Apple will highlight the improved external display capabilities on the latest MacBook Pro generation.
The launch of the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro with the M5 chip is expected to be just a specification upgrade before a major update next year. Apple is rumored to introduce the redesigned MacBook Pro M6 with an OLED screen and numerous other significant improvements in 2026.
Meanwhile, the iPad Pro with M5 is also said to only receive a specification refresh after the major changes made to the M4 version last year. This device is also likely to be released in October or November, and will be supported by iPadOS 13, which is a key part of Apple's marketing strategy.
By the end of this year, it is expected that only the new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro will be using the M5 chip. Other Mac products will receive the M5 update in early 2026 and beyond.
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