Choose the MacBook Pro 14 (M6) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
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| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
MacBook Pro 14 (M6) wins
A newer chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
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Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
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Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
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Performance
MacBook Pro 14 (M6) wins
A newer chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
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Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 (M6) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
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Performance
MacBook Pro 14 (M6) wins
A newer chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 (M6) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more processor cores. The MacBook Pro 14 (M5) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 170 GB/s |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Color range | — | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.7 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Space Black |
| Colors available | Space Black | Space Black |
| Charger | — | 70 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP, 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more processor cores. The MacBook Pro 14 (M5) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 170 GB/s |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Color range | — | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.7 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Space Black |
| Colors available | Space Black | Space Black |
| Charger | — | 70 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP, 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MacBook Pro 14 (M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 (M6) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more processor cores. The MacBook Pro 14 (M5) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| Core types | 4 performance + 6 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | 170 GB/s |
| Graphics | — | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 14.2" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3K (3024 x 1964) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Color range | — | P3 wide color gamut |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Space Black | Space Black |
| Colors available | Space Black | Space Black |
| Charger | — | 70 W |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | 2 |
| Card reader | SDXC | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 12MP, 1080p |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | three studio-quality mics | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Keyboard | — | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
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