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Apple MacBook Pro 16" Z1MZ00029 (Early 2026) - Space Black
M5 Max 18-Core CPU/40-Core GPU
64GB Unified Memory
2TB SSD

A Mac Studio M5 Max with same specs costs $4,299.00

Ive used a windows desktop pc for my whole working life and finally decided to switch to a macbook. Bought this big boy Pro M5 2026 24gb. Trying to get used to it still.
I usually have 100+ tabs open across 3 or 4 Google profiles on 3 screens, but I still haven't gotten used to switching between them the way I did on Windows.
Any tips to make the process smoother? And to organize my interface better?

Hey! this is my first macbook and i’m looking to see if there is any tips and life hacks that will make my life easier

IDK who needs to hear this, but just in case.

The Thunderbolt 5 Dock works with the M5 Max via DP to do 120 Hz at full resolution on my Samsung G9 57". I was searching online and at first it appears that Cal Digit was the only one confirmed to do this, but now confirmed it works fine!

Also using BetterDisplay and no issues!

Wanted to post this in case anyone is in the same boat and trying to find similar answers. Feel free to ask me anything if needed.

*edit: I got the anker TB5 since it was cheaper than cal digit. The cal digit TS5 PLUS is the other dock confirmed to work.

Hi everyone,

I could use some help with an issue I've been having with my MacBook Pro for the past few months.

It all started after I had the screen replaced—it was chipped when a small pebble got crushed between the display and the keyboard upon closing it. Prior to that, I had no issues whatsoever. Hoping the problem would resolve itself, I kept using the laptop since I couldn't afford to be without it for long due to work.

Essentially, whenever the Mac is under even light load (for instance, when running apps like FL Studio), CPU usage spikes to around 200%, followed by what I consider excessive overheating. Naturally, the fans start spinning at max speed.

I did some reading on this in the past, and I read that with this specific CPU generation, the fans kick in at a much higher temperature threshold compared to others. However, a colleague of mine has an M3 with fewer CPU cores that runs flawlessly and barely ever gets warm, even with heavier projects.

I also tried backing up the Mac and doing a full system restore. Yesterday, after opening an FL Studio project, it initially seemed like the issue was gone. However, right after a recording session with a client, the problem returned.

I hope someone with more technical insight—or who has experienced this exact issue with this processor generation—can help me out.

Resolving this is critical for me, as I can't have fan noise while recording vocals—otherwise, the noise bleeds straight into the microphone.

Thanks in advance, and have a great day!

What will be the price of the MacBook Pro M5 with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD at an offline store in India after applying a ₹15,000 credit card discount and a 10% student discount in INDIA?

First of all I deeply regret not getting the the MacStudio M5 Ultra 96GB or something along those lines.

I currently run a couple of Local AI models that keep my fans quite active 50% of my working time.

Anyone got some ideas for a good cooling stand? (Peltier? / turbo fans?)

Den leaks nach zu urteilen werden wir ein touchscreen bekommen und eine Kompatibilität mit dem Apple Pencil. Ich glaube nichts, dass Apple nur ein Laptop mit touch rausbringt, die Bedienung ist unhandlich und mit Stift ist es noch unhandlicher. Meine Vermutung ist, dass wir eine 2 in 1 Version erhalten werden. Entweder mit einem 360 grad Scharnier, was meiner Meinung nach aber nicht in die Designsprachw von Apple passt. Oder es wird einen Bereich neben dem trackpad geben, auf dem man schreiben kann. Dies wäre eine super Funktion ohne dass der Laptop unnötiges Gewicht bekommt.

Und meine Vermutung ist, dass der Laptop MacBook (pro) Studio heißen wird.

Was ist eure Meinung?

Guys I'm about to get my first Macbook Pro, after using an M1 Air after four years. Since it's been limiting me on every aspect now.

The options:

16 Inches M3 Max 36GB/1TB

14 Inches M4 Max 36GB/1TB - (16in version is crazy expensive)

16 Inches M4 Pro 24GB/1TB higher config

14 Inches M4 Pro 24GB/1TB higher config - Cheaper option

In my country, the second hand market listings are the same price for these three machines. I can't decide which one to get for the life of me. I've read that 14 inches Max machines get hot and loud compared to the bigger, 16 inches chassis. That's what I'm wondering about the most. Higher nits on M4 is a nice feature, I don't care about the camera and thunderbolt 5. And I don't know if M4 being newer gen does any difference. Also, the bigger chassis is a very nice feature, but I'm also OK with 14.

I'm looking to get one that will take me through the next 10 years or so. It's a fairly big purchase for me and I'm willing to take the upgrade. That's why I'm going with the most ram possible and a 1TB disk. 512GB SSD has more options than listed here, but I find it limiting. I want to get the best value for my money here and M4 Max looks like the clear winner, but the 14 inches chassis makes me concerned.

My use cases are:

• 2D Game development now but I'm willing to get into 3D later, nothing crazy though.
• Editing 1080p videos.
• Digital art apps for my games.
• I mostly have several Chrome tabs open.
• Gaming here and there.

Hey everyone!
I know you’re probably tired of answering the same Air vs Pro questions over and over again, but I could really use some advice.
I’m planning to buy my first MacBook, and I honestly have no experience with either model.
I run my own business, so I’ll mainly be using it for work. My daily tasks aren’t particularly demanding, but there are two things making me hesitate about the Air: the 60Hz display and long-term performance/longevity.
I’m used to 120Hz+ displays on pretty much all my devices, so I’m a little worried about going back to 60Hz.
Here’s what I’ll mostly be doing:
Using ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok for work.
Using Notion to organize my business.
Building and managing my own website with the help of AI (mostly ChatGPT).
Sending and receiving emails.
Browsing Reddit, forums, and the web.
Occasionally playing some light games or watching movies/videos when I’m bored.
Multitasking and screen size are also pretty important to me, which is why the 15-inch Air is so appealing.
Here’s the catch: In my country, the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 (1TB) and the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 are almost the same price.
So basically, I’m choosing between:
MacBook Air 15” M5: Bigger screen, thinner and lighter design, but 60Hz and no fan.
MacBook Pro 14” M5: Smaller screen, but 120Hz ProMotion, better display, and active cooling.
I’m also hoping to keep this laptop for at least 5 years, so longevity matters to me.
I know the Pro is probably overkill for what I do, but considering the small price difference, I’m wondering if I’d regret choosing the Air.
If you were in my position, which one would you buy? Is the bigger screen worth giving up 120Hz? And should I even be concerned about the Air’s fanless design for my workload?
Thanks in advance! Really appreciate any advice.

Hey guys, looking to buy a macbook pro.

Trying to choose between 14" M5pro with 48GB ram vs 64GB. The 64gb variant is only available with 18 core cpu which adds to the cost.

I see many devs mention 64gb is recommended for local AI work. What type of local AI work you guys are referring to? Is it just running the models locally? Curious to know.

Basically the title, Ebay seller lowered the price 80 bucks for me, wondering if its a good deal, normally do some light editing, modded minecraft, plan to play cyberpunk, many tabs open with powerpoint and excel, CAD for engineering (Dont want windows, have a pc for really heavy things).

I stress tested my current windows laptop by opening all the applications that I would realistically use at once, and for a worst case scenario it was pushing 30gb ram in use.

Debating on the max for slightly more or a M3 pro 11 core 14 core GPU for 1100-1200 or a m4 pro for 1500 24gb 1tb. The macbook air simply not worth it for me.

Only thing Im worried for this m2 max is the 88% battery health, other than that I'm pretty much sold on this.

PRICE IS 1383, with tax around 1475.

My friend has a MacBook Pro M1 that’s really slow and she keeps horrible care of it. If she got water damage or any damage that requires an intense repair, will it get fully replaced or repaired? And if the former occurs, will it be a newer model or the same M1?

Edit: She’s had AppleCare this whole time. Not asking abt whether she’ll be able to get AppleCare

I’m interested in buying a used MacBook. What’s the best old MacBook model?

Currently, I'm on a MacBook Pro M5, base model, and I feel like my battery is shite.
I've seen multiple other people with the same problem as well (Drainage of battery)

So, earlier today I was working on my MBP and used the following apps:
Brave - 10 tabs open, mainly working on Google Docs, and 1 ChatGPT tab.
Spotify - Just listening to a playlist
Mail - Open in background
Messages - Open in background
NordVPN - Used for less than 5 minutes.

Starting percentage - 55%
After 1 hour of work - 33%

Screen brightness - around 50%
Wifi / Hot spot use for connection

Current Battery "health" 90%. The laptop was purchased in late January 2026.

I upgraded because my MacBook Air M1 only had 8 GB of RAM and sometimes had problems with my workload (Which has decreased a lot in the past 3 months). But the battery on the M1 lasted me around 1.5 days, while this computer needs to be charged 1x to 1.5 times per day.

My wife has the M5 Air base model and only lost about 3% during the same work hour, with equal usage. She only didn't use BT for her headphones.

64gb ram 1tb storage 85% battery health for 1400usd. Do you think this is worth it?

Got my first apple laptop from a friend and the only issues with it is it gets warm and the battery is to the point you have to have it plugged in to use the laptop. I can’t afford a new laptop at the moment. Should I get the battery changed or just deal with having it plugged in all the time. It works great for such an old macbook.

Bought macbook pro m1 max(32gb,1tb ssd)

Platform : cashify

Price : 1.27lakhs

Was this a good purchase? Or a repulsive one

Looking to upgrade to the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro and stuck between deciding on 48GB or 64GB memory. I mainly edit 4K video in FCP and DaVinci Resolve as well as edit pics in Lightroom and Photoshop and do some design work in Canva too.

Currently using a MPB M1 Pro with 16GB memory so either would be an improvement. Would 64GB be worth getting or should I be good with 48GB memory? I'm leaning towards sticking with 48GB.

So I am planning to buy a M5 Macbook Pro (16 GB RAM / 1TB SSD), So in India its MRP is 2.39 Lakhs (2526 USD), but with all Store offer and Credit card offer I can get it for 1.96 Lakhs (2063 USD) in Croma and Reliance Digital. Then by buying this laptop under a company name, we can claim GST paid for the Macbook so by Overall reduction I can get this Macbook for 1.66 Lakhs (1747. USD). (Note that I didn't use any student offer to discount the price here.)

So I am not sure about the prices in other country, so I need to know how much this Macbook costs in other Countries (with student offer, store offer andstate tax). So I can get teh clear idea of where to buy this Macbook.

I use a 16 inch MacBook Pro with an iPad, iPhone, and AirPods. The MacBook uses the Apple 140W charger. I charge the rest with an Anker 737.

The Anker is useful for travel, but I have to keep it charged at my desk. I still have several cables around. If the power bank is dead, I need another charger.

I’m looking at a Gitryin Nexus desktop charger to replace both. The MacBook gets 140W when used alone. With the MacBook, iPhone, and AirPods connected, the MacBook gets 100W. The other two ports get 18W each. With two devices, each port gets 65W.

I mostly work on documents, browse the web, and edit photos. I also use an external monitor. I rarely export video, so I may not need 140W all the time.

Is 100W enough to charge a 16 inch MacBook Pro while working with an external monitor? What multiport charger do you use?

Hi just ran r26 a couple of times on my new m5 max keep hitting 9550-9674 is this normal? Have done 5 runs and they are all similar.

This is a MacBook Pro M2 2022, 13”.

Unfortunately I dropped something in the gap between the screen and keyboard in 2024 and it had the tiniest little crack at the bottom, which I covered with tape as it didn’t really affect the function at the time. I took it to Apple and was quoted £700 to replace the screen. Considering it was half the price of the laptop, I didn’t go ahead with it.

2 nights ago the screen randomly went black with these lines. There’s no other damage, drop etc as since the above tiny crack I’ve been extremely careful. The marks on the screen are from the different repair shops checking it - I haven’t cleaned it as I don’t want to damage it anymore.

The screen repair is now almost £900, which isn’t worth it so I’ve decided to buy a new MacBook Neo but can only do so after next payday.

The laptop does work when connected to my TV via HDMI. But I need it when out and about for maybe 30-45 mins a day in total.

Is there anything at all I can do for a quick fix just for 2 weeks? I know it’s a long shot but I know nothing about computers so thought it was worth a shot to ask

Also, if anyone in the UK knows if I can sell this for scraps or what I can do with it once I get my new MacBook, please advise- I would be so grateful even if I can get £50-100 off this. Apple does not offer anything for trade in due to the condition.

Thanks!