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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025)

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$4,699.00at SVA Campus StoreChecked Nov 5

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  • Last seen at $4,699.00 at SVA Campus Store on Nov 5.
  • Checked at 4 stores.
  • Our take on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025)

    The 2025 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max is Apple's top-end compact laptop, aimed at people who edit video, render 3D or train models on the go. It pairs the M5 Max chip and 16-core Neural Engine with a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display, three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC slot, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack. That port set and the mini-LED screen are what separate it from thinner ultrabooks and from the MacBook Air, which has fewer ports and an LCD panel. Buyers accept the weight and the closed, non-upgradable design in exchange for sustained performance and long battery life.

    Best forVideo editors and 3D artists who need desktop-class power in a bagDevelopers running local AI models and heavy buildsMac users replacing an Intel-era ProPeople who want one machine for docked and portable work
    Pros
    • M5 Max delivers top-tier CPU and GPU performance for a 14-inch laptop
    • Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED screen with high brightness and deep blacks
    • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe 3
    • Long battery life for its power class
    • Quiet under most loads thanks to Apple silicon efficiency
    • Excellent build, keyboard and trackpad
    Cons
    • Expensive relative to the base M5 Pro configuration
    • Heavier and thicker than the MacBook Air
    • Memory and storage are fixed at purchase and cannot be upgraded
    • Sustained heavy loads still spin up the fans and warm the chassis
    • Fewer native games and pro apps than on Windows

    Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025) prices at every store

    • SVA Campus StoreNew

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      $4,699.00Checked Nov 5
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    • Mac Star ComputersNew

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      $4,999.99Checked Nov 5
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      $5,249.00Checked Nov 5
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      $6,299.99Checked Nov 5
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    Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025) price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $4,699.00 on Nov 5 at SVA Campus Store. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 5.

    What reviewers say

    Owners of the M-series Max MacBook Pros consistently praise the performance-per-watt, the mini-LED display and the port selection. Common complaints are the cost of upgrading memory and storage, and fan noise under long exports or renders.

    What people mention
    • PerformancePraisedOwners say the M5 Max handles 4K and 8K edits, large code builds and 3D renders without slowdown.
    • DisplayPraisedThe Liquid Retina XDR panel is called bright and color-accurate, with deep blacks from mini-LED dimming.
    • BatteryPraisedReviewers report a full day of mixed work and several hours of unplugged video editing.
    • Fan noiseMixedIt stays silent in everyday use but fans become audible during long exports and renders.
    • UpgradabilityCriticisedBuyers dislike that memory and storage are soldered and must be chosen up front.
    • PortsPraisedThunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC and MagSafe mean most users need no hub.

    From SVA Campus Store

    • Apple M5 Max chip
    • 16-core Neural Engine
    • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
    • Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port
    • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
    • Force Touch trackpad
    Packs
    Configurations offered: 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU or 18-core CPU / 40-core GPU; 36GB, 48GB, 64GB or 128GB memory; 2TB, 4TB or 8TB storage.
    In the box
    14-inch MacBook Pro, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m), USB-C Power Adapter

    About the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025)

    The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025) is a laptop powered by the Apple M5 Max chip with a 16-core Neural Engine. It has a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display.

    It includes a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a Force Touch trackpad. Ports include three Thunderbolt 5 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack and a MagSafe 3 port.

    Chip
    Apple M5 Max
    Neural Engine
    16-core
    Display
    14-inch Liquid Retina XDR
    Ports
    3 Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3
    Keyboard
    Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
    Trackpad
    Force Touch trackpad
    In the box
    14-inch MacBook Pro, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m), USB-C Power Adapter

    Questions and answers

    Is the M5 Max worth it over the M5 Pro?
    Only if your work uses the extra GPU cores: video effects, 3D, machine learning or heavy multitasking. For writing, browsing and light editing, the M5 Pro is the better fit.
    How does it compare with the MacBook Air?
    The Pro adds a brighter mini-LED XDR screen, active cooling for sustained loads, more ports and a bigger battery. The Air is lighter and thinner but throttles under long heavy tasks.
    Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?
    No. Memory is part of the M5 Max package and storage is soldered, so choose the configuration you need at purchase.
    What is in the box?
    The 14-inch MacBook Pro, a 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a USB-C power adapter. No mouse or external display is included.
    Does it run Windows and older Mac apps?
    It runs macOS natively and can run many Windows apps through virtualization software. Older Intel Mac apps need Rosetta 2, which Apple still supports.
    Is the display good for color work?
    Yes. The Liquid Retina XDR panel offers wide color coverage and high brightness, and it supports reference modes for HDR and print workflows.
    Where is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025) cheapest?
    At SVA Campus Store, for $4,699.00, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2025)?
    4 stores we checked sell it, including Mac Star Computers, eBay, SVA Campus Store, Amazon.

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