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I Tested the M5 MacBook Pro 14. Its GPU Performance Boost Is Real

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8.4 / 10

SCORE Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5, late 2025) $1,949 at Apple Pros Excellent screen, especially with nano-texture

Great performance

Good size and reasonable weight for everyday use

Same first-rate design as previous models Cons Screen notch remains irritating

Big drop in performance in low-power mode

Only two external displays supported in the M5 model

Prone to fingerprint smudges

Bundled 70-watt adapter doesn't support fast charging

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