MacBook Pro 14″ M5

MacBook Pro 14″ M5 Price in Kenya

The MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) is currently available in Kenya at PhonesStore Kenya, with prices ranging from KSh 225,000 to KSh 285,000 depending on the RAM and storage configuration. This laptop represents Apple’s push into high-performance, AI-enabled computing, blending professional-grade power with a portable design. Its combination of the next-generation M5 chip, ultra-fast SSD storage, long-lasting battery, and advanced display makes it ideal for creative professionals, software developers, and content creators who demand speed, reliability, and precision in every task.

MacBook Pro 14″ M5  Specifications

Design and Build

The MacBook Pro 14 M5 maintains Apple’s premium unibody aluminum design, combining durability and elegance. Measuring 31.3 × 22.1 × 1.55 cm and weighing around 1.6 kg, the device is lightweight enough for portability while still offering a solid, rigid feel that withstands daily handling. Its refined edges, uniform finish, and high-quality materials reflect Apple’s attention to detail, making it both stylish and functional.

The laptop is available in Space Black and Silver, offering a professional aesthetic that fits in both office and creative studio environments. The chassis integrates ventilation and thermal management seamlessly, ensuring the internal components stay cool even under heavy workloads. The MagSafe 3 charging port improves safety and convenience, reducing the risk of accidental cable damage.

The keyboard employs Apple’s Magic Keyboard design with a refined scissor mechanism for smooth, precise keystrokes, and the Force Touch trackpad offers a large, responsive surface for gestures and fine cursor control. The design also includes strategically placed speakers and cooling vents that do not compromise the sleek exterior.

Display

The MacBook Pro 14 M5 features a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that is designed for professional color accuracy and extreme brightness. With a resolution of 3024 × 1964 pixels, it delivers pixel-perfect clarity suitable for photo editing, video production, and graphical work. The ProMotion technology supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing ultra-smooth scrolling, animation, and frame rendering, which enhances both gaming and professional applications.

The HDR capabilities of the display, with a peak brightness of 1600 nits, allow for vivid highlights, deep blacks, and exceptional contrast. True Tone and wide color (P3) support ensure that colors remain consistent under different lighting conditions, making it ideal for editing media where precise color grading is crucial. The Liquid Retina XDR panel also supports full HDR10 and Dolby Vision content, giving creators a reliable canvas for mastering videos and photos.

The thin bezels maximize the screen-to-body ratio, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience without increasing the physical footprint of the laptop.

Performance

At the heart of the MacBook Pro 14 M5 is Apple’s M5 chip, which is a significant upgrade over the previous M4 generation. The chip features a 10-core CPU, split between 6 performance cores optimized for demanding tasks like video rendering and software compilation, and 4 efficiency cores for lightweight operations, maximizing energy efficiency and battery life.

The 10-core next-gen GPU delivers robust graphical performance, supporting professional applications like Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, and Final Cut Pro with high rendering speeds and smoother playback of high-resolution content. Additionally, the 16-core Neural Engine provides 3.5× faster AI performance, accelerating machine learning workflows, AI-enhanced video editing, and automation tasks.

The M5 chip works alongside up to 24 GB of unified memory with 150 GB/s bandwidth, ensuring seamless multitasking and eliminating slowdowns when handling large datasets, multiple virtual machines, or complex software projects. Storage options range from 512 GB up to 4 TB SSD, delivering lightning-fast data access, application launches, and file transfers, which are twice as fast as previous-generation SSDs.

This combination of CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine ensures the MacBook Pro 14 M5 can handle the most demanding professional workloads while remaining energy efficient.

Battery and Charging

The MacBook Pro 14 M5 offers impressive battery life, capable of up to 24 hours of web browsing or video playback on a single charge. This longevity is ideal for professionals who travel frequently or work remotely, reducing the need to stay tethered to power outlets.

Fast charging is supported with the 96 W adapter, allowing the battery to reach 50% charge in just 30 minutes, which is highly convenient for users who need a quick top-up between meetings or creative sessions. Apple’s power management intelligently balances performance and energy usage, ensuring demanding apps do not drastically reduce battery life.

Camera and Audio

The MacBook Pro 14 M5 features a 12 MP Center Stage FaceTime HD camera, which automatically keeps users centered in the frame during video calls and conferences. The camera supports high-resolution video recording and works seamlessly with macOS video enhancements for improved clarity and color accuracy in calls.

Audio is handled by a six-speaker Dolby Atmos system, providing immersive sound with clear highs, rich mids, and deep bass, making it perfect for media consumption, music production, or conference calls. The studio-quality microphone array ensures crystal-clear voice capture, which is particularly useful for podcasting, voiceovers, and professional meetings.

Ports and Connectivity

Connectivity on the MacBook Pro 14 M5 is comprehensive, catering to professional workflows:

• 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports for ultra-fast data transfer, external GPU support, and connecting high-resolution displays.

• HDMI 2.1 port for direct connection to monitors or projectors.

• SDXC card slot for photographers and videographers to import media directly from cameras.

• MagSafe 3 port for dedicated fast and safe charging.

• 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones or external speakers.

Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, providing ultra-fast internet speeds with low latency, and Bluetooth 5.3, supporting a wide range of peripherals like wireless headphones, mice, and keyboards.

Operating System

The MacBook Pro 14 M5 runs macOS Tahoe, Apple’s latest operating system optimized for the M5 chip. macOS Tahoe brings enhanced AI integration, improved performance for professional apps, advanced security features, and seamless continuity with other Apple devices. Features like Universal Control, Focus mode, and optimized multitasking make this laptop highly productive for creative and professional users alike.

Summary

The MacBook Pro 14″ M5 is a high-end professional laptop combining Apple’s most advanced CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine technologies with a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display, long-lasting battery, and premium build quality. Its versatile port selection, studio-quality audio, and fast SSD storage make it an excellent choice for creators, professionals, and power users who need reliable, cutting-edge performance in a portable form factor.

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