Laptops Apple MacBook Pro (2026)
% Positive 100% scored 70+
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
Category Rank #28 of 324 Laptops
All screen sizes Score and reviews combine every size of this model. Reviewers usually test just one, and each review is labelled with the size it covered: Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Max) (90), Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2026, M5 Max) (90), Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5, 2026) (80).

From Tom's Hardware's review

“For real Pros making their living on this machine, all of the speed may be worth it.”

Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
67%
33%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 review
Mixed Reception (<70): none

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Blazing-fast cores
  • Powerful GPU
  • Large unified memory
  • Industry-leading touchpad
  • Excellent battery life
  • Sharp 120Hz display

Points of Contention

  • High price
  • Annoying webcam notch
  • Loud fans under load
  • Keyboard gets hot
  • Limited macOS game library

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 outlets
90
Andrew E Freedman 14-inch
Tom's Hardware

“For real Pros making their living on this machine, all of the speed may be worth it.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
Brian Westover 16-inch
PCMag

“As 'sleeper' laptops go, the 2026 Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with M5 Max is the ultimate camouflaged monster: a radical architectural update in the same MacBook chassis we've seen for years.”

Perfect 90/100
80
RTINGS.com 16-inch
RTINGS

“The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5, 2026) is great for school and work.”

Acclaimed 8/10

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