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Should you upgrade to M5 MacBook Pro from the M1? Short answer: It's probably time

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Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-03-20

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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ZDNET's review compares Apple's base M5 MacBook Pro against older models (notably the M1) and the new MacBook Neo, highlighting substantial gains in GPU, AI, SSD, and battery performance, expanded I/O, and pricing considerations; it advises that while the M5 is a significant upgrade for heavy AI/creative workloads, many everyday users with M1 or Intel Macs may not need to upgrade and could consider refurbished models or the MacBook Neo for cost savings.

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