MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display battery life: Apple says up to 24 hours
Apple announced the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, M5 Pro and M5 Max on October 28, 2026, with up to 24 hours of battery life and fast charging to 50 percent in 30 minutes. Pre-orders open October 28 and availability starts November 6.
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What Apple announced on October 28
Apple announced a new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display on October 28, 2026. It comes in 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. Apple says it offers up to 24 hours of battery life in designs that weigh 3 pounds (14-inch) and 4 pounds (16-inch).
Pre-orders open October 28 on apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S. The laptop begins arriving to customers and in Apple Store locations on Friday, November 6. It ships with macOS 27.
Sources: Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac
Battery life and charging: what MacBook Pro buyers should know
Apple's figure is up to 24 hours of battery life. The supplied press release text does not state the test behind that number. It also does not say whether the figure applies to the 14-inch or 16-inch model, or to M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations. Read it as Apple's upper figure for the new MacBook Pro, not as the runtime you will get in daily use.
For charging, Apple says the new MacBook Pro can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes with its fast-charge capability. The press release does not say which power adapter or port that requires. The laptop has MagSafe and three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Apple lists 70W, 96W and 140W Power Adapters as separate accessories at $59, $79 and $99 (U.S.).
The display's ProMotion technology can lower the refresh rate to as little as 10Hz, which Apple says is for better power efficiency, and raise it to 120Hz for content in motion. The press release does not mention Low Power Mode or any change to Battery settings in macOS 27.
Sources: Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac
Prices and battery coverage
In the U.S., the 14-inch model with M5 Pro starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch model with M5 Pro at $3,399. With M5 Max, the 14-inch model starts at $4,499 and the 16-inch model at $4,799.
According to the press release, AppleCare+ and, in available markets, AppleCare One include battery replacement service, along with coverage for accidents and priority support.
Sources: Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac
AI assisted reporting, checked against the linked official sources. Source pages checked October 28, 2026. Editorial process and corrections.
