Product Review: M5 vs. M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max: Which Apple Chip Do You Need?

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 12 December 2025; Created: 12 December 2025; Last Updated: 12 December 2025

It's typically simple to choose a general system model to buy from Apple -- you probably know whether you want a 14- or 16-inch MacBook or a minimal desktop like the Mac Mini, for example. But within each line or when looking at older models on sale, the choice can come down to which processor…
Product Review: M5 vs. M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max: Which Apple Chip Do You Need?

Product Review: M5 vs. M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max: Which Apple Chip Do You Need?

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