Home
Laptops
Laptops News
Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Could Reportedly Launch on January 28

Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Could Reportedly Launch on January 28

Apple could introduce a 16-inch MacBook Pro variant with an M5 chip as well.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 15 January 2026 11:03 IST

Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Could Reportedly Launch on January 28

Photo Credit: Apple

MacBook Pro with M5 chip was launched in India in October 2025

Click Here to Add Gadgets360 As A Trusted Source

Highlights

Apple has not confirmed the January 28 MacBook Pro launch timeline
The new report links MacBook Pro launch to Apple Creator Suite debut
New M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could power 14-inch and 16-inch models

Apple may be preparing to expand its MacBook Pro lineup with more powerful models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a possible launch date has now emerged. A new report suggests Apple could unveil new high-end MacBook Pro models as early as January 28, potentially alongside its new Creator Suite subscription. While Apple has not confirmed any such plans, the timing has sparked interest, as it could signal the long-awaited refresh of the more powerful MacBook Pro variants.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max Variants Could Debut Soon

According to a report by Macworld, the new high-end MacBook Pro models could debut on January 28, alongside the launch of Apple's newly announced Creator Suite subscription.

This timeline is not confirmed and is purely speculative. However, the report suggests the date makes strategic sense. The Creator Suite bundles professional tools such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, targeting the same creative and professional audience as the MacBook Pro. Apple has often introduced pro-grade software and hardware together, making a combined announcement a plausible option.

Apple MacBook Pro OLED Redesign Expected Only on M6 Pro and M6 Max Versions

Another factor supporting the speculation is timing. January 28 falls on a Wednesday, a day Apple has frequently used for hardware announcements in the past. Macworld notes that this alignment could indicate a broader product release window rather than a standalone software launch.

Apple began its M5 MacBook Pro rollout in October 2025 with a single 14-inch model focused on improved AI performance, faster graphics, and a more capable Neural Engine, but it did not update the 16-inch MacBook Pro or introduce M5 Pro and M5 Max variants at the time.

The launch, if it takes place, is expected to address this gap with a refreshed lineup that could include a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip for the first time, along with 14-inch and 16-inch models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips that should deliver higher CPU and GPU performance than the standard M5 without major architectural changes.

MacBook Pro With M5 Chip, 14.2-Inch Display Launched in India: See Price

In India, the existing 14-inch MacBook Pro 2025 with the M5 chip starts at Rs. 1,69,900 and runs macOS Tahoe out of the box.

For now, the January 28 timeline for the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro remains an informed guess based on Apple's recent software announcement and past launch patterns.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) Laptop

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 14.20-inch

Display resolution 1964x3024 pixels

Processor Apple M5

RAM 16GB

OS macOS

SSD 512GB

Weight 1.55 kg

More Apple Laptops

Comments

Catch the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show on Gadgets 360, at our CES 2026 hub.

Further reading: MacBook Pro M5 Pro, MacBook Pro M5 Max, MacBook Pro M5 Pro Launch Timeline, MacBook Pro M5 Max Launch Timeline, MacBook Pro 2025, MacBook Pro M5, MacBook, Apple

Sucharita Ganguly

Email Sucharita Ganguly

Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More