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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 192 reviews

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Customers enjoy the incredibly fast performance and impressive battery life of this device. Users also frequently praise the top-notch build quality and the quiet operation of the cooling system. While the larger screen is appreciated, some individuals have noted that the unit feels slightly heavy and occasionally faces software compatibility challenges.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance, Screen size
    Cons mentioned:
    Software compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speed & battery life, but heavy & clunky

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I decided to upgrade from my 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch intel chip laptop – because I found it was getting really slow. And I have to say – the change is huge! I love the larger screen on the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the return of the SD card slot. But – most of all – it’s lightning fast and the battery lasts for 17+ hours! (My old laptop would lose half its battery in 2 hours). It’s amazing. The only negative – is the size & weight of the new laptop. It’s clunky & heavy – it reminds me of my old 2011 MacBook Pro, which had a ton of ports, DVD player, SD card slot, etc. (It still works, by the way – which is a testament to Apple products). Also annoying is the constant reminders that pop up – telling me that many Intel-based apps (TurboTax, Spotify, VLC player, etc) won’t work in future OS updates on M5 Pro chip laptops. Not sure why Apple decided to stop allowing Rosetta to convert the apps to Apple Silicon. So, I’ve had to hunt around to see if the makers of those apps have made any updates, which is time-consuming & annoying. But, overall, I love the performance of my new laptop. Hope it continues performing well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Screen size
    Cons mentioned:
    Software compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My First Macbook, I'm Impressed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I do video editing on a desktop with really good specs, and I was very surprised that the Mac would outperform my desktop in video editing. Of course, it only has 24 GB of RAM, so it struggles with Premiere and After Effects; however, if I'm just using Premiere, there is no problem. I really like how it feels, looks, overall it's just very solid. The screen itself is also very nice. I wanted a bigger screen for video editing and design, and it works well. I will miss gaming on Windows because MacOS has little support for it. I added a skin on mine just for scratches. I've been hearing that a hard case can damage the MacBook.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Build quality, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Pro 16 inch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using the MacBook Pro 16-inch for a while now, and it’s easily one of the best laptops I’ve owned. The display is incredibly sharp and vibrant, the battery lasts all day, and the performance is fast enough to handle everything from everyday tasks to video editing. The keyboard feels great, and the speakers are surprisingly powerful for a laptop. It’s definitely expensive, but if you need a reliable, high-performance machine, it’s worth the investment. Only thing that would make me return is the ultra.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A serious upgrade on my older Intel chip MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro, and this is not an upgrade… it’s a time jump. My old machine had been solid for years. Did everything I needed, never really let me down, but you could feel it working for a living. Fans spinning up, battery anxiety creeping in, and that occasional “give me a second” when juggling heavier apps. This new MacBook Pro? It just doesn’t have those moments. Everything is instant. Apps launch immediately, switching between them is seamless, and even when I’m running a stack of productivity tools alongside creative work, it never feels under pressure. What used to be small interruptions are just gone, and that adds up massively over a full day. Battery life is a quiet game changer. I’ve gone from planning my day around a charger to barely thinking about it. I can work a full day and still have juice left. That alone changes how portable this thing actually feels. And the silence. No fan noise in normal use is something I didn’t expect to care about, but it’s brilliant. It just gets on with it, no drama. The display is excellent. Bright, sharp, and genuinely enjoyable to look at whether I’m working or watching something. Going back to my old screen now feels like stepping backwards. Build quality is exactly what you’d expect. Solid, premium, and everything feels dialed in. Keyboard is comfortable, trackpad is still best in class, and the whole thing just feels… finished. What surprised me most is the overall flow. It’s not just faster, it removes friction from everything I do. Less waiting, less thinking about performance, more just getting on with work. If you’re on an older Intel MacBook and wondering if it’s worth it, this is a yes. Not a marginal gain. A proper leap forward.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Professional Power Performance and Portability

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a replacement for my aging IMac Pro. Something that would not break the bank but provided a quantum performance shift and a CPU/GPU combination ready for my photography and AI endeavors. I did a ton a research against all Apple products that met my basic criteria. I settled on the Pro chip with 18 cores and 20 GPU cores. I needed at least 32gb or above so I choose 48gb. I have had a lot of gear over the 35 plus years I spent in IT before I retired and this laptop is a beast. I have thrown a ton of my normal apps ad some new AI integrations with Gemini and have not looked back. Apple knocked it out of the park with these laptops. I cannot imagine what the future will bring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I don't need 3 computers and 3 screens anymore.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I also threw away the mouse and put all my projects into this Macbook Pro M5. A transition beyond all imagination, has pushed my work efficiency up 6 times before. Security - Fast - Strong & Fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly incredible. The ideal work computer.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use the MacBook Pro for work; this is my third one, and this model is truly incredible. It handles every process fast. I keep multiple graphic design programs open at the same time, and nothing lags—everything runs super smoothly. If you're thinking about buying a MacBook Pro for work, it’s the perfect choice; you won't regret it. Plus, all my Macs have worked flawlessly for years, making this an investment that pays off. Go for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noticeable Upgrade from my M1 to an M5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first time getting a 16 inch laptop as i've been a consistent Macbook Pro 13 inch user since 2008. These laptops just last so much longer my first laptop lasted me 10 years and mysecond one has lasted me 6 years. The M1 was good and honestly it still works but the magic bar was starting to have issues and to be fair i've dropped it way too many times to count. The M5 is a significant upgrade for me with SO Much faster processing speed and I love having so much memory. I'm not as worried abut nearing the top of my memory limits with this laptop. Pros: Great speed and processing Huge screen- I can fit TWO documents side by side and that has been a game changer for me with work. - It's heft and SOLID Cons: - it's hefty- this is a heavy laptop compared to the 13 inch but I guess that is expected for a bigger laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My MacBook Pro M5 PRO makes my job easier!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This machine is a beast….. I am a software developer and I am loving this 2026 16” MacBook Pro M5 PRO. Honestly I was nervous about making the purchase as it is a lot of money, but after I start using it I am amazed of its features. And I got a really great customer service from Best Buy, they took the take to help me make the right decision and the process was very smooth. If you are a designer, software developer, game developer or do any type of job that need s lot of power, the 16” MacBook Pro M5 Pro is the beast..!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Open Box Experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went from a MacBook Air M2 to this. So the change is simply spectacular. My motivation was to understand and scale my knowledge on agentic architecture, as my old Mac was easily collapsed by my dummy experiments. This was an open box purchase and the package was neat, for me it was completely brand new, so the open box experience was perfect, can’t complain about anything, it totally worth the couple of extra bucks saved. P.S: My old MacBook Air was also open box and it is still there, I even dropped a small glass of water over the keyboard, and magically it has survived through years without glitches.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Mac I have owned, and I have been through 5. Very quick & the screen is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my new MacBook Pro 16in M5 . 1tb

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I decided to upgrade to this MacBook Pro 16inch M5 processor with 1tb cause my old is 10 years old . My love my new one more faster speed and have more memory

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My MacBook Pro M5 awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We just bought a Mac book pro M5 chip, it very fast light weight the display is awesomes

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best MacBook Ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lighting fast computer! Top tier purchase Definitely my favorite purchase/

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving the MacBook music quality and interface are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best new computer you can buy.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This open box MacBook Pro was in excellent shape, and does everything I need and more - you can't give it a hard enough job. Powerful computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very fast, responsive laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good laptop, fast and efficient gets heavy work loads done with ease. I use it for music production. Much recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for running AI models locally

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good, Smooth and fast and runs huge processes and jobs without hanging. Perfect for running AI models locally. Sound and Display are on top notch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fastest one so far

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best buy make purchasing this blazing fast M5 pro with just one click and the computer was in my hands. Thanks best buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Deal Ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I almost bought an M4 Pro before these deals came up. Then, I managed to score an M5 Pro on an open box deal and still managed to get AppleCare on it. I’m usually cautious about buying used items, especially laptops. However, since they had only been out for less than a month, there was no way I was going to miss out on this deal. My last MacBook Pro with an Intel i7 lasted me six years. Let’s see how much value I get from this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend