Apple just dropped the newly-refreshed M5 MacBook Pro.

It’s faster than ever — but not in the way you think.

Wanna know the truth about its real-world performance?

Head over to our in-depth M5 MacBook Pro review now to find out if this is your GadgetMatch.

Most especially, if it’s worth the upgrade for both Intel and M1 users.

Your flagship business laptop may be powerful — but is it also durable and secure?

Meet the new ASUS ExpertBook P5, the headliner of ASUS’ latest productivity lineup. Designed for today’s business professionals, this machine redefines what it means to be a true flagship for work.

Tough enough for business

While most laptops in this segment deliver expected performance and AI computing power, ASUS goes a step further with enterprise-level security and military-grade durability.

The ExpertBook P5 complies with US Military Grade Standards and has passed more than 20 rigorous tests, proving just how tough it really is.

ASUS didn’t stop there — the brand subjected its new laptops to even more punishing trials:

• The hinge was opened and closed 50,000 times.
• The display was held from its tip — no cracks, no breaks.
• Metal-reinforced ports were pushed to the limit.
• The laptop has even been stood on and kept going.
• Its spill-resistant keyboard survived splashes and stayed functional.

Accidents happen, but with the ExpertBook P5, you know your laptop is built to take a beating.

If you work under pressure, your laptop should too.

Security that goes beyond the basics

Durability is only part of the story. The ASUS ExpertBook P5 also comes with enterprise-grade protection powered by ExpertGuardian — a robust security suite designed to keep business users safe.

It features a BIOS that meets top-tier security standards, and with Windows 11 out of the box, it’s fortified against both firmware attacks and software threats.

ASUS also offers five years of BIOS and driver support, along with a free year of McAfee+ Premium to further protect your data and devices.

Power that keeps up with you

Performance is at the core of every ExpertBook, and the P5 doesn’t disappoint. It’s powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, capable of handling intensive workloads and local AI processing with ease.

This power is paired with impressive energy efficiency and long battery life, ensuring you stay productive longer.

Connectivity is equally future-ready — the ExpertBook P5 is Wi-Fi 7 compatible, providing faster and smoother wireless performance wherever you go.

Designed for professionals

The chassis has been thoughtfully designed for flexibility and longevity. Users can expand memory and storage over time, and the improved ExpertCool system ensures better airflow and cooling during long hours of work.

Up front, you get an anti-glare display with up to 2.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate — perfect for clear visuals during meetings or even the occasional gaming session.

All the essential ports and connectors are neatly arranged around the edges, offering full support for your peripherals and accessories.

Despite all that, the ExpertBook P5 remains sleek and lightweight, thanks to its aluminum body — an ideal travel companion for business trips.

Smarter meetings with AI

When it comes to AI, the P5 truly lives up to its “all-in-one” business promise.

It comes equipped with ExpertMeet, ASUS’ suite of AI-powered collaboration tools designed to elevate your meetings.

With ExpertMeet, the P5 can:

• Clean up audio, block background noise, and recognize speakers.
• Transcribe meetings instantly.
• Translate subtitles for calls and recordings in real time.

On the Copilot+ side, users can access Windows Studio Effects and other AI-driven enhancements for communication and productivity.

Premium performance without the premium price

The ASUS ExpertBook P5 is packed with flagship features — minus the flagship price tag. In the Philippines, it starts at PhP 82,995.

Expert-crafted. AI-powered. Built for worry-free business. From performance to AI, efficiency to durability, and security to style — the ASUS ExpertBook P5 has all bases covered.

Apple has introduced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5. It brings faster performance, greater efficiency, and a major leap in AI capability to the Mac lineup.

The next big leap in AI for the Mac

The M5’s 10-core GPU design brings up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4, and 6x faster than M1. This makes it ideal for everything from text-to-image generation in Draw Things. It’s also great for faster large language model (LLM) processing in LM Studio.

The enhanced 16-core Neural Engine further speeds up AI-driven workflows such as data modeling, video enhancement, and deep learning . Meanwhile, the 2x faster SSD supports up to 4TB of storage for loading large AI models and handling heavy creative projects.

Next-level performance with M5

M5’s world-fastest CPU core drives up to 20% faster multithreaded performance for code compiling, multitasking, and creative apps like Premiere Pro and Blender. Its GPU enables up to 1.6x faster graphics and 1.6x higher frame rates in games like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition compared to the previous generation.

For developers and professionals, over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth makes it easier to run large AI models or manipulate complex 3D scenes. AI video tools such as Topaz Video now process enhancements up to 7.7x faster than M1, while compiling code in Xcode is up to 2.1x faster.

Big gains for M1 and Intel upgraders

Upgraders from Intel-based Macs will see up to 86x faster AI performance, 30x faster GPU performance, and 5.5x faster CPU speeds. M1 users get up to 6x faster AI, 6.8x faster GPU with ray tracing, and 2x faster CPU performance.

Battery life rises dramatically — up to 14 more hours than Intel models, and four more hours compared to M1. Fast charge powers the MacBook Pro to 50% in 30 minutes using a 96W USB-C adapter.

The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display hits 1600 nits peak HDR brightness, while the 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality mics, and six-speaker Spatial Audio system deliver superior audio-visual experiences.

macOS Tahoe and Apple Intelligence

Running macOS Tahoe, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro brings major updates to Spotlight, Continuity, and Live Activities, alongside a redesigned interface with Liquid Glass effects and new customization options.

With Apple Intelligence, users can summarize messages, translate calls in real time, and automate tasks using smarter Shortcuts and app-integrated models — all while keeping data private and on-device.

Built for sustainability

The new MacBook Pro supports Apple 2030, the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its products and supply chain by the end of the decade. It’s made from 45% recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminum, rare earth elements, and cobalt. The device is built using 55% renewable electricity and ships in 100% fiber-based packaging.

Pricing and availability

Customers can pre-order the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starting October 17 at apple.com/sg/store and in the Apple Store app. It will be available in stores and begin shipping to customers starting Wednesday, October 22.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starts at SGD 2,199, or SGD 2,049 with education pricing, and comes in space black and silver. Configure-to-order options and accessories are available at apple.com/sg/mac.