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MacBook M4: Buy Now or Wait for M5?
Should you buy a MacBook M4 today or wait for M5? Performance gains, release timing, and who should wait — explained.
Von Alex Carter·
The M4 MacBook Pro and Air are excellent. But Apple's chip cadence has accelerated — should you wait for M5?
M5 timeline
- M5 MacBook Pro: late 2026 / Q1 2027
- M5 MacBook Air: spring 2027
- Expected gains: ~20% CPU, ~30% GPU, on-device AI improvements
Buy M4 now if you...
- Need a Mac in the next 6 months
- Are upgrading from Intel or M1
- Want to take advantage of holiday or back-to-school discounts
Wait for M5 if you...
- Are on M2 or M3 already
- Plan to keep the laptop 5+ years
- Need maximum GPU for ML / 3D / video work
Bottom line
M4 is already overkill for 90% of users. Unless you're a power user or coming from M3, .