Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tested the M5 MacBook Air 15 and M5 Max MacBook Pro 16 head to head and the results weren't what I expected.
MacBook Air M5 → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4r
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4t
MacBook Neo $599 → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4w
In this video I break down real-world benchmarks including Cinebench R26, Cyberpunk 2077, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, local AI performance, and SSD speeds to help you figure out which MacBook is actually worth buying in 2026.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Design & What Changed → Design Changes: M5 vs M4 MacBook
0:56 New Features (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6) → Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6 Explained
1:41 CPU Performance → M5 Max vs M4 Max CPU Benchmarks (Cinebench R26)
2:48 Gaming → Gaming Performance: M5 Max vs RTX 5080
4:21 Photoshop & Premiere Pro → Photoshop & Premiere Pro Benchmarks
5:29 Local AI → Local AI / LLM Performance (Qwen, LM Studio)
6:40 SSD & Battery → SSD Speed & Battery Life
7:30 Who Should Buy What → MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Who Should Buy Which?
8:53 Verdict → Final Verdict: Is M5 Worth the Upgrade?
I tested the M5 MacBook Air 15 and M5 Max MacBook Pro 16 head to head and the results weren't what I expected.
MacBook Air M5 → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4r
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4t
MacBook Neo $599 → go.magik.ly/ml/3ld4w
In this video I break down real-world benchmarks including Cinebench R26, Cyberpunk 2077, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, local AI performance, and SSD speeds to help you figure out which MacBook is actually worth buying in 2026.
Affiliate Disclosure: Sometimes I earn a commission when you buy through my links at no extra cost to you.
Want to be part of the Moniz Family and support the channel become a channel member for some cool perks! youtube.com/channel/UCVlMUh4WsDQvOxCJJXmWwdw/join
This is where I get my Music: bit.ly/2T5iuPP
If you have any questions feel free to hit me up on Discord - discord.gg/mattmoniz
Follow me on Social Media:
Twitter: twitter.com/mattmoniz
Instagram: instagram.com/mattmoniz123
Website: matthewmoniz.com
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Design & What Changed → Design Changes: M5 vs M4 MacBook
0:56 New Features (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6) → Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6 Explained
1:41 CPU Performance → M5 Max vs M4 Max CPU Benchmarks (Cinebench R26)
2:48 Gaming → Gaming Performance: M5 Max vs RTX 5080
4:21 Photoshop & Premiere Pro → Photoshop & Premiere Pro Benchmarks
5:29 Local AI → Local AI / LLM Performance (Qwen, LM Studio)
6:40 SSD & Battery → SSD Speed & Battery Life
7:30 Who Should Buy What → MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Who Should Buy Which?
8:53 Verdict → Final Verdict: Is M5 Worth the Upgrade?
