Apple's biggest and fastest MacBook Pro pairs the M5 Max chip with Thunderbolt 5, so its three USB-C ports each reach up to 120 Gb/s for the most demanding external storage and docking setups. Alongside them sit a full HDMI 2.1 port capable of 8K output, an SDXC card slot for camera imports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. MagSafe 3 handles charging on its own connector, and the M5 Max can power up to four external displays at once. Any Thunderbolt 5 cable unlocks full bandwidth.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2026
- Model Number
- MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max)
- Category
- Laptop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) | 3 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C | Up to 120 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1, charging |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI | Up to 8K output |
| SD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | — | — | SDXC card slot | UHS-II |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Headphone jack | High-impedance headphone support |
| Apple MagSafe 3 | 1 | 140 W | — | MagSafe 3 (left side) | Proprietary magnetic power inlet; 140W fast-charge capable. |
Notes & Compatibility
Charges over MagSafe 3 (magnetic proprietary connector, not modeled). M5 Max uses Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) with native DisplayPort 2.1 speeds. HDMI 2.1 supports up to 8K. Drives up to four external displays. Display limits per Apple: four screens at 6K 60Hz or 4K 144Hz, or two at 8K 60Hz, 5K 120Hz or 4K 240Hz, over any mix of Thunderbolt and HDMI; all four can run from a single Thunderbolt port. Any Thunderbolt 5 port also charges, and fast charging needs a 140W or higher USB-C PD source (the 140W adapter and a 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable are in the box). HDMI carries multichannel audio.