Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro launch featured many welcome upgrades including a Tandem OLED display, improved thermal performance, and Dynamic Island. However, one of the best decisions was keeping the non-touchscreen M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models available for purchase. This is unexpected, as in 2016 Apple eliminated non-Touch Bar options for larger MacBook Pro models.
The new touchscreen model offers identical performance to non-touchscreen versions, though a redesigned thermal system may improve cooling. For users prioritizing performance over touchscreen features, the non-touchscreen models offer the same specs $400 less, making them an attractive option for those planning to upgrade.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing