New M5 MacBook Pro Ships in Europe With a Surprising Omission
Apple's new base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip is available in Europe with what some customers will feel is a glaringly crucial omission: a charger.
The device ships without a power adapter in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, and other European countries. Meanwhile, customers in the U.S. and elsewhere still get the 70W USB-C Power Adapter included.
An Apple spokesperson told French website Numerama that the decision anticipates a European regulation requiring manufacturers to offer customers the option to buy devices without chargers, starting in April. Notably, the EU law allows companies to let customers choose whether to include a charger, but in this case Apple has opted to remove it entirely.
The box still includes a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, so you'll only need to supply your own charging brick. In the U.K., Apple's 70W adapter costs £59.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is €100 cheaper in some European markets, but pricing in the U.K. remains unchanged from the previous model.
Popular Stories
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and there are already many rumored features and changes for iPhones.
The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in...
Apple today released a new Pride Edition Sport Loop for the Apple Watch. The band features a rainbow design with 11 colors of woven nylon yarns.
The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49.
There...
Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you might want to skip this generation because there's something better in the works.
The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has used since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster ...
