Apple launched two MacBook Pros in two days. First came the 14-inch M6 model, then at its “Pro and Tell” event in Los Angeles Apple unveiled the first touchscreen Mac.
Before the event, Apple quietly launched its next laptop. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 keeps the familiar design and the $1,999 starting price, but brings a faster chip, Wi-Fi 7 and better external display support. A day later, Apple confirmed the redesigned OLED touchscreen model. Here is everything you need to know about both, and which one to buy.
M6 MacBook Pro Price and Release Date
| M6 MacBook Pro 14-inch | |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $1,999 |
| Top configuration | $4,069 (nano-texture, 32GB memory, 4TB, 96W adapter) |
| Pre-orders | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (10:10 a.m. PT, per Tom’s Guide) |
| Release date | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Sizes | 14-inch only (no 16-inch M6) |
Storage now starts at 1TB, since Apple dropped the 512GB configuration earlier this year. According to Tom’s Guide, the power adapter is now chosen at checkout (70W or 96W), and in the UK and EU they cost €59 and €79.
M6 vs M5: What Changed
| M5 MacBook Pro | M6 MacBook Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 10-core (4 super + 6 efficiency) | 12-core (2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency) |
| GPU | 10-core | 12-core |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | Dual 16-core (32 cores) |
| Memory bandwidth | 153GB/s | 170GB/s (24GB and 32GB models) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 (Apple N1 chip) |
| External displays | 2 × 4K up to 144Hz | 2 × 4K up to 165Hz |
| Starting price | $1,999 | $1,999 |
Apple claims the M6 delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI workloads than M5. Early numbers support a solid jump: in Tom’s Guide testing of a Mac mini with M6 against an M5 MacBook Pro, Geekbench 6.7 single-core rose from 3,613 to 4,708 and multi-core from 17,505 to 21,405. As MacRumors notes, almost everything else, including the display and the design, is the same as the M5 model.
The OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Confirmed Price and Specs
At its “Pro and Tell” event on October 28, Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, the first Mac with an OLED screen, a touchscreen and a Dynamic Island. It sits above the M6 model as the new top of the lineup.
| OLED MacBook Pro 14-inch | OLED MacBook Pro 16-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Price with M5 Pro | $2,899 | $3,399 |
| Price with M5 Max | $4,499 | $4,799 |
| Display | 14.2-inch tandem OLED, touch | 16.3-inch tandem OLED, touch |
| Refresh rate | 10 to 120Hz adaptive | 10 to 120Hz adaptive |
| Brightness | Up to 2,000 nits HDR and SDR | Up to 2,000 nits HDR and SDR |
| Weight | About 3 pounds | About 4 pounds |
| Battery | Up to 24 hours (Apple) | Up to 24 hours (Apple) |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack | Same |
| Release date | November 6, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
- Touch in macOS: you can tap, scroll and pinch to zoom directly on the screen, and macOS translates touches into clicks so many apps work right away. Touch updates for Microsoft Office, Adobe Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve are due later this year.
- Dynamic Island: it replaces the notch and shows live activities and music controls, like on iPhone.
- Base 14-inch configuration: M5 Pro with a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
The price is in line with pre-event estimates of $2,799 to $2,999 for the 14-inch model. Read our full guide: Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: price, specs and release date.
Also Announced: iPad mini 8 and M6 iMac
- iPad mini 8: OLED screen, A20 Pro chip, IP67 water resistance, Wi-Fi 7 and a thinner 5.4 mm body. It starts at $699, with pre-orders on October 28.
- iMac with M6: 24-inch 4.5K display in seven colors, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the base model. It starts at $1,499, with pre-orders on October 28.
M6 or OLED MacBook Pro: Which Should You Buy?
- Buy the M6 model if you want a fast, proven laptop at $1,999 and do not care about touch. It is a meaningful upgrade over M3 and older Macs.
- Skip it if you have an M5 MacBook Pro. The jump is real but not big enough to justify switching.
- Get the OLED model if you want touch, the brighter tandem OLED screen, a lighter body and M5 Pro or M5 Max power, and the $900 extra fits your budget.
- Consider the price gap: at $1,999 versus $2,899, the M6 model is the better value for most people.
Setting up a new Mac? Check that the screen and peripherals are working with our free dead pixel test, refresh rate test (to see the display running at 120 Hz) and keyboard tester.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the M6 MacBook Pro cost?
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999, the same starting price as the M5 model. The top configuration with a nano-texture display, 32GB of memory and 4TB of storage costs $4,069.
When can I buy the M6 MacBook Pro?
Pre-orders open on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and the laptop launches on Friday, November 6, 2026.
What is new in the M6 MacBook Pro compared with M5?
The M6 chip has a 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance and 6 efficiency cores) and a 12-core GPU, up from 10 and 10. Apple claims up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI. It also adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and support for two external 4K displays at up to 165Hz. The design and screen are unchanged.
Is there a 16-inch M6 MacBook Pro?
No. Apple only announced a 14-inch M6 model. The 16-inch MacBook Pro continues with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
How much is the OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro?
Apple announced it on October 28, 2026. The 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch at $3,399, both with M5 Pro. With M5 Max, the 14-inch costs $4,499 and the 16-inch $4,799. Pre-orders are open and deliveries start on November 6.
Does the new MacBook Pro have a touchscreen?
Yes, but only the new OLED model. It is the first Mac with a touchscreen and the first with a Dynamic Island. The $1,999 M6 MacBook Pro keeps the classic mini-LED screen without touch.
Should I buy the M6 MacBook Pro or the OLED MacBook Pro?
For most people the $1,999 M6 model is the better value. Choose the OLED model, from $2,899, if you want the touchscreen, the brighter tandem OLED display, a lighter body and the more powerful M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.
Sources
- The Next Web: Apple launches its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, from $2,899
- MIXED: Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro brings OLED and Dynamic Island
- MacRumors: Apple Announces New 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip
- Tom’s Guide: Apple event live, MacBook Pro M6 and iMac M6 announced
- 9to5Mac: Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro launches this week
- IBTimes: Apple Pro and Tell event on October 28, when and where to watch