Apple has announced a MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display, the first touchscreen Mac. The machine uses tandem OLED, accepts touch input and has a light-up Apple logo. The PROLED XDR display replaces mini-LED as the MacBook Pro’s display technology.
The 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch at $3,399. Inside are the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips used in the models announced in March, but with a redesigned thermal architecture that directs warm air away from the display. The laptops support up to four external displays and come with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Apple promises up to 24 hours of battery life in a thinner, lighter design.
The OLED models will be sold alongside the existing mini-LED models and the new M6 14-inch MacBook Pro. That M6 model starts at $1,999 with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage. Apple says its 12-core GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI workloads than the M5.
Pre-orders for the OLED model opened October 28 in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S. The M6 model ships Friday, November 6.
For years, touch on a Mac was a debate. With this launch, Apple has settled it on its flagship laptop. The premium price puts the OLED model in creative-professional territory, while the M6 model gives buyers a cheaper way into the lineup. Real-world reviews will show whether touch earns its place in macOS.
