Apple's priciest MacBook Pro uses M5 chips while the $1,999 model gets M6

Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro lineup puts the newer M6 chip in the $1,999 base 14-inch model, while the premium touchscreen PROLED XDR versions at $2,899 and $3,399 use M5 Pro and M5 Max. Preorders are open ahead of a November 6 ship date, and Apple has offered no explanation for the split.

• Base 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999
• PROLED XDR models with M5 Pro/M5 Max start at $2,899 and $3,399
• Top configs offer up to 128GB memory and 16TB storage
• Touchscreen models ship starting November 6