Apple finally made a touchscreen MacBook Pro. It starts at $2,899
· 1 min read · Drafted with AI help, reviewed by Kepler Oates
After years of saying no, Apple has made a MacBook Pro you can touch. It arrived a day after the regular M6 MacBook Pro, and it's aimed at the top end: it starts at $2,899. Here's what you get and how to choose between Apple's two new Pros.
The touchscreen MacBook Pro
Sizes and prices: 14-inch from $2,899, 16-inch from $3,399.
Chips: M5 Pro or M5 Max, with up to 128GB of memory and up to 16TB of storage.
Display: a new "PROLED XDR" screen with 2,000 nits peak brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The notch is replaced by a Dynamic Island-style cutout.
Hinge: redesigned so the screen doesn't wobble when you tap it, which Apple says also steadies the camera on video calls.
It's Apple's first touchscreen Mac, almost a decade after the Touch Bar MacBook Pro of 2016, a touch strip Apple later dropped. TechCrunch's report didn't include a shipping date.
Touchscreen Pro or M6 Pro?
InteractiveApple's two new MacBook ProsPick a model.
Touchscreen Pro: From $2,899. Chip: M5 Pro or M5 Max. Memory: Up to 128GB. Screen: Touchscreen PROLED XDR, 2,000 nits. Best for: Pros who need maximum power and want touch.
M6 Pro (14-inch): From $1,999. Chip: M6. Memory: 16GB, up to 32GB. Battery: Up to 24 hours (Apple claim). Best for: Most people who want a fast, long-lasting Mac.
Most people should not pay $900 more for touch. The $1,999 M6 MacBook Pro (our breakdown) is fast, newer and claims all-day battery.
Who the touchscreen model is for: video editors, 3D and music pros who need the Max chip and huge memory, and people who already sketch or edit with touch.
Wait for reviews. First-generation designs, like a new hinge and a new kind of screen, are where early problems show up. Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, had screen complaints in its first days.
Budget the real cost. Add memory, storage, AppleCare and accessories before deciding. The free budget planner below helps you see what fits.
Not financial advice. This summarizes public reporting for information only. It is not investment, tax or legal advice. Do your own research or talk to a licensed professional.
