Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering even more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity for college students, business users, creators, and more. M6 features an advanced 12-core CPU with the world’s fastest CPU core, so everything from productivity tasks to more demanding pro workflows feels incredibly fast and responsive. The 12-core GPU delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads when compared to M5, making the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 a compelling value for users who need serious power. For those upgrading from M1, the performance gains are even more significant, with up to 11x faster graphics and up to 13x faster AI performance. With additional Neural Accelerators in the GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, M6 turns MacBook Pro into an even more powerful platform for AI — from taking advantage of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features across apps and macOS to running LLMs locally, all while preserving user privacy. In addition, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while superfast storage makes working with large files, exporting projects, and running demanding AI workflows fly. And with phenomenal battery life of up to 24 hours, it delivers the same remarkable performance whether plugged in or on battery, so users can work, create, and pursue their passions from anywhere.
The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is the laptop people buy when they think they need “Pro” in their laptop’s name. For most of those people, a well-specced MacBook Air would suit them just fine. Unless, of course, they need ProMotion and a Liquid Retina XDR display, or HDMI out and an SD card slot (without carrying around a pocket full of dongles), in which case they’re already plonking down the $2,000–$4,049 needed to buy one.
Preorders for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 open October 28. Availability starts November 6.
This is a perfectly serviceable spec bump, but the real star of the show comes tomorrow.