Apple has refreshed its MacBook Pro lineup with new PROLED XDR displays, introducing tandem OLED screens and touch capability to Mac laptops. The 14-inch model starts at $2,899, while the 16-inch version begins at $3,399, representing a $400 increase over mini-LED configurations that feature the same internal chips. Both sizes run on M5 Pro or M5 Max processors. [1][2]
The transition away from mini-LED backlights helped Apple trim the machines' weight and thickness. The 14-inch version drops to 3.0 pounds, while the 16-inch model falls to 4.0 pounds with an M5 Pro chip or 4.1 pounds with an M5 Max, down from 4.7 pounds on previous versions. Apple also reintroduced a glowing rear lid logo that draws its own power and matches screen brightness, alongside slimmer bezels and rounded screen corners. [1][2]
The laptop marks Apple's first foray into touch-based Mac interaction, maintaining the familiar macOS interface alongside traditional trackpad controls. Reviewers noted that prolonged tapping on an upright laptop display can prove tiring, but praised the panel's rich contrast and saturation over existing laptop screens despite the steep price hike. [1][2]
