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Apple has introduced the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, marking the company's first laptop with an OLED touchscreen panel. The lineup starts at $2,899 for a 14-inch model powered by an M5 Pro chip, while the 16-inch M5 Pro configuration begins at $3,399. [2]
The new machines feature a 120Hz tandem OLED panel boasting a 10 million-to-1 contrast ratio, alongside an optional anti-glare nano-texture display coating. Apple has replaced the top display notch with the Dynamic Island, letting users interact directly with media controls on the screen. The chassis is slimmer and lighter than earlier siblings, restores the glowing lid logo, and retains Touch ID while still leaving out Face ID support. [2][1]
According to Tom’s Guide, the 14-inch version delivers nearly 17 hours of battery life, but raw benchmark performance remains virtually identical to the MacBook Pro models released in March 2026. Reviewers at Tom's Guide and The Verge emphasize that the high starting prices and subtle performance changes make the machine primarily suited for professional buyers seeking an ultra-portable chassis and touch capability. [2][1]
I keep forgetting the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has a touchscreen. I've been testing this new laptop, one of the most impressive Apple has ever created, for the better part of a week. I can't stop noticing some of its other features: the slimmer design, the improved display, the Dynamic Island that somehow…
via The Verge
The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has almost everything you’d want from a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro. If you can afford it, it’s arguably the best premium laptop on the market.
via Tom’s Guide