The new entry-level MacBook Pro features the Apple M6 chip, which includes 12 CPU cores, 12 GPU cores, and a 32-core Neural Engine. While it offers performance gains of 7 to 15 percent in CPU tasks and 20 to 30 percent in graphics compared to the M5 model, it retains the chassis design used by Apple since 2021.
Priced at $1,999, the laptop lacks features found in flagship models, such as OLED panels and touchscreens. It does, however, retain a 14.2-inch mini-LED display with a 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate, 1,000 nits SDR brightness, and an optional nano-texture finish for an additional $150.
The device comes with 16GB of base RAM, with 24GB and 32GB configurations available. Memory bandwidth is 153 GB/s for the 16GB version and 170 GB/s for higher capacities. The port selection includes an SD card reader, HDMI, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, and MagSafe charging.
Compared to the M5 MacBook Pro, the current model is $400 more expensive, though the previous generation included a mandatory 1TB storage upgrade. The M6 chip provides improved power efficiency, maintaining similar power consumption levels to the M5 while delivering higher performance under load.
