Next week’s MacBook Pro could be huge upgrade, but with one problem

Next week on October 28, Apple is set to unveil a fully redesigned MacBook Pro at its 'Pro and tell' event, promising significant improvements. However, one area that is expected to remain the same is performance. According to reports from Mark Gurman, the new MacBook Pro will feature the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips that were introduced nearly eight months ago.

This absence of performance upgrades has left analysts puzzled, as it seems Apple has skipped the M6 Pro and Max chips in favor of accelerating the M7 Pro and Max for 2027. Given the already high price tag of the MacBook Pro, the potential starting price for this new model could be around $2,999, indicating that it may not offer a noticeable performance boost.

While some may find this disappointing, it's possible that Apple could replace the current M5 Pro and M5 Max models entirely at the same price point. The company's decision to omit these updates raises questions about whether current MacBook Pro users who opted out of the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips earlier this year will suddenly change their minds. The outcome of Apple's pitch to prospective upgraders will be eagerly awaited.