As expected, you're going to pay a lot if you want a touchscreen MacBook Pro

Apple is set to launch a new line of touchscreen MacBook Pro models, with a reported $400 price increase for the 14-inch version starting at $2,899. The already existing non-touchscreen MacBook Pros will continue to be available alongside these new additions. Bloomberg sources suggest that Apple initially considered a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch touchscreen model, making it $400 pricier than the current 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro, which currently starts at $2,999, would see a similar $400 increase, positioning it at $3,399. The 14-inch touchscreen model would hold the title of having the highest starting price among all MacBook Pro models, at $700 more than the other two M5 Pro models prior to Apple's mid-year price adjustments. The new touchscreen MacBooks will sport OLED XDR displays and a Dynamic Island, while keeping the same overall design.

They'll also boast slimmer display borders, slimmer bodies, and reduced weight. Apple has redesigned the hinge to maintain screen stability during touch input, and the cooling system has been optimized for better airflow through the hinge. macOS Golden Gate has been updated to support touch, complete with dial-like menus around the user's finger.

The keyboard and trackpad will remain the main input methods. Apple intends to accept preorders starting Wednesday, with sales possibly beginning on November 6, aligning with the release dates for the updated iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro, and M6 iMac. The first touchscreen MacBook Pros are anticipated to feature the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, bypassing the M6 chip. Bloomberg reports that Apple is also creating M7 Pro and M7 Max versions for the fall of 2027.