Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model
When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros , the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last. Touch comes to MacBook Pro The new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro have PROLED displays with touch-enabled screens . They come at a premium starting at $2,899, but the entry 14-inch model with M6 gives some users a relief, though it comes…
Apple plans to phase out non-touch versions of its MacBook Pros, with the exception of the core 14-inch model, according to a new report. The company's latest touch-enabled MacBook Pro models, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, are set to disappear when the second-generation touch models arrive in 2027. The 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro both feature PROLED displays with touch capabilities, but at a higher price point, starting at $2,899 and $3,399 respectively.
Users were relieved to see the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip remain without touch. However, the additional $400 cost compared to current models may prove too steep for many. The 14-inch MacBook Pro will transition to the M7 chip and adopt a thinner, lighter design, but will still lack touch functionality. With a $900 price gap between the entry model and the top-tier touch-enabled version, some users may find the premium excessive.
Apple's decision aligns with the company's habit of maintaining older model generations to ease the financial burden and provide alternatives for large-scale purchases. The second-generation touch models will feature M7 Pro and M7 Max chips, with a greater focus on AI capabilities. The second-generation MacBook Pro XDR displays are slated to launch on November 6, with pre-orders available now.
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