Overview
- Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR touch display at its October 28 event and opened preorders the same day with deliveries starting November 6.
- The 14‑ and 16‑inch models use tandem OLED panels that Apple says reach 2,000 nits peak brightness, support up to 120Hz refresh and claim a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Touch sensing is built into the display panel rather than layered on top and Apple redesigned the hinge to stabilize tapping while macOS and new APIs translate touches into clicks and let developers add native touch gestures.
- The new machines run M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, start at $2,899 for the 14‑inch and $3,399 for the 16‑inch, and are positioned as higher‑priced optional models while existing non‑touch MacBook Pros remain on sale.
- Bloomberg reports a separate, lower‑cost MacBook Neo 2 is planned for H1 2027 which indicates Apple will continue broadening its Mac lineup and OLED adoption over the coming year.