Overview
- Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro went on sale in China on Nov. 6 with a 14‑inch entry price of ¥22,999 for the standard M5 Pro configuration.
- The new PROLED XDR display uses a dual‑layer, tandem OLED design that Apple rates for up to 2,000 nits peak brightness, a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz variable refresh and factory calibration for P3 and Adobe RGB color.
- Touch input is supported across macOS 27 with gestures like pinch zoom and drag, and Apple redesigned the hinge to keep the laptop stable during screen taps.
- Performance options include M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with upgrades up to 128GB unified memory and 16TB storage, a revised thermal layout for sustained loads, up to 24 hours battery life and 30‑minute fast charging to 50%.
- Apple also launched M6‑based iMac and M6 MacBook Pro models in China with entry prices of ¥12,499 and ¥15,999 and education and national‑subsidy discounts, broadening the refreshed Mac lineup and signaling a push for both pro and lower‑cost buyers.