Highlights
- Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro with M6 chip and thinner design may be delayed to early 2027.
- The M5 MacBook Pro is now expected in spring 2026, pushing the M6 OLED models further.
- The M6 MacBook Pro is set to offer an OLED display, a sleeker build and a smaller notch.
Apple’s much-anticipated MacBook Pro redesigned with an OLED display was previously rumoured for late 2026. However, now we are hearing it might not arrive until early 2027. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, the overhaul will still include a thinner design, an M6 chip and an OLED screen, but its launch could be later than expected.
Explaining the same in the report, Gurman writes, “It means I need to see something entirely new if I’m going to get excited about upgrading. And that’s where the revamped MacBook Pro with an OLED screen comes into play. It’s arriving between the end of 2026 and early 2027 and should boast the M6 chip. That Mac represents enough of a change to finally move the needle.”
The earlier roadmap suggested a minor MacBook Pro refresh with the M5 chip at the end of 2025, followed by a full redesign with the M6 chip and OLED in 2026. However, with the M5 MacBook Pro now delayed to spring 2026, the M6 OLED version might also shift, potentially to early 2027.
Last month, Gurman noted that Apple was considering pushing the M5 MacBook Pro release to 2026, which could explain why the OLED M6 models may also be postponed.
There is precedent for multiple MacBook Pro updates within the same year. Apple launched M2 Pro and M2 Max models in January 2023, then followed with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max models in October 2023. If Apple follows that pattern, the M5 lineup could debut in January 2026 with M6 models arriving in October 2026.
In any case, if you can wait, it may be worth skipping the M5 generation altogether. The M6 MacBook Pro models are expected to bring more substantial upgrades, including OLED displays, a sleeker build, and a smaller notch. Just be prepared for the possibility that these changes might not arrive until early 2027.
FAQs
Q1. When is Apple expected to launch the OLED MacBook Pro?
Answer. The OLED MacBook Pro, originally rumoured for late 2026, is now expected to launch in early 2027 due to delays in Apple’s chip roadmap.
Q2. What upgrades will the M6 MacBook Pro offer over previous models?
Answer. The M6 MacBook Pro is anticipated to feature a thinner design, OLED display, a smaller notch, and Apple’s next-gen M6 chip, marking a significant overhaul compared to the M5 generation.
Q3. Should I wait for the M6 MacBook Pro or buy the M5 version?
Answer. If you can wait, skipping the M5 generation may be worthwhile. The M6 models are expected to deliver more substantial upgrades, though they might not arrive until 2027.
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