GoKawiilOmdia display roadmap details OLED shift for MacBook and iPad through 2029
Display research firm Omdia has published a multi-year roadmap detailing when Apple will bring OLED screens to various MacBook and iPad models. The forecast spans from late 2026 through 2029, covering the MacBook Pro/Ultra, MacBook Air, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro lines, with specific screen sizes and refresh rates for each.
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This roadmap gives the clearest picture yet of how Apple plans to phase out LCD and mini-LED screens in favor of OLED across its lineup, a shift that affects pricing, battery life, and visual quality for millions of future buyers. It also hints at branding decisions, like a possible 'Ultra' MacBook tier, and confirms that budget models like a rumored MacBook Neo won't see display upgrades soon.
- OLED MacBook Pro/Ultra models with 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch screens are expected by late 2026.
- Mini-LED MacBook Pro models will reportedly coexist with OLED versions until at least 2028.
- Budget devices like the MacBook Neo and base iPad appear excluded from near-term display upgrades.
Apple MacBook Air (M4, 13-inch) — While Omdia says OLED MacBook Airs are still years out, the current M4 MacBook Air is the machine you can actually buy and love today. It's thin, silent, and runs Apple's latest software with room to spare for the roadmap ahead.
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