If you’re interested in a new MacBook Pro, the current M4 model is an excellent option. But the M5 MacBook Pro will launch in the coming year too, and decisions about whether to upgrade could be a lot more complicated than usual.
M5 vs M6 MacBook Pro: Two very different options
For anyone expecting to upgrade their MacBook Pro in the coming year or so, Apple may have two very different options for you.
The M5 MacBook Pro, which will launch either later this year or in early 2026, isn’t expected to change much from the current M4 model.
Rumors indicate the M5 MacBook Pro will be a classic spec bump update. Faster chip, probably some other minor niceties, but otherwise it will be a lot like the current M4.
Apple’s follow-up, though, is expected to change significantly.
The M6 MacBook Pro, currently targeted for late 2026, is rumored to bring:
a ‘total redesign’ that’s thinner and lighter
OLED display with no notch
likely a cellular option
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