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MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)
The entry MacBook Pro with Apple's newest M6 chip, on sale since November 6.
It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
At a glance
Our take
Brand new. The M6 base MacBook Pro is the newest Mac laptop, so timing is ideal. It costs $700 more than the MacBook Air; choose it for the brighter mini-LED screen, more ports and sustained performance.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Newest M6 chip
- Bright mini-LED XDR screen
- HDMI and SD card slot
- 16GB and 1TB as standard
What's not
- $700 more than the MacBook Air
- Heavier than the Air
People who need sustained performance and more ports
Your work is web, email and documents; the Air is plenty
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 12-core CPU, 16GB, 1TB | $1,999 |
| Nano-texture display | $2,149 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
No cheaper options confirmed yet. We check prices regularly.
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageMacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) | MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max) | iMac (M6) | Mac Studio (M5 Max / M5 Ultra) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,999 | $2,499 | $1,499 | $2,499 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Buy now | Buy now | Buy now |
| Chip | M6 | M5 Pro or M5 Max | M6 | M5 Max or M5 Ultra |
| Display | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | 14.2- or 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | 24-inch 4.5K Retina | — |
| Battery | Up to 24 h video | Up to 24 h video | — | — |
| Memory | 16GB | 24GB (M5 Pro) / 36GB (M5 Max) | 16GB | 36GB (M5 Max) / 96GB+ (M5 Ultra) |
| Storage | 1TB | — | 256GB | 512GB (M5 Max) / 1TB (M5 Ultra) |
More comparisons
What's next?
MacBook Pro (M7)
Expected 2027 · medium confidence
Mark Gurman reports M7 MacBook Pros in 2027: an entry 14-inch model with the new thinner design, then touchscreen M7 Pro and M7 Max models.
Every claim, with sources →How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
Launch
OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac and new MacBook Pros go on sale
The A20 Pro iPad mini (from $699), M6 iMac (from $1,499), M6 14-inch MacBook Pro (from $1,999) and touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display (from $2,899) all reached customers on November 6. These are the newest models in their lines, so buyers no longer need to wait for them.
Products
Source: MacRumors
Launch14-inch MacBook Pro gets the M6 chip from $1,999The base 14-inch MacBook Pro moves to the 2nm M6 with 16GB of memory and a 1TB drive at $1,999. It replaces the M5 model and shipped on November 6.Launch
14-inch MacBook Pro gets the M6 chip from $1,999
The base 14-inch MacBook Pro moves to the 2nm M6 with 16GB of memory and a 1TB drive at $1,999. It replaces the M5 model and shipped on November 6.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
LaunchApple introduces M6, its first 2nm chip, and quad-die M5 UltraApple says M6 offers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than M5, while M5 Ultra links four dies for up to 36 CPU cores and 512GB of memory. These chips set the baseline for Macs launched through late 2026.
Launch
Apple introduces M6, its first 2nm chip, and quad-die M5 Ultra
Apple says M6 offers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than M5, while M5 Ultra links four dies for up to 36 CPU cores and 512GB of memory. These chips set the baseline for Macs launched through late 2026.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) now?
Buy now. It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
How much does the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) cost?
Apple sells it from $1,999 in the US (12-core CPU, 16GB, 1TB: $1,999, Nano-texture display: $2,149).
When will the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) be replaced?
The MacBook Pro (M7) is expected 2027, according to reports we rate medium confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) best for?
People who need sustained performance and more ports. Skip it if your work is web, email and documents; the Air is plenty.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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