Apple has introduced a MacBook Pro with a new PROLED XDR display. According to the company, it is the first Mac with touch input built directly into the display panel. This is stated in Apple’s official release and in coverage by MacRumors and 9to5Mac.
What is known about the display
- A tandem OLED panel measuring 14.2 and 16.3 inches diagonally.
- Peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
- ProMotion refresh rate from 10 to 120 Hz.
- Optional nano-texture glass to reduce glare.
Processors, memory and ports
The new model runs on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Unified memory goes up to 128 GB and storage up to 16 TB. The laptop has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe and a headphone jack. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are supported.
Apple rates battery life at up to 24 hours based on its own tests carried out in September 2026. Real-world results will depend on the workload.
Prices and dates
US prices, before tax:
- 14-inch, M5 Pro: from $2,899.
- 16-inch, M5 Pro: from $3,399.
- 14-inch, M5 Max: from $4,499.
- 16-inch, M5 Max: from $4,799.
Pre-orders opened on 28 October in 30 countries and regions, and Apple lists 6 November as the on-sale date.
What we do not know
- Whether Ukraine is among the countries where orders are open, and what the prices in hryvnias will be. The release does not say.
- How the laptop will perform in independent tests: all figures above are Apple’s claims.
Sources: Apple Newsroom, MacRumors, 9to5Mac.
