Apple's next professional laptops are taking shape: multiple leaks indicate that the MacBook Pro will make the jump to OLED display with a slimmer redesign and a new family of processors. It won't be an imminent launch, but the horizon is beginning to become clearer.
The roadmap being handled in the industry fits with a renewal that would incorporate M5 chips and substantial improvements in panel, efficiency and constructionThis is a logical move after years of MiniLED in the MacBook Pro and OLED in the iPhone and iPad, technologies that have served as a test bed for the jump to laptops.
What is the latest MacBook Pro available?
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip.
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip.
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip.
- 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip.
- 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip.
When will MacBook Pros with OLED arrive?
The latest reports agree that the launch of the MacBook Pro with OLED will not happen this year or early next year. Sources speak of a window between late 2026 and early 2027, a timeframe that fits with Apple’s panel supply times and cycles.
This shift in the calendar is due to adjustments to the panel production chain the need to fine-tune the new design. In any case, the company will maintain its cadence of professional releases around that timeframe.
What models are expected?
If Apple repeats the strategy of recent years, we will see several combinations by size and power, and there are also rumors about a 13-inch MacBook Pro. On the table sounds consistently a family with two diagonals (14 and 16 inches) and three chip variants:
- 14-inch MacBook Pro OLED with M5.
- 14-inch MacBook Pro OLED with M5 Pro.
- 14-inch MacBook Pro OLED with M5 Max.
- 16-inch MacBook Pro OLED with M5 Pro.
- 16-inch MacBook Pro OLED with M5 Max.
Power segmentation would allow maintaining a more "earthly" model and two clearly oriented towards intensive work in video editing, development, 3D or data science.
Design and display
A disruptive change is not expected, but rather a appreciable reduction in thickness and weight thanks to the adoption of OLED panels and hardware miniaturization. The last major redesign came in 2021 with the return of ports and the 120Hz MiniLED panel; now the goal is to fine-tune the chassis without losing robustness.
The OLED panel would be in charge of Samsung Display and would arrive with ProMotion at 120Hz, higher contrast, pure blacks and superior brightness potential compared to the current MiniLED. It's a natural evolution that, in addition to image quality, would help contain the thickness of the equipment.
Processor and performance
The M5 family should debut in parallel with these laptops, with third-generation 3-nanometer nodes to gain efficiency and performance. A new internal approach is even being considered for the Pro and Max variants, with changes to how the CPU and GPU are structured, although these are rumors without official confirmation for now.
In unified memory, it is reasonable that the starting point remains at 16 GB minimum, with far superior options in the top-of-the-range models. As of today, the ceiling on the MacBook Pro Max is at 128 GB, so it would not be strange to see similar figures.
Software at launch
If the planned schedule is met, the MacBook Pro OLED would arrive with macOS 26 Tahoe preinstalled. Depending on the specific month of release, they may include a intermediate version (like 26.4) from the factory, in line with the updates that Apple usually distributes each season.
As usual, support is to be expected from several years of security and feature updates, something especially valued in professional environments.
Price: what can we expect?
With the current context of costs and tariffs, no reductions are contemplated Compared to the current generation. Taking the current MacBook Pro as a reference, the entry-level model range would be, as a guideline, at these levels:
- Since 1.929 € (14 inches with M5).
- Since 2.449 € (14 inches with M5 Pro).
- Since 2.949 € (16 inches with M5 Pro).
- Since 3.949 € (14 inches with M5 Max).
- Since 4.249 € (16 inches with M5 Max).
These are indicative figures based on current positioning, so could vary in the official announcement depending on configurations and market.
What if you can't wait? The state of the current MacBook Pro
While we're waiting for OLEDs, the MacBook Pro with M4 remains a very solid choice, with Liquid Retina XDR display (MiniLED), aluminum chassis, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and MagSafe 3 charging. It is a mature device designed for long work days.
The 14-inch model balances mobility and power very well, with options such as nanotextured glass to reduce reflections. Official autonomy reaches very high figures - up to 24 hours of video playback in the most favorable scenarios—making it easier to work away from the outlet.
In addition to the performance jump compared to previous generations, the Apple platform takes advantage of macOS 26 and unified memory from 16 GB, something that speeds up workflows in multitasking, editing and compiling projects.
In price, the base configuration It starts at €1.929 for the 14-inch model within the current range, with increases depending on the chip (M4 Pro/Max), memory, and storage chosen.
With the rumored scenario, the next MacBook Pro aims to improve its display, thinness, and efficiency without losing its professional focus; meanwhile, The M4 generation remains a sensible purchase for those who need performance now and don't want to wait for the deadlines handled for OLED.
