Apple Updates 14-inch Macbook Pro With M6 Chip
The $1,999 laptop adds Apple’s M6 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with preorders opening October 28.
Apple has unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by its M6 chip. The laptop starts at $1,999 in space black or silver, with preorders opening October 28 and availability beginning November 6, according to TechCrunch and Engadget.
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What changes with the M6
The M6 has a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. Apple says it delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI workloads than the M5, according to TechCrunch and Engadget. The Verge reports that Apple also claims up to 1.2 times faster multithreaded performance. These are company performance claims, not results from independent testing cited in the reports.
Apple is emphasizing on-device AI performance. Engadget says the GPU has a Neural Accelerator in each core and that Apple claims the chip’s Neural Engine is 1.9 times faster than before. The outlets describe different measures for large-language-model performance: TechCrunch reports Apple’s claim of up to 1.3 times faster prompt processing than the M5 MacBook Pro, while Engadget reports a claim of up to 1.3 times faster time to first token.
The new model also adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The Verge says those connections are provided by Apple’s N1 wireless chip. Apple rates battery life at up to 24 hours, according to TechCrunch and Engadget.
Configuration and familiar hardware
The base configuration includes 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage. Engadget says buyers can choose 24GB or 32GB of memory for an additional $200 or $400, respectively. Storage upgrades to 2TB and 4TB cost an extra $500 and $1,500. The Verge attributes the higher storage-upgrade prices to a current memory shortage.
The Verge characterizes the update as a specification bump that retains much of the existing laptop. The 14-inch model has a Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and an optional nano-texture screen finish. Its connections include three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, MagSafe 3, an SDXC card slot and a headphone jack. TechCrunch says the laptop can reach up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a compatible high-wattage USB-C adapter.
Where it fits in Apple’s lineup
The M6 update applies to the 14-inch model; Engadget notes that the 16-inch MacBook Pro remains available with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. Apple also announced an M6-powered iMac starting at $1,499, TechCrunch reports. Both new computers are scheduled to become available November 6.
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