Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display

PROLED XDR: The World’s Best Display in a Pro Laptop

A Tandem OLED Display Unlike Any Other

• A user works on MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display in the dark with a bright cityscape behind them.
• A user seated at a table touches the screen on their MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display.
• A user seated at a desk in an office environment touches the screen on their MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display.

Say Hello to the Dynamic Island on Mac

• A close-up of the Dynamic Island on a user’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows a song playing in Apple Music.
• The Dynamic Island on a user’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows the Spotlight experience.
• The Dynamic Island on a user’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows the Siri AI experience.
• The Dynamic Island on a user’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows a Live Activity.

M5 Pro and M5 Max: Game‑Changing Pro Performance and On-Device AI

• An open MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows Cinema 4D.
• An open MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows MATLAB.
• An open MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display shows Foundry’s Nuke.

Additional New Features for Pro Workflows

• The Apple Pro Display Calibrator gives pros the ability to calibrate their display to specific targets. In addition, pros can take advantage of industry-standard reference modes for cinematic standards, photography, print, design, and more. And with new DICOM medical imaging reference modes, the display can be used today to review medical images with outstanding grayscale accuracy and contrast when used for nondiagnostic reviews, research, and educational purposes.
• Through Apple Color Matching Function 2026, the PROLED XDR display delivers a seamless, consistent visual experience when paired with iPhone 18 Pro or Studio Display XDR.
• With support for genlock, MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display synchronizes a display’s refresh rate with a camera’s capture to minimize ghosting, tearing, and other visual artifacts when filming, making it highly valuable for virtual productions and on-set work.
• Apple Creator Studio opens up new ways to create on MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, optimizing for Touch alongside the precision of the keyboard and trackpad. With Pixelmator Pro, creators can interact with their designs directly on the canvas, making use of the fully interactive display to draw, paint, and select with even more fluidity. In Logic Pro, musicians can play software instruments with a fully Multi-Touch polyphonic keyboard, along with tappable chord and drum pads onscreen. And in Final Cut Pro, editors can use Touch to precisely mark ranges, drop clips directly into place, pinch to zoom in on a cut, and more.

Advanced Pro Connectivity

• Customers can pre-order the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display starting today, October 28, on apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Friday, November 6.
• The 14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring M5 Pro starts at $2,899 (U.S.) and $2,749 (U.S.) with education savings; and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring M5 Pro starts at $3,399 (U.S.) and $3,199 (U.S.) with education savings.
• The 14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring M5 Max starts at $4,499 (U.S.) and $4,199 (U.S.) with education savings; and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring M5 Max starts at $4,799 (U.S.) and $4,499 (U.S.) with education savings.
• Additional technical specifications and configure-to-order options are available at apple.com/macbook-pro.
• Details on Apple accessories — including the 70W Power Adapter for $59 (U.S.), 96W Power Adapter for $79 (U.S.), 140W Power Adapter for $99 (U.S.), and the World Travel Adapter Kit for $39 (U.S.) — are available at apple.com/mac.
• Apple Creator Studio updates will be available on the App Store this November for free for existing subscribers. New subscribers pay $12.99 (U.S.) per month or $129 (U.S.) per year. Education savings are available for college students and educators for $2.99 (U.S.) per month or $29.99 (U.S.) per year. All new
• With Apple Upgrade, eligible customers in the U.S. can lease a new Mac with low monthly payments and easily upgrade at the end of their lease. Lease MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display with Apple Upgrade from $55.99 (U.S.) per month, excluding taxes and any trade-in credit, for 36 months. Additional configure-to-order options are available at apple.com/macbook-pro.^
• With Apple Trade In, customers can trade in their current computer and get credit toward a new Mac. Customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in to see what their device is worth. With year-round education pricing — available to current and newly accepted college students and educators — customers can save on MacBook Pro, along with a wide range of products and services through the Apple Store online and in stores. Visit the Apple Education Store for details. Customers in the U.S. who shop at Apple using Apple Card can pay monthly at 0 percent APR when they choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments, and they’ll get 3 percent Daily Cash back — all up front. More information — including details on eligibility, exclusions, and Apple Card terms — is available at apple.com/apple-card/monthly-installments.
• AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. Customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover their new Mac or, in available markets, AppleCare One to protect multiple products in one simple plan. Both plans include coverage for accidents like drops and spills, battery replacement service, and priority support from Apple Experts. For more information, visit apple.com/applecare.
• Every customer who buys directly from Apple gets access to Personal Setup. In these guided one-on-one online sessions, a Specialist can walk them through setup or focus on features that will help them make the most of their new device. Customers can also learn more about getting started and going further with their new device with a Today at Apple session at their nearest Apple Store.
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• Spotlight only moves to the Dynamic Island if Siri AI is available and enabled.
• Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in macOS 27.2 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. It is available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Siri AI is currently unavailable in the EU in iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Apple is working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward. Siri AI is not available for users under 13. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at support.apple.com/148587.
• Testing was conducted by Apple in September 2026. See apple.com/macbook-pro for more information. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
• Apps listed will be available later this year.
• Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
• Screen size is 14.2 inches (14-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display) and 16.3 inches (16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display). Measured diagonally as a standard rectangular shape. Actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners.
• The medical imaging presets are intended only for nondiagnostic reviews, research, and educational purposes.
• Enabled by compatible third-party hardware and software.
• Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories. Recycled and renewable plastic content calculation includes mass balance allocation.
• Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from Apple’s calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
• New subscribers only. Education Savings Plan automatically renews at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year based on plan selected until cancelled. Offer good for college students and educators only and does not extend to a Family Sharing group. Verification required. Terms apply. Limited-time offer; offer may end at any time.
• A new Mac or iPad purchased from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller. iPad must have at least 6GB memory and an A16, A17 Pro, A20 Pro, or M-series chip or later.
• New and qualified returning subscribers only. Plan renews at $12.99 per month or $129 per year based on plan selected. Only one offer per Apple Account and only one offer per family if they’re part of a Family Sharing group, regardless of the number of devices that they or their family purchase. This offer is not available if the account holder or any member of their Family Sharing group has previously accepted an Apple Creator Studio subscription three months free offer. Offer good for the latter of (i) three months after eligible device activation or (ii) three months after first availability for subscription to Apple Creator Studio. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
• Apple Upgrade is a device leasing program available in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories). Leases are provided by Klarna; subject to eligibility and credit approval, including final approval at checkout. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. resident, at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your state), have an accepted credit or debit card, and have an Apple Account. Additional eligibility criteria apply. Device must be in good condition upon return; damage fees may apply. For iPhone only: In order to lease an iPhone, you must select an eligible carrier (but you cannot use a prepaid carrier plan). Upgrades require entering into a new lease and are subject to eligibility and credit approval. Apple Upgrade is not available on refurbished devices or online at the following special stores: Apple Employee Purchase Plan; participating corporate Employee Purchase Programs; Apple at Work for small businesses or enterprises; Government, Education, or Veterans and Military Purchase Programs.
• Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) is a 0 percent APR payment option that is only available if users select it at checkout in the U.S. for eligible products purchased at Apple and is subject to credit approval and credit limit. See support.apple.com/en-us/102730 for more information about eligible products. Additional limits and restrictions apply. See the Apple Card Customer Agreement for more information about ACMI.
• Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch.

For example: For MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display with a purchase price of $2,899 (excluding taxes and any trade-in credit), the typical monthly payment is $55.99 (excluding taxes and any trade-in credit) for a 36-month lease term and $78.99 (excluding taxes and any trade-in credit) for a 24-month lease term.

No security deposit required. A trade-in device may reduce monthly payments. Advertised monthly payment amount may not include a trade-in device’s estimated value. Upgrades are not guaranteed and are subject to eligibility and approval.

Terminating your Apple Upgrade lease: Closing your lease and returning your device terminates your lease. You may incur a substantial charge up to the amount of your remaining lease payments if you terminate your lease before the end of your initial lease term. You may have the option to upgrade to a new device by entering into a new lease agreement and returning your prior device. If you upgrade, your new monthly payments may be greater than your prior monthly payments. If you do not upgrade, terminate your lease, or purchase your device by the end of the initial lease term, the lease will convert to a month-to-month lease for up to six months. Your monthly payments may increase during the month-to-month period. If you take no action at the end of your extension period, you will be charged for the amount due to exercise the purchase option under your lease. You will not own your device at the end of your lease, unless you pay the amount due to exercise the purchase option. Insurance is not included in your lease, and you may incur damage fees if the device is lost, stolen, or not returned in the condition required by the lease.

Apple Upgrade lease eligibility: Leases are only available to U.S. residents (excluding residents of U.S. territories). Leased devices are only available for shipping to U.S. addresses (excluding U.S. territories) or pickup at Apple Retail stores in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories). To be eligible for a lease, you must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age in your state of residence), have a valid Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), have an accepted credit or debit card, have an Apple Account in good standing, have a Klarna account, and be able to receive security verification codes via text message. Leases are not available on refurbished accessories or online at the following special stores: Apple Employee Purchase Plan; participating corporate Employee Purchase Programs; Apple at Work for small businesses or enterprises; Government, Education, or Veterans and Military Purchase Programs.