Apple announced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6. M6 adds a 12-core CPU and GPU. Graphics run up to 30 percent faster than M5. AI workloads run up to 25 percent faster than M5. The chip supports on-device large language models. Battery life reaches up to 24 hours. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are now included. Pre-orders open October 28. Availability starts November 6. It runs macOS 27 with Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. The display, ports, and camera remain from prior models.
What changed
The 14-inch MacBook Pro used the M5 chip with slower CPU, GPU, and AI performance.
What it unlocks
Running large language models locally on the device while preserving privacy.
- 12-core CPU and GPU in M6
- up to 24 hours battery life
- up to 30% faster graphics vs M5
- up to 25% faster AI workloads vs M5
What you need to act on it
- Pre-order starts October 28, 2026
- Availability begins November 6, 2026
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