Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
After the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip, Apple has unveiled its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, bringing tandem OLED technology, touchscreen support and the latest M5 Pro and M5 Max chips to its professional laptop lineup. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch models, the new MacBook Pro also features a thinner and lighter design, up to 24 hours of battery life and support for up to 128GB of unified memory.
The new PROLED XDR display is one of the biggest upgrades, featuring tandem OLED technology designed to deliver improved brightness, contrast and colour accuracy. It offers peak HDR and SDR brightness of up to 2,000 nits, a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz through ProMotion technology.
The display supports both P3 and Adobe RGB colour spaces, making it suitable for professional photography, video editing, colour grading and print design. Apple also claims more than 80 per cent Rec. 2020 coverage for HDR video editing and colour grading. For users working in brightly lit environments, an anti-reflective coating helps reduce reflections, while an optional nano-texture finish provides additional glare reduction.
For the first time, Apple has introduced touchscreen support on the MacBook Pro. Users can interact directly with content by swiping through webpages, pinching to zoom into images, moving presentation slides and arranging windows with touch gestures. The touch sensor is integrated into the display panel to reduce latency, while the redesigned hinge provides greater stability when interacting with the screen.
The touchscreen also opens up new possibilities for creative work. Designers can draw directly on the display, musicians can play software instruments on screen, and developers can test touch interactions in their applications. Compatible applications include Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Shapr3D, Canva and Microsoft Office apps.
Apple has also brought Dynamic Island to the Mac, allowing users to access useful information and controls without interrupting their workflow. Users can check Live Activities, manage music playback, answer phone calls and interact with AirDrop notifications directly through the interface.
Under the hood, the new MacBook Pro is powered by Apple’s M5 Pro or M5 Max chip, depending on the configuration. Both chips are designed to handle demanding professional workloads, including software development, scientific computing, video production and AI processing.
The M5 Pro is aimed at professionals who need additional processing power for intensive creative and technical tasks, while the M5 Max targets more demanding workloads such as 3D visual effects, animation, film production and AI development. With M5 Max, users can run large language models with hundreds of billions of parameters directly on the device, subject to the workload and available memory.
Each GPU core also features a Neural Accelerator to speed up AI workloads. The chips include enhanced shader cores and a third-generation ray-tracing engine for improved graphics performance, while Dynamic Caching helps optimise GPU utilisation for applications such as Blender and Unreal Engine.
The new MacBook Pro supports up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of configurable storage. Apple also claims battery life of up to 24 hours, allowing users to work on demanding projects for longer without needing to recharge.
Despite the performance upgrades, the new models are thinner and lighter than their predecessors. The 14-inch model weighs approximately 1.36kg, while the 16-inch model weighs around 1.81kg. The 14-inch version features a 14.2-inch display, while the larger model has a 16.3-inch display with slimmer bezels. Apple has also redesigned the thermal architecture to maintain sustained performance while directing warm air away from the display.
Audio has received an upgrade as well, with a six-speaker system featuring a redesigned woofer that delivers 50 per cent deeper bass, alongside updated tweeters for improved clarity. The system supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, while the studio-quality microphones are designed for calls, recordings and voice commands.
Other features include a 12MP Centre Stage camera, three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging and a headphone jack. The M5 Pro model supports up to three external displays, while the M5 Max model supports up to four. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and Touch ID is available for secure authentication. Fast charging can replenish the battery to 50 per cent in approximately 30 minutes.
The new MacBook Pro runs macOS 27, which introduces improvements to AirDrop, network file browsing, Spotlight, Photos and Mail, alongside interface refinements and updates to built-in applications.
In Malaysia, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro starts at RM11,999, or RM11,399 with education savings. The 16-inch M5 Pro model starts at RM14,499, with an education price of RM13,599.
For users who require more performance, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max starts at RM19,299, or RM17,999 with education savings. Meanwhile, the 16-inch M5 Max model starts at RM20,499, with an education price of RM19,099.
Pre-orders for the new MacBook Pro begin on 29 October 2026 through Apple’s Malaysian online store and the Apple Store app. The laptops will begin arriving at customers’ homes and become available at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers from 6 November 2026.
Apple Creator Studio will also receive updates for the new MacBook Pro in November. Existing subscribers can access the updates at no additional cost, while new subscribers can sign up for RM29.90 per month or RM299 per year. Eligible college students and educators can subscribe for RM9.99 per month or RM99 per year. New subscribers will receive a one-month free trial, while buyers of eligible new Mac or iPad devices can qualify for three months of Apple Creator Studio at no cost.
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