Apple has just unveiled its new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac, which feature the new M6 chip. According to the Cupertino-based tech giant, the new MacBook Pro provides up to 30 per cent faster graphics performance than the earlier MacBook Pro featuring the M5 chip. Whereas the new iMac delivers up to five times faster AI performance on-device than the M4 version, in LM Studio prompt processing. Furthermore, the company claims that the MacBook Pro also comes with up to 24 hours of battery life. It’s important to note that both the MacBook Pro 14 inch and the iMac use macOS 27 and offer the latest Apple AI capabilities. Here’s a closer look at the specifications, prices and availability of the new M6-powered MacBook Pro and iMac.
The all-new 14-inch MacBook Pro draws its power from the M6 chipset that boasts a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. Apple also claims that the M6 chip can deliver up to 30 per cent faster graphics performance and up to 25 per cent faster on-device AI performance when compared to the last-gen M5 chipset. Aside from that, the laptop also features up to 32 GB of unified memory and up to 4 TB of internal storage options. You can also choose between a 70W and 96W power adapter.
Moreover, the laptop also features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with peak HDR brightness of up to 1,600 nits. For selfies and FaceTime, you get a 12MP Center Stage camera. The device sports a six-speaker sound system and comes with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI, a MagSafe 3, an SDXC card slot and a headphone jack.
The MacBook Pro also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The makers claim that the battery can last up to 24 hours. With a compatible charger, fast charging can charge the battery up to 50 per cent in just 30 minutes.
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Apple’s new iMac comes equipped with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and support for over one billion colours. Under the hood, the device runs on the all-new M6 chipset with configurations offering up to a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. When compared with the last generation M4 chip, Apple claims up to five times faster on-device AI performance. The desktop also delivers up to twice the graphics performance compared to the M4.
It also includes a 12MP Center Stage camera, a three-microphone array and a six-speaker audio system. In terms of connectivity options, the desktop includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports. The buyers can grab the device in seven colour options including blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and silver.
Out of the box the desktop runs on macOS 27 and brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features, including AI-powered tools across apps and support for running AI models locally.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 landed in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 2,39,900. However, the eligible students can grab it for just Rs 2,27,900 with education savings.
On the other hand, the iMac with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU starts at Rs 1,74,900 (Rs 1,68,900 with education savings), while the 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU model starts at Rs 1,99,900 (Rs 1,87,900 with education savings).
Both devices can be pre-ordered from October 28 on the Apple official website and in the Apple Store app. They will begin arriving to customers and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers from Friday, November 6.