Why You Might Want to Wait to Buy a MacBook Pro
Apple released updated M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models in March 2026, but a more advanced version with significant upgrades may arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. This next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED display, touchscreen capabilities, a redesigned chassis with Dynamic Island, and 2nm M6-series chips. Given the anticipated improvements and potential first-generation risks, buyers may want to consider waiting or opting for the current models depending on their needs.
- ▪The next MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED display with deeper blacks, better colors, and improved power efficiency over current mini-LED models.
- ▪Rumors suggest the new MacBook Pro will include touchscreen functionality, a Dynamic Island, and be powered by Apple's upcoming 2nm M6-series chips.
- ▪Apple may introduce new 'Ultra' branding for high-end OLED models, potentially offering them alongside existing M5 models rather than replacing them.
- ▪The OLED MacBook Pro is likely to launch in early 2027 due to chip shortages, and first-generation models may carry higher risk of issues.
- ▪Current M5 Pro and M5 Max models retain the 2021 design and may be a safer, lower-cost option for users uninterested in new display or input technologies.
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Why You Might Want to Wait to Buy a MacBook ProFriday May 1, 2026 3:43 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you might want to skip this generation because there's something better in the works. The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has used since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster performance is coming in late 2026 or early 2027. OLED Touchscreen Display The next MacBook Pro that comes out will be the first with an OLED display, according to rumors. iPhones have used OLED for years, and Apple launched a larger-screened OLED device with the M4 iPad Pro in 2024.
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