- An informed Apple watcher says that only MacBook Pros with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips will benefit from the new OLED design
- These two models are expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
- The base MacBook Pro with M6 chip can keep the current Mini-LED technology
The year 2025 is drawing to a close, which suggests that Apple’s M5 Pro, Ultra and Max chips will be unveiled in early 2026. But for those hoping for a major overhaul of future M6 models, the news is less encouraging.
That’s why WccftechAccording to Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), only the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro will benefit from the new OLED design. They are expected to hit the market between late 2026 and early 2027, and the timeline will see a radical departure from Mini-LED technology, a slimmer body and support for touchscreens.
Wccftech claims to have been aware of this exclusive choice for some time. Given Gurman’s reliability, this guide seems credible and may disappoint some Apple users.
Base models equipped with the M6 chip could therefore enter the market without a redesign. To take advantage of the OLED screen, you’ll have to (at least at launch) go for the expensive M6 Pro or M6 Max models. A decision that, if confirmed, would cause surprises.
Apple is not your exclusive first choice. But the move from mini-LED to OLED represents a significant technological leap forward and a gamble that may irritate some consumers. Many wouldn’t need the power of the M6 Pro or M6 Max chip or the financial resources to access them.
An exclusivity strategy that equals deprivation
A successor to the M6 could also benefit from an OLED screen. But all indications are that Apple is trying to convince users to invest in the more expensive versions by reserving OLED for the MacBook Pro M6 Pro and M6 Max.
At Lenovo, despite some criticism of the Legion Go 2 portable console, all units sold offer an OLED screen. And while it’s a completely different segment to MacBooks, the logic of access to technology is still central.
The truth is that the Mini-LED technology used by Apple continues to provide excellent performance without the burn-in or maintenance limitations of OLED displays. Now we just have to wait and see when Apple finally introduces OLED to its MacBook range; Let’s hope it doesn’t require too much patience.