Bloomberg has reported that Apple has discussed a $2,899 starting price for a future 14-inch MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen. However, Apple’s official online store currently lists the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starting at $1,999 for preorder and does not list or confirm an OLED touchscreen model. The $2,899 figure and touchscreen features therefore remain unconfirmed reports, not official Apple pricing.
Key Highlights
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has discussed a $2,899 starting price for a 14-inch OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro.
- The current high-end MacBook Pro starts at $2,499 for the 14-inch model and $2,999 for the 16-inch model, according to MacRumors’ summary of Bloomberg’s reporting.
- Apple announced a separate M6-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac on October 27; the touchscreen OLED models are a different, still-unconfirmed product announcement.
- Apple has not confirmed final specifications, pricing or availability for the touchscreen models.
What Is Reportedly Changing?
Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to introduce 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and touch input. The laptops are also expected to include a Dynamic Island-style area in place of the current display notch and a lighter design. These details are based on reporting, not an official Apple specification sheet.
OLED screens can produce deeper blacks and strong contrast compared with LCD-based displays. A touchscreen would add another way to interact with macOS, alongside the keyboard and trackpad. Reports have also described interface changes intended to make controls easier to use by touch, but Apple has not confirmed those features.
How Much Could the Touchscreen MacBook Pro Cost?
Bloomberg reported that Apple has discussed a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch OLED touchscreen model with an M5 Pro chip. That would be $400 above the current $2,499 starting price for the high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro. The reported figure is a discussed price, not an announced retail price.
The 16-inch model could also cost more, but its final price has not been confirmed. Buyers should treat all reported prices as provisional until Apple publishes official pricing. Apple may continue selling existing non-touch models as a lower-cost option, according to reporting summarized by MacRumors.
What Apple Has Already Announced
Reuters reported on October 27 that Apple unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac powered by its M6 chip, emphasizing improved performance for on-device AI tasks. Those announcements should not be confused with the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models expected to be discussed at the October 28 event.
What Buyers Should Watch
Apple’s current online store does not list or confirm an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro. Buyers should wait for an official announcement before treating the rumored features, launch timing or $2,899 price as confirmed. If Apple eventually confirms a higher price, shoppers can then weigh the OLED display and touch controls against the cost.
Sources: Bloomberg; Reuters; MacRumors’ summary of Bloomberg’s pricing report.