MacBook Pro · Apple Silicon · 2026
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6)
The entry 14-inch MacBook Pro moves to M6, with a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD standard. Apple claims the world’s fastest CPU core, up to 24 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 7, and the same Liquid Retina XDR display with an optional nano-texture finish. Space black or silver, from $1,999.
First MacBook Pro with M6, and Apple’s longest-lasting Mac battery ever at up to 24 hours.
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MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6): key facts
When was the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) released?
The MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) arrived on November 6, 2026.
How much did the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) cost?
The MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) launched at $1,999 in 2026, about $2,019 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M6 at 4.60 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 1.0 TB storage, 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964 (254 ppi), ProMotion 120Hz display.
Why does the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) matter?
First MacBook Pro with M6, and Apple’s longest-lasting Mac battery ever at up to 24 hours.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M6 · 4.60 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | 1.0 TB |
| Display | 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964 (254 ppi), ProMotion 120Hz |
| GPU | Apple 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, headphone jack |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 1.55×31.26×22.12 cm |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Released | November 6, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,999 |
How the MacBook Pro (14-inch, M6) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.60 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 262,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,999 in 2026, about $2,019 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple MacBook Pro announcement, Apple MacBook Pro technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
The M5 Pro and M5 Max models stay on sale above it in the 14- and 16-inch lineup.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27