Apple launches MacBook Pro with touchscreen and PROLED XDR display
Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro featuring a built-in touchscreen, PROLED XDR display, and upgraded M5 Pro/Max processors, available from November 6 at prices between £2,899 and £4,499.
Apple unveiled a new MacBook Pro that adds a built-in touchscreen to its lineup and uses a PROLED XDR panel that the company describes as the "world’s best laptop display." The device, offered in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes and weighing about three and four pounds respectively, will be sold from 6 November with prices ranging from £2,899 to £4,499.
The laptop is powered by Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, supports up to 128 GB of memory and 16 TB of storage, and promises up to 24 hours of battery life. Apple says the touch sensor is integrated directly into the display panel, allowing users to scroll, pinch-zoom, drag and drop, and double-tap windows.
"The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display is a monumental step forward for the Mac," said Apple chief hardware officer Johny Srouji. "PROLED XDR is the world’s best laptop display," he added.
Apple notes that macOS will automatically translate touch inputs into clicks, enabling existing applications such as Adobe Lightroom, Blender, Maxon Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Notion, Canva, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to work with the new feature immediately. The company also highlighted use cases for graphic designers, musicians and app developers.
The PROLED XDR screen combines OLED technology with proprietary algorithms to deliver consistent brightness, colour accuracy and contrast across the panel. Apple also announced a six-speaker audio system, deeper bass, and the inclusion of the Dynamic Island interface element previously seen on iPhones.
Other recent Apple releases include a folding smartphone, a HomeView dashboard for smart-home control, and a lower-priced MacBook Neo.