Apple unveils OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen and Dynamic Island
Apple's new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature a ProLED XDR OLED display, a touchscreen, Dynamic Island and upgraded internals, but the higher price is justified mainly by the display quality.
Apple introduced updated MacBook Pro models in 2026 that replace the previous mini-LED panels with a ProLED XDR tandem OLED display and add a touchscreen. The 14.2-inch version offers a 3,024 × 1,986 resolution, while the 16.3-inch model provides a 3,472 × 2,266 panel, both with 120 Hz refresh, up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Configurations include 15-core or 18-core M5 Pro CPUs, an M5 Max option, up to 128 GB of RAM and up to 16 TB of SSD storage.
"The OLED panel is punchy, bright, very contrasty and saturated," the reviewer noted, adding that the brightness can feel excessive in dark environments.
The laptops retain the current MacBook Pro’s port selection—three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack—while adding Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, six speakers and three studio-quality microphones. Design changes include slimmer bezels, a thinner profile, reduced weight (about 4 lb for the 16-inch model) and the incorporation of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island at the top of the screen.
Touch interaction works with macOS features such as Safari scrolling, pinch-to-zoom and an automatically expanding context menu, though the reviewer found limited practical use for the touchscreen in everyday workflows. Apple indicated that additional third-party apps will receive touch-optimized updates.
Performance testing of the 16-inch M5 Max configuration (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM) showed smooth operation in photo and video editing, web browsing and multi-tasking, with no noticeable lag. Battery life was reported to be roughly two hours longer than on the previous M3 Max model, leaving about 20-25 % charge after a typical workday.
Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14-inch M5 Pro model and $3,400 for the 16-inch M5 Pro, with higher-end configurations reaching $4,800. The reviewer concluded that the OLED display and design refinements may appeal to users who prioritize screen quality or need a touchscreen for specific development tasks, but the extra cost may not be justified for most customers.
The review was based on a unit provided by Apple for evaluation, and Apple had no editorial input on the article.