Apple Plans OLED Display for MacBook Air in 2028
Apple is expected to introduce an OLED display to the MacBook Air in 2028, following similar upgrades to other devices.
Apple is set to upgrade the MacBook Air with an OLED display in 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This transition is part of a broader shift to OLED technology across Apple's product lines, including the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, and iPad Air, with the MacBook Air being the last in this sequence.
The MacBook Pro is anticipated to receive an OLED display with touch functionality in late 2026 or early 2027. The iPad mini is expected to adopt OLED technology in 2026, followed by the iPad Air in 2027. The entry-level iPad is not slated for an OLED upgrade.
The upcoming MacBook Air models in early 2026 will feature M5 chips but will retain LCD displays. The first OLED MacBook Air, projected for 2028, is likely to incorporate M7 chips. Apple has reportedly begun early development on this OLED MacBook Air.
Transitioning to OLED displays offers several advantages, including brighter screens, deeper blacks with higher contrast, and improved power efficiency, which can extend battery life.