Apple unveiled the new M6-powered MacBook Pro and iMac simultaneously, with both scheduled to launch on 6 November. Preorders will begin at 1:10 a.m. Beijing time on 29 October.
Apple unveiled the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the next-generation M6 chip and the new iMac on 27 October Beijing time. Both will go on sale on 6 November, with preorders opening at 1:10 a.m. Beijing time on 29 October, or 2:10 a.m. Japan time the same day. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at RMB 15,999, while the new iMac starts at RMB 12,499.
The M6 chip uses a design with a Neural Engine built into each CPU and GPU core. Officially, memory bandwidth is rated at up to 170GB/s, although the 16GB model retains the previous 153GB/s specification. Mac Studio continues to use the M5 Max/Ultra and has not transitioned to the M6.
The M6 in the 14-inch MacBook Pro features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with AI processing speeds of up to 1.9 times those of the previous generation. The iMac offers up to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, up to five times the previous generation's on-device AI performance, and approximately twice the graphics performance. Both models come with macOS 27 Golden Gate preinstalled.
Pricing has been announced by region, with levels provided for Taiwan, Japan, the United States and China. Education pricing in Taiwan and pricing in Japan have already been revised, and the prices for the new models will be maintained without an additional increase.
The new models feature LCD displays, connectivity ports and support for Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6. The 14-inch MBP supports connection to up to 2 external displays and is rated for up to 24 hours of battery life.