Apple announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M6 chip, providing details including its new battery performance of up to 24 hours of video playback, pricing and release date.
Apple announced on the 27th local time that it would refresh the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6-equipped model. The new CPU has a 12-core configuration, the GPU also has 12 cores, and the Neural Engine is a dual 16-core design. Apple claims performance gains over the previous-generation M5.
The main features of the new 14-inch model include faster AI processing enabled by the M6 chip, up to 24 hours of video streaming playback and up to 16 hours of wireless internet use. It was also stated that the model includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and the N1 connectivity chip.
In terms of specifications, the model has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 16GB of standard memory configurable up to 32GB, and 1TB/2TB/4TB storage options. Ports include three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 and a 3.5mm jack.
Regarding pricing and availability, the standard configuration in Japan is priced at ¥339,800 (including tax), with a Nano-texture display available for an additional ¥27,000. Pre-orders open at 2:10 a.m. on 29 October, and sales begin on Friday, 6 November. The model is available in 2 colors: Space Black and Silver.