Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology.
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Apple introduced new MacBook Pro models featuring PROLED XDR Display technology that uses tandem OLED construction. The 14-inch and 16-inch laptops arrive November 6, starting at $2,899. Both sizes include touch-enabled displays and the Dynamic Island interface.
The displays deliver 2000 nits peak brightness in both HDR and SDR modes, with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 120 Hz variable refresh rate. The screens cover both P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. Touch capabilities on the display allow users to manipulate 3D models and interact with onscreen instruments, marking the first time Mac laptops include this feature.
The new models use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and support up to 128 GB of unified memory and 16 TB of storage. Battery life reaches up to 24 hours in designs weighing between 3 and 4 pounds. Additional features include Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, a 12MP Center Stage camera, enhanced six-speaker audio with deeper bass, and macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.
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- 01 Applefirst-party first seen Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
- 02 Techpowerup +0m (PR) Apple Unveils MacBook Pro With PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the First Time on Mac
- 03 Thurrott +2.9h Apple Announces New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
- 04 Hnrss +2.9h MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch
- 05 Tomshardware +188.9h Apple MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: The screen that every Mac deserves
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