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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)Space Black
Apple · Released November 6, 2026

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)

14" Liquid Retina XDR, 1600 nits peak HDR, 1,000,000:1; nano-texture option

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Key specs
Panel type
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
Battery
72.4Wh Li-polymer · up to 24 h video streaming · 16 h wireless web
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED); XDR 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR); SDR up to 1000 nits (
Size
14.2" (361 mm)
Resolution
3024 x 1964 at 254 ppi
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1600 nits
HDR
XDR
Performance
Processor
Apple M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, u
GPU
12-core GPU
RAM
16 GB
Storage
1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD
OS
macOS 27 Golden Gate
Body
Weight
3.42 lb (1.55 kg)
Dimensions
1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm (H x W x D)
Colors
Space Black, Silver
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Display14.2" (361 mm) · 120 Hz14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED); XDR 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR); SDR up to 1000 nits ( · XDR
ChipsetApple M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, u16 GB RAM · 12-core GPU
Front camera12 MP12MP Center Stage camera
RAM / storage16 GB · 1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSDmacOS 27 Golden Gate
Weight3.42 lb (1.55 kg)1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm (H x W x D)
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Display
14.2"14.2"
Chipset
M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, uM4: 10-core CPU (4P+6E), 10-core GPU, hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s
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Display
14.2"14.2"
Chipset
M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, uM4 Pro: 12-core CPU (8P+4E) / 16-core GPU or 14-core CPU (10P+4E) / 20-core GPU, 273GB/s; M4 Max: 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU (410GB/s) or 16-core CPU / 40-core G
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MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display
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Display
14.2"14.2"
Chipset
M6: 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency cores), 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing, Dual 16-core Neural Engine, uM5 Pro (15-core CPU/16-core GPU or 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 307GB/s) or M5 Max (18-core CPU with 32-core GPU at 460GB/s or 40-core GPU at 614GB/s); 16-core Neur
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Display

Panel type
  • 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED)
  • XDR 1000 nits sustained full-screen
  • 1600 nits peak (HDR)
  • SDR up to 1000 nits (outdoor)
  • 1
  • 000
  • 000:1 contrast
  • P3
  • True Tone
  • nano-texture option

Battery

Battery
  • 72.4Wh Li-polymer
  • up to 24 h video streaming
  • 16 h wireless web
  • 70W USB-C adapter in box (60W min.)
  • fast charge with 96W+ USB PD

Connectivity

Wireless
  • Apple N1 wireless chip
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 6
  • Thread
Ports
  • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, USB4, DisplayPort, charging)
  • HDMI
  • SDXC card slot
  • MagSafe 3
  • 3.5mm headphone jack (high-impedance support). External displays: up to 2 (6K60/4K165) or 1 (8K60/5K120/4K240)

Body

Dimensions
1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm (H x W x D)
Colors
  • Space Black
  • Silver

Software & Launch

Operating system
macOS 27 Golden Gate
Released
2026-11-06
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