Apple announces first MacBook Pro touchscreen with PROLED XDR display

Apple announced on October 28, 2026, the new MacBook Pro touchscreen with PROLED XDR display, the first Mac with a touch screen, available in 14- and 16-inch models starting at $2,899.

What changed in the MacBook Pro touchscreen?

The new MacBook Pro touchscreen features a tandem OLED display called PROLED XDR, with up to 2000 nits brightness, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 10,000,000:1 contrast, and Touch integrated directly into the panel. It includes Dynamic Island for the first time on Mac and the glowing Apple logo back on the lid.

Equipped with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips (not M6), up to 128GB unified memory and 16TB storage. Touch on the MacBook Pro touchscreen allows gestures like scroll, zoom, and creative interactions, complementing keyboard and trackpad. Pre-orders started on October 28, with availability from November 6.

Sources: Apple official announcement and coverage from outlets like The Verge and 9to5Mac. See more on the Apple site.

Image credit: Apple / Press

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