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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6)
Apple's entry 14-inch Pro adds the M6 chip and Wi-Fi 7 to a familiar design, at a higher starting price.
- Creator, Everyday
- 14.2"
- Apple M6 12-core GPU
- Apple M6 (12-core CPU: 2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency)
- 1.55 kg
PCPR score
8.5
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The short version
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 pairs Apple's 12-core chip with 16GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD and a 14.2-inch 120 Hz Liquid Retina XDR display in a 1.55 kg body. Reviews recorded solid generational speed gains and, in Tom's Guide's web test, about 19 hours of battery life, but the chassis dates to 2021, the notch remains and memory and storage upgrades are expensive. It suits developers and creators who want strong Mac performance without Pro or Max pricing.
Pros
- M6 delivers solid generational gains in Tom's Hardware's benchmarks
- 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 120 Hz ProMotion and up to 1,600 nits HDR peak
- Tom's Guide recorded just over 19 hours of wireless web use; Apple rates up to 24 hours of video streaming
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's N1 chip
- Starts with a 1TB SSD
Cons
- Memory and SSD upgrades are expensive and must be chosen at purchase
- Chassis design dates to 2021 and keeps the notch
- List price rose after Apple's 2026 price increases
- Supports two external displays, fewer than M5 Pro and M5 Max models
Best for
- Developers and creators who want strong Mac performance without Pro or Max chips
- Buyers who want a brighter XDR display and long battery life
- Mac users moving up from an older MacBook Air
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Configurations
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 · 16GB · 1TB | Apple M6 (12-core CPU) | Apple M6 12-core GPU | 16 GB | 1 TB | $1,999 |
| M6 · 24GB · 1TB | Apple M6 (12-core CPU) | Apple M6 12-core GPU | 24 GB | 1 TB | $2,199 |
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Creator, Everyday
- Processor
- Apple M6 (12-core CPU: 2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency)
- Graphics
- Apple M6 12-core GPU
Display
- Screen size
- 14.2"
- Resolution
- 3024 x 1964
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Panel
- Liquid Retina XDR
- Brightness
- 1,000 nits
Memory
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- Unified memory
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Fit
- Memory upgradable
- No
Power
- Battery
- 72.4 Wh
Physical
- Weight
- 1.55 kg
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Ports & I/O
- Thunderbolt / USB4
- Yes
- Ports
- 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Software
- Operating system
- macOS
Compatibility notes
- Thunderbolt 4 ports support up to two external displays at DisplayPort 1.4 speeds; HDMI port included
- Fast charging needs a USB-C PD source of 96 W or more; Apple recommends at least 60 W
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveConsidered the M6 a worthwhile generational step with Wi-Fi 7 and very good build quality, while criticizing costly memory and storage options and a chassis unchanged since 2021.
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PositiveDescribed a modest update with a sharp display and battery life past 19 hours in testing, but noted the higher price than last year's model and an increasingly dated notched design.
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Common questions
Should I buy the M6 MacBook Pro or the M5 MacBook Air?
The Pro adds a brighter 120 Hz XDR display, active cooling for sustained loads, more ports and a larger battery. The Air is lighter and cheaper, but Tom's Hardware saw it throttle under long workloads.
How many external displays does the M6 MacBook Pro support?
Apple lists up to two external displays for the M6 model, compared with three on M5 Pro and four on M5 Max configurations.
Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded later?
No. Tom's Hardware notes that memory and storage have to be chosen at purchase; Apple offers 16GB, 24GB or 32GB of memory on the M6 model.
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