MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) review

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 went on sale on November 6, 2026, and it is the cheapest way into Apple's Pro line. Apple's newsroom lists a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, and claims up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI workloads than M5. The base model has 16GB of unified memory, configurable to 32GB, and a 1TB SSD. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display reaches 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak for HDR with ProMotion up to 120Hz, and Apple rates battery life at up to 24 hours of video streaming. Ports include three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, an SDXC slot and MagSafe 3, with support for two external displays. Limits: 32GB is the memory ceiling, and the ports are Thunderbolt 4 rather than Thunderbolt 5. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

creators, developers and power users who want a Pro without Pro-chip pricing

Price

From $1,999 at Apple (M6, 16GB, 1TB).

Available with M6, M5 Pro, or M5 Max chip. Buy from $1999
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Apple M6 chip with a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engine
• 16GB unified memory, configurable to 32GB, and a 1TB SSD to start
• 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600 nits peak HDR and ProMotion up to 120Hz
• Up to 24 hours of video streaming, which Apple calls the longest ever in a Mac
• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Apple says the M6 GPU is up to 30% faster in graphics than M5
• Strength: 1TB of storage in the base model
• Strength: Nano-texture display option for bright rooms
• Weakness: Memory tops out at 32GB
• Weakness: Thunderbolt 4, not the Thunderbolt 5 found on M5 Pro and M5 Max models
• Weakness: Weighs 3.4 pounds, 0.7 pounds more than the 13-inch MacBook Air

Key facts

• Price checked: $1,999
• Chip: M6, 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU
• Memory and storage: 16GB, 1TB
• Battery: Up to 24 hours video streaming
• Weight: 3.4 pounds

Where it ranks

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) is No. 2 in our Best MacBooks verdict.