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Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Ars Technica • • general
Key Points:
- Apple has updated the iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip, previously introduced in the Mac mini, offering significant performance improvements.
- The iMac offers two M6 chip variants: a two-Thunderbolt port model with a 10-core CPU/GPU and up to 24GB RAM, and a four-Thunderbolt port model with a 12-core CPU/GPU and up to 32GB RAM.
- The 14-inch MacBook Pro features a single M6 chip option with a 12-core CPU/GPU, supporting up to 32GB RAM and 4TB storage, marking a one-generation upgrade from the M5 chip.
- Both devices now include the N1 chip for enhanced wireless connectivity, supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6; the iMac adds optional 2.5Gb Ethernet, while the MacBook Pro lacks Ethernet.
- Pricing starts at $1,499 for the two-port iMac, $1,699 for the four-port iMac, and $1,999 for the MacBook Pro, with pre-orders beginning October 28 and shipping on November 6.
