Apple's 2026 and 2027 Mac Roadmap: Every Model and When It Ships

Key Points:

• A global shortage of memory chips has affected the computer market, leading Apple and other companies to raise prices; however, Apple is better positioned and plans to refresh its Mac lineup throughout 2026 and 2027 to capitalize on demand for AI-capable machines like the Mac mini and Mac Studio.
• Key upcoming launches include a 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips in fall 2026, an OLED MacBook Pro with updated design in late 2026 or early 2027, and refreshed Mac Studio and Mac mini models with M5 and M6 chips, though launch timing may be delayed due to RAM shortages.
• In early 2027, Apple plans refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with M6 chips, an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M7 chip but no OLED display, and a new MacBook Neo with faster chips and possibly new colors; a second-generation OLED MacBook Pro with M7 Pro and M7 Max chips is expected by late 2027 or early 2028.
• OLED displays are expected to come to the MacBook Air and iMac around 2028, but exact timing is uncertain; Apple is accelerating M7 chip development for AI workloads and skipping some M6 chip variants, which affects the chip configurations in upcoming Mac models.
• Due to memory shortages and pricing changes, consumers are advised to wait for upcoming Mac refreshes, especially for the iMac and MacBook Pro, while current MacBook Neo and MacBook Air models remain good purchase options; Mac mini and Mac Studio models have extended shipping times and may be better to buy after new chip releases.