Apple has an extensive lineup of over 20 new products set to debut this year, including an unusually large selection of new Mac laptops and desktops. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the new Macs that are speculated to be released.
## Laptops: ‘MacBook,’ MacBook Air, and two distinct MacBook Pros
This year appears to be a significant one for Apple’s MacBook range, with four unique models anticipated for launch:
– MacBook Pro featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max
– ’MacBook’
– M5 MacBook Air
– MacBook Pro featuring M6 Pro and M6 Max
The release of two different MacBook Pros within the same year is not unprecedented. The last occurrence was in 2023 when the M2 MacBook Pro was unveiled in January, followed by the M3 in late October. This time, the differences between the two models are expected to be more pronounced than just their processors.
Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro will be the final model to retain the current design, while the M6 iteration is anticipated to undergo a complete design refresh. The M6 MacBook Pro is rumored to be thinner, lighter, feature an OLED display, and include touch support.
The return of the ‘MacBook’ without an added suffix is expected to emphasize affordability (speculated pricing around $699), vibrant colors, and appealing to both PC and Chromebook consumers.
Lastly, Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is rumored to primarily serve as a specification upgrade, with the new chip being the most significant enhancement.
## Desktops: Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac
Apple’s desktop range is also set for an update this year, with the main uncertainty surrounding the Mac Pro.
A new Mac Studio is anticipated to debut in the first half of the year, potentially alongside Apple’s new Studio Display. This upcoming Mac Studio will come in two variants:
– M5 Max
– M5 Ultra
The presence of an M5 Ultra is particularly captivating, as Apple did not introduce an ‘Ultra’ chip during the M4 generation.
For the Mac mini, M5 and M5 Pro models are expected to be released. Currently, there is minimal information about the iMac apart from Bloomberg indicating its arrival. However, based on Apple’s past releases, it will likely be available solely in a base M5 configuration.
Apart from processor upgrades, it remains unclear if any major design or feature modifications are slated for Apple’s desktops.
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