The Apple M6 MacBook Pro delivers solid performance but falls short of the flagship MacBook Pros in premium features. With the new M6 chip, it's a step up from the previous M5, though it remains an entry-level device with no Dynamic Island, touchscreen, or OLED display. Starting at $1,999—$700 more than the 2020 M1 MacBook Pro—the base model offers the 14.2-inch mini-LED screen with up to 2,000 nits HDR brightness and 120 Hz ProMotion, but lacks the visual splendor of the Pro, Max, or Ultra variants.
Apple keeps the same desktop-class design from 2021, adding more ports than the M1 Air includes a MagSafe port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, and an SD card reader. The laptop feels thicker and heavier than the MacBook Air but provides more connectivity. While the M6 chip brings improvements, the lack of advanced Pro-tier features means this entry-level model gets fewer benefits than higher-end configurations.
For those needing only a 120 Hz display or specific finishes, the M6 MacBook Pro remains a capable but not exceptional choice.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing