MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro - Engadget
Engadget1 min read1 reads
When I reviewed the M5 Max MacBook Pro earlier this year, I predicted that it might soon feel out of date whenever Apple's fabled touchscreen MacBook Pros arrived. That's even more true for the new MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, which was briefly announced last week before the new touchscreen-equipped PROLED XDR MacBook Pros arrived. Those systems are clearly going to get most of the attention this holiday season from Apple's marketing team and deep-pocketed Mac-heads, so where does that leave the
MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro
It's more of the same, but that's still pretty great.
By Devindra Hardawar
Nov. 5, 2026 9:00 am EST
Devindra Hardawar for Engadget
Add Engadget on Google:
Google Discover
RATING : 9 / 10
Pros
Excellent case
Powerful M6 chip
Great Liquid Retina display
Tons of ports
Cons
More expensive than before
No significant design changes
When I reviewed the M5 Max MacBook Pro earlier this year, I predicted that it might soon feel out of date whenever Apple's fabled touchscreen MacBook Pros arrived. That's even more true for the new MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, which was briefly announced last week before the new touchscreen-equipped PROLED XDR MacBook Pros arrived. Those systems are clearly going to get most of the attention this holiday season from Apple's marketing team and deep-pocketed Mac-heads, so where does that leave the lowly entry-level MacBook Pro?
