# Apple Introduces Touchscreen MacBook Pro With OLED Display

The new 14- and 16-inch models open for preorders October 28, with deliveries scheduled for November 6.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-28T19:01:53.838Z
Updated: 2026-10-28T19:01:53.838Z
Section: Technology
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/apple-proled-touchscreen-macbook-pro-october-28-2026

Apple introduced MacBook Pro models with touchscreen OLED displays on October 28, adding direct screen interaction to its Mac laptop lineup for the first time.

The 14- and 16-inch computers use M5 Pro or M5 Max processors. U.S. prices start at $2,899 for the 14-inch M5 Pro model and $3,399 for the 16-inch version. Preorders opened Wednesday, with availability scheduled for November 6.

Apple calls the tandem OLED panel PROLED XDR. It lists peak brightness of 2,000 nits, variable refresh rates up to 120 hertz, and support for both P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. Those specifications are manufacturer claims.

The company described touch controls for drawing and selecting objects, playing software instruments and manipulating video edits. The laptops retain their keyboard and trackpad alongside the new screen input.

MacRumors reported the announcement at 10:11 a.m. Pacific. It said Apple discontinued the preceding mini-LED versions and retained the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips used in models announced in March.

The announcement follows a separate October 27 update to the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 and to the iMac. That M6 laptop starts at $1,999 and retains a Liquid Retina XDR display. Its launch should not be confused with the higher-priced touchscreen models unveiled Wednesday.

Apple’s published specifications establish its announced features and availability plans. Independent testing will be needed to assess battery life, display behavior and performance in everyday use.

Sources
Apple OLED MacBook Pro announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-groundbreaking-macbook-pro-with-proled-xdr-display/
MacRumors launch report: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/28/apple-new-macbook-pro/
Apple October 27 M6 announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-introduces-the-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m6/

## Sources
- Apple OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-groundbreaking-macbook-pro-with-proled-xdr-display/
- MacRumors October 28 launch report: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/28/apple-new-macbook-pro/
- Apple earlier M6 model announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-introduces-the-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m6/