As a Diehard Apple fan and a technology journalist, I try to update my equipment every year or so to keep up with the latest features. Although my three-year-old M2 MacBook Air could definitely use an upgrade and I have seen a new MacBook Pro-will have to last for another year. Not only is the M5 MacBooks not expected to bring much in the way of new features, but Apple is reportedly set to start a new era with the M6 MacBook Pro as soon as next year. Here’s the reason I’m waiting to upgrade – and so should you.
A new design that is even thinner
With the introduction of the first Apple Silicon MacBook Pro adopted Apple a boxer design with flat edges, thin frames and a notch. It has since become standard designed for all its laptops, with the biggest differences between MacBook Air and Pro, designated by features rather than form factor.
The upcoming Apple Design Chapter seems to be about slenderness. We have already got the ultra-thin iPad Pro models and the iPhone 17 Air is expected to adopt a similar formula later this year. Similarly, the MacBook Pro M6 could follow in late 2026 and boast of a leaner body that makes it easier and more mobile. Consequently, it feels like a very wise decision to choose a comparable thick MacBook.
A first-of-Sin-stroke screen
Another expected upgrade to the M6 MacBook Pro is its improved display. For the first time on a MacBook, Apple is expected to debut an OLED panel that contributes to real black levels and more lively colors.
We’ve already seen the benefits of OLED on iPhone and iPad Pro, but they will be even more visible on MacBook’s larger screen. Compared to MacBook Pro, the iPad Pro’s Tandem OLED screen has greater sustained HDR lighting with all the same pro-level features that we already love: 120Hz update speeds (promotional technology), threatone and nano text. Compared to my MacBook Air Screen, it’s a whole new world – and a worth waiting for.
The M6 MacBook Pro is expected to have an even thinner design like the air.
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Faster performance (with 5g?)
It goes without saying that replacing a MacBook Air M2 with an M4 MacBook Pro will remarkably increase performance, with the least doubled my 8 GB RAM and much faster speeds. However, the M6 chip, coming next year, seems to be a huge upgrade to my M2 chip, which brings significant improvements to CPU, GPU and Neural Motor that operates Apple Intelligence features on the device.
Apple Silicon Macs seems to follow a four-generation performance cycle. Benchmark results indicate that transition from an M1 to an M4 chip can improve CPU capacities by about 60 percent in both single-core and multi-core tasks. The M4’s GPU -evil is approx. 60 percent better than M1, and its neural engine is about three times faster.
As such, when the M5 processor debuts, the step -by -step development over the years will have stacked up, which justifies an upgrade for M1 Mac users. Likewise, it makes sense for M2 Mac users like me to wait for an M6 to get the most bang for their upgrade bucks.
And just maybe Apple will give us a long -lasting feature in the M6 MacBook Pro: Cellular Connectivity. With its new C1 modem in the iPhone 16E, Apple has control over costs, performance and efficiency of the wireless chip, so hopefully it can bring it to the MacBook Pro to unlock 5G connection and make it more possible to work on the go.
Even better battery life
M-powered MacBooks are known for their energy efficiency and long battery pages. My M2 MacBook Air’s battery, despite now having a maximum capacity of 82 percent, still manages to get me through several hours of continuous browsing at full view brightness. However, it surfaces its deficiencies when I do powerful work, forcing me to charge it at least once a day.
According to Apple, the MacBook Air M2 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, while the M4 MacBook Pro extends it to 24 hours. When the M6 MacBook Pro debuts, it is safe to assume that the 24-hour limit has been maintained or improved thanks to improvements in efficiency, OLED display and cooling. Even if it is only an hour or two, it can mean that the M6 MacBook Pro will comfortably manage it through several days of work without a fee.
MacBook’s notch should go.
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The end of the chopped
One of Apple’s most unsung features is the middle scene. When you are facetiming my friends, the camera frame adapts to my movements and ensures that I remain centered at all times. Current MacBook models have already ported this feature along with the 12MP front camera from iPhone and iPad. However, they also still have an ugly notch.
There was a time when MacBooks Chop Mirrored iPhone’s design, but with only one iPhone left with a notch (16E), it’s time to move on. Along with the OLED display, next year’s MacBook Pro models could also withdraw the controversial notch in favor of a hollow punch camera design. This would free up space in menu bar and look much better with MacOS Tahoe’s new invisible menu jesign.
The best things come to those who wait
Now that mainstream consumer units are generally matured, there are two main ways to walk around fresh releases. We either upgrade annually and complain about how insignificant the differences are, or we ignore them for a few years and enjoy the greater, cumulative impact when a compensation is due.
A jump from my M2 MacBook Air M2 to an M3 or M4 MacBook Pro would be a nice upgrade, but waiting for the M6 MacBook Pro will not only be a huge upgrade for me, but a full update of Apple’s high-end laptop with a new design, a faster processor, longer battery life and the most advanced MacBook screen even. Waiting will not be easy – but it will be worth it.