Every new machine arrives carrying the weight of what came before it, and Apple's next MacBook Pro is no exception. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the OLED model now in development will shed a considerable amount of heft through a reworked interior, with smaller components packed more efficiently, so that a laptop long known as the weightier choice in Apple's lineup may finally become easier to carry from office to home to airport. Nothing is confirmed by Apple, and no target weight has been named, but the aim appears to be a machine that moves with its owner rather than against them, wi
Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Reportedly Set for Major Weight Cut and Redesign
A lighter MacBook Pro, with the weight figure still unknown
Mark
So what's the headline here? A lighter MacBook Pro?
Mimi
That's the new detail. Gurman says Apple reengineered the interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components, so the laptop is much easier to carry. The current model can weigh up to 4.7 pounds.
Mark
And the other changes?
Mimi
OLED display, touchscreen, Dynamic Island replacing the notch, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a thinner body.
Luke
Before we go further, how much of this is confirmed? Because I read one source.
Mimi
One source, Gurman at Bloomberg. Apple hasn't said anything on the record in this report.
Luke
And "significantly lighter" has no number attached.
Mimi
Right. We know the comparison points, the Air at up to 3.3 pounds and the Neo around 2.7. We don't know where the new Pro lands.
Mark
What about when it ships?
Mimi
October or November is the reported target, and it's being tested on macOS 27.2 beta.
Luke
Worth noting that's a target, not a date. Same for pricing: higher than current Pros is expected, but there's no figure.
Mark
So it sits above the current lineup?
Mimi
That's the expectation, a more premium tier alongside the existing models.
Le Pouls
- The current MacBook Pro can reach 4.7 pounds, and the report says the OLED successor will be dramatically lighter.
- Apple has reportedly reengineered the interior, shrinking parts and rearranging components to free up room and cut bulk.
- A touchscreen, Dynamic Island replacing the notch, and M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are all reportedly in the mix, marking a sharp departure for the line.
- Launch is reportedly targeted for October or November, with the premium OLED models expected to sit above current MacBook Pros at higher prices, and Apple has not yet confirmed any of it.
Every new machine arrives carrying the weight of what came before it, and Apple's next MacBook Pro is no exception. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the OLED model now in development will shed a considerable amount of heft through a reworked interior, with smaller components packed more efficiently, so that a laptop long known as the weightier choice in Apple's lineup may finally become easier to carry from office to home to airport. Nothing is confirmed by Apple, and no target weight has been named, but the aim appears to be a machine that moves with its owner rather than against them, with an October or November debut the reported horizon.
The current MacBook Pro can weigh as much as 4.7 pounds depending on configuration, well above Apple's MacBook Air at 3.3 pounds and the MacBook Neo at around 2.7. That gap is the starting point for Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who writes in his Power On newsletter that Apple's next OLED MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter. According to Gurman, engineers reworked the interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components so the machine is far easier to carry. No target weight has been reported, so how close it comes to the Air or the Neo remains unknown.
The weight cut is part of a broader set of reported changes: an OLED display, touchscreen support, a Dynamic Island in place of the notch, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a thinner body. A touchscreen would be a notable break for Apple's laptops. Gurman has also said the company is testing the machines with macOS 27.2, now in beta, and the launch is reportedly aimed at October or November.
The new models are expected to sit above the current MacBook Pro lineup rather than replace it, positioned as a premium tier that may carry higher prices. Those who would feel the change most are people who move their laptop between offices, homes and airports. Still, everything rests on Gurman's reporting, and Apple has not confirmed the design, weight, chips or schedule. The clearer signals will come if Apple unveils the models this autumn and reveals how much the lighter machine actually weighs.
The weight figures are where the latest report on Apple's next MacBook Pro begins. The current model can reach 4.7 pounds, depending on how it is configured. Apple's MacBook Air tops out at 3.3 pounds, and the MacBook Neo comes in around 2.7. The new OLED MacBook Pro is said to be aimed at a much lighter target than today's machine.
The claim comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter. He wrote that the OLED models will be "significantly lighter" than the existing ones. According to Gurman, Apple reengineered the interior of the machine, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components so the computer is much easier to carry. The reporting does not give a target weight, so how close the new model gets to the Air or the Neo is not known.
The weight cut is one item on a longer list. Based on what has been reported so far, the OLED MacBook Pro is expected to bring six changes: an OLED display, touchscreen support, a Dynamic Island that replaces the current notch, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a thinner body, and the lighter build. A touchscreen would be a notable shift for Apple's laptop line.
Timing is also part of the report. Apple is said to be targeting an October or November launch. Gurman has repeated that the company is testing these laptops with macOS 27.2, which is currently available in beta.
The OLED models are expected to sit above the existing MacBook Pro lineup rather than replace it. That would make them a more premium tier, and the report notes they may carry higher price tags. No prices have been given.
The lighter body matters most to people who carry their laptop between offices, homes and airports, which is the group the report singles out. The MacBook Pro has long been the heavier option in Apple's portable range, and a major cut in weight would narrow that gap.
All of this rests on Gurman's reporting. Apple has not confirmed the redesign, the weight, the chips or the schedule. The next signal to watch is whether Apple announces new MacBook Pro models in October or November, as the report suggests, and what the lighter machine actually weighs.
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Apple has reengineered the machine's interior, miniaturising parts and rearranging components to make the computer much easier to carry.— Mark Gurman, Bloomberg, Power On newsletter
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