The facts

  1. Apple announced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 and an updated 24-inch iMac with M6 on 27 October. They update existing Mac lines; neither release introduces a new form factor. [1][2][3]

  2. Apple says the MacBook Pro's M6 has a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster on-device AI performance than the prior M5 version. These are Apple's comparisons and were not independently benchmarked in this report. [1]

  3. Apple lists Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for the MacBook Pro and iMac. It says the MacBook Pro can run for up to 24 hours, while the iMac includes a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display. [1][2]

  4. Apple set a US starting price of $1,999 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and $1,499 for the iMac. Pre-orders began 28 October in 35 countries and regions; Apple listed 6 November availability. Tom's Hardware independently reported the two products and prices. [1][2][3]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 1 Nov 2026, 06:48 UTC.

The event and specifications are established by Apple's two actual product releases; Tom's Hardware independently reports both launches. Performance claims are attributed to Apple, not presented as independent testing.

  1. Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6

    Apple · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026

    Actual official press release read. Performance comparisons are attributed to Apple and its stated testing; not independently benchmarked here.

  2. Apple unveils new iMac with M6

    Apple · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026

    Actual official release read; confirms the 24-inch iMac specifications, pre-order timing, availability and prices.

  3. Apple adds M6 to 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac — starts at $1,999 for the new clamshell notebook

    Tom's Hardware · Reporting · 27 Oct 2026

    Actual independent report read; it confirms the two devices and prices. It is reporting, not an independent performance test.

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