Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is likely to phase out non-touch high-end MacBook Pros and unify its lineup around touchscreen models.
Apple will likely consolidate its high-end MacBook Pro lineup around touchscreen models, moving away from traditional displays. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the tech giant may discontinue developing separate non-touch versions in the near future.
- Apple faces high resource costs in maintaining parallel product lines for development, production, and marketing.
- Current touchscreen models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips cost 400 dollars more than their non-touch counterparts.
- A new generation of touchscreen MacBook Pros powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips with enhanced AI capabilities is slated for late 2027.
Consolidating the High-End Lineup
Writing in his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman questioned whether Apple would continue updating high-end MacBook Pro models without touchscreens. Given the resources required to support parallel product lines across manufacturing and promotion, he expects the two offerings to converge completely.
Although Gurman did not specify an exact timeline for when Apple will stop developing non-touch laptops, the price difference and market demand make the transition logical. Apple is steadily steering its professional laptop division toward interactive display technologies.
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Looking further ahead, Apple plans to introduce another generation of touchscreen MacBook Pros in late 2027. These future machines will incorporate M7 Pro and M7 Max processors, delivering additional hardware capabilities specifically designed to handle heavy artificial intelligence workloads.
In addition to the high-end lineup, the redesign will also reach the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro. Gurman notes that Apple plans to release an M7-powered base model featuring a reduced weight, thinner enclosure, and narrower display borders during the first half of 2027.
Impact on the Professional Laptop Market
Apple unveiled its very first touchscreen MacBook Pros recently, keeping the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips introduced earlier in the year. This hardware update pairs vibrant OLED displays and Dynamic Island features with a lighter enclosure and an innovative cooling system that channels warm air away from the screen.
For professional users and developers, this shift marks a significant evolution in portable computing standards. The integration of touch controls and advanced OLED panels into high-end workstations demonstrates Apple's commitment to modernizing the professional laptop experience.
