Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup starting at 22,999 yuan
Apple has confirmed pricing for its new MacBook Pro series, featuring integrated touchscreen technology and the latest M5-series silicon.
Apple has officially released pricing for its latest MacBook Pro series, which marks the company's first integration of touchscreen technology into its professional laptop line. Prices for the new hardware start at 22,999 yuan on the Chinese market.
The laptops are available in 14-inch and 16-inch configurations and feature Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The display technology, marketed as PROLED XDR, is designed to support touch interaction, representing a departure from the company's traditional non-touch interface for macOS.
The entry-level 14-inch model includes a 15-core CPU and 24GB of RAM. At the top end, the 16-inch configuration with an M5 Max chip and 48GB of memory is priced at 43,999 yuan. These specifications target the high-end creative and professional markets where Apple competes.
Industry analysts note that this release signals a significant pivot in Apple’s hardware strategy, potentially influencing how desktop operating systems handle tactile input moving forward.