Every model, every price, what each upgrade costs, and 4 real ways to pay less. Pre-orders are open now. It arrives Friday, November 6.
Apple finally made a Mac you can touch, and it is not cheap. The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display was announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The 14-inch model starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch model starts at $3,399 in the U.S., according to Apple.
But the starting price is only the beginning. MacRumors checked Apple's online store and found that a fully loaded 16-inch model costs $14,549. That is about five times the starting price. Below is the full price list in plain words, so you know exactly what you pay for.
⚡ The touchscreen MacBook Pro price in 30 seconds
- 💵 Cheapest: 14-inch with M5 Pro, $2,899.
- 💵 16-inch starts at: $3,399.
- 😱 Most expensive: $14,549 (16-inch, everything maxed out).
- 🎓 Students and teachers: from $2,749.
- 📅 Pre-order: open now. Arrives: Friday, November 6, 2026.
- ➕ The "touch tax": $400 more than the same MacBook Pro without touch.
The 4 starting prices (U.S.)
There are four main versions. Two screen sizes, and two chips: M5 Pro and the stronger M5 Max. Here is what each one costs on day one, according to Apple and MacRumors.
| Model | What's inside | Price | Education price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-inch · M5 Pro | 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB memory, 1TB storage | $2,899 | $2,749 |
| 16-inch · M5 Pro | 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB memory, 1TB storage | $3,399 | $3,199 |
| 14-inch · M5 Max | 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB memory, 2TB storage | $4,499 | $4,199 |
| 16-inch · M5 Max | 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB memory, 2TB storage | $4,799 | $4,499 |
Each of these is $400 more than the matching MacBook Pro without a touchscreen. For example, the 14-inch M5 Pro without touch costs $2,499, MacRumors reports.
How the price climbs to $14,549
The top model has the best M5 Max chip (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU), 128GB of memory, a 16TB drive and special nano-texture glass. The fully loaded 14-inch costs $14,249. Most of the money goes on storage and memory:
| Upgrade (on the top M5 Max model) | Extra cost |
|---|---|
| Storage: 2TB → 4TB | +$1,000 |
| Storage: 2TB → 8TB | +$3,000 |
| Storage: 2TB → 16TB (new option) | +$7,000 |
| Memory: 48GB → 128GB | +$2,000 |
| Nano-texture glass (less glare) | +$150 |
The old 16-inch MacBook Pro topped out at $10,149. So the new ceiling is $4,400 higher. But to be fair, the new one has twice the storage. With the same 8TB drive, the new 16-inch costs $10,549, only $400 more, MacRumors says.
Why is it so expensive?
Two simple reasons. First, the screen is new: a tandem OLED panel with touch built inside it, up to 2,000 nits of brightness, and the Dynamic Island. Second, memory and storage cost more this year. Yahoo Finance reports that Apple already raised MacBook Pro prices by $300 in June because of a global shortage of memory and storage chips.
4 smart ways to pay less
- 🎓 Education price: college students and teachers in the U.S. save $150 to $300. The 14-inch drops to $2,749.
- 📆 Lease with Apple Upgrade: from $55.99 a month for 36 months in the U.S. (about $78.99 a month on a 24-month plan), before tax and trade-in.
- 💳 Apple Card Monthly Installments: pay over time at 0% APR in the U.S., plus 3% Daily Cash back.
- 🔄 Trade in your old computer: Apple gives credit toward a new Mac.
Also, Best Buy has opened pre-orders with bonus gift cards of up to $100, MacRumors reports. And if you don't need touch at all, the regular 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip starts at $1,999.
What you get for all that money
- 👆 Touch: scroll, pinch to zoom, drag and drop, and double-tap a window to fill the screen. The touch sensor is inside the panel to cut delay.
- 🌟 Screen: 14.2 or 16.3 inches, 2,000 nits peak, 10,000,000:1 contrast, 120Hz.
- 🏝️ Dynamic Island: home for Spotlight, Live Activities and Siri AI.
- 🔋 Battery: up to 24 hours (16-inch with M5 Pro). Fast charge to 50% in 30 minutes.
- 🪶 Lighter: 3 pounds (1.38 kg) for the 14-inch, 4 pounds (1.82 kg) for the 16-inch.
- 🔌 Ports: three Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SD card slot, MagSafe and a headphone jack.
- 🎨 Colors: Space Black and Silver. It runs macOS 27 Golden Gate.
👍 Buy it if…
- You edit photos, video, 3D or music for work.
- You want the best laptop screen Apple has made.
- You love the idea of touching your Mac like an iPad.
👎 Skip it if…
- You mostly browse, write and watch videos.
- Your budget is under $2,000 (look at the M6 model).
- You never touch screens on laptops anyway.
When can you get it?
Pre-orders opened on October 28 on Apple's website and in the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S. The first deliveries and in-store sales begin on Friday, November 6, 2026. Apple's new chargers cost $59 (70W), $79 (96W) and $99 (140W), and a World Travel Adapter Kit costs $39.
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How much is the touchscreen MacBook Pro?
The 14-inch starts at $2,899 and the 16-inch starts at $3,399 in the U.S. The M5 Max versions start at $4,499 (14-inch) and $4,799 (16-inch).
What is the most expensive touchscreen MacBook Pro?
A fully loaded 16-inch model with M5 Max, 128GB of memory, a 16TB drive and nano-texture glass costs $14,549, according to MacRumors.
When does the touchscreen MacBook Pro come out?
Pre-orders are open now. It arrives to customers and in Apple Stores on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Is there a student discount?
Yes. With U.S. education pricing, the 14-inch starts at $2,749 and the 16-inch at $3,199.
Is there a cheaper MacBook Pro without touch?
Yes. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip starts at $1,999, and the non-touch 14-inch with M5 Pro costs $2,499.
