Brief
Apple to bring M7‑powered redesign to entry‑level MacBook Pro in early 2027
The redesign will arrive about six months after the high‑end models, featuring a thinner chassis and touch‑screen support.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple is set to launch a redesigned entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by its upcoming M7 chip in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg reporting on 9to5Mac.
What happened
The company will release an entry‑level MacBook Pro with the current M6 chip and existing design in fall 2026. That same fall, high‑end MacBook Pros are expected to debut a new design using M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. Roughly six months later, in spring 2027, the entry‑level model will receive the new chassis, OLED display with touch support, and the M7 chip. Apple plans another high‑end refresh for fall 2027 that will move the top‑tier line to M7 Pro and M7 Max chips.
What the reports add
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, cited by 9to5Mac, notes that the entry‑level redesign will follow the high‑end redesign by only about six months, a shorter gap than previous cycles. The new 14‑inch laptop is said to adopt a thinner chassis, OLED touch‑screen panels, and possibly a Dynamic Island interface. The report also mentions a parallel entry‑level model that will retain the older design with the M6 chip, slated for the same fall 2026 launch as the high‑end redesign.
What was said
9to5Mac quoted Bloomberg: “Apple is also preparing a revamped entry‑level MacBook Pro, code‑named K104, for as early as the first half of next year.” The outlet added that the redesign will align with the touch‑screen features expected in Apple’s upcoming high‑end MacBook Pros.
How it came about
Apple’s recent decision to accelerate the M7 rollout and abandon a high‑end M6 chip, as reported by Bloomberg, underpins the accelerated timeline. Earlier coverage by Felo News highlighted Apple’s focus on lighter, not dramatically thinner, redesigns and the company’s October 27 touchscreen MacBook Pro event, which sets the stage for the upcoming entry‑level refresh.
Key facts
- Apple will launch an entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M7 chip and new design in spring 2027. (9to5mac.com)
- A fall 2026 entry‑level model with M6 chip and the current design will be released alongside high‑end redesigns. (9to5mac.com)
- High‑end MacBook Pros are expected in fall 2026 with M5 Pro/Max chips and a new chassis. (9to5mac.com)
- Apple plans a high‑end refresh in fall 2027 using M7 Pro and M7 Max processors. (9to5mac.com)
Sources
- [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “MacBook Pro overhaul: entry-level model to gain new design sooner than expected”
