Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
TL;DR
- The iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro are now equipped with Apple's M6 chip.
- The M6 chip offers performance gains, including faster CPU and graphics performance, and improved AI capabilities compared to previous M4 and M5 chips.
- The iMac comes in two M6 chip variants with different core counts and maximum RAM/storage.
- The MacBook Pro's M6 chip supports up to 4TB of storage.
- Both machines receive the N1 chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
- The iMac can be configured with up to 2.5Gb Ethernet, while the MacBook Pro does not include an Ethernet port.
- There are no external design changes to either device.
- The updated iMac starts at $1,499, and the M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.
- Preorders begin October 28, with shipping starting November 6.