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Apple M6 MacBook Pro, iMac and iPad mini: Prices
Short answer: Apple announced three new products ahead of its October 28, 2026 "Pro and Tell" event: an M6 MacBook Pro, an M6 iMac and an OLED iPad mini. Pre-orders open October 28 and sales start November 6, according to press reports.
The key facts at a glance
- Pre-orders open: October 28, 2026
- In stores: November 6, 2026
- Cheapest new product: OLED iPad mini, from $699
- Most expensive announced: M6 14-inch MacBook Pro, from $1,999
- Announced separately: a touchscreen MacBook Pro from $2,899 (see below)
What Apple announced
| Product | Starting price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| OLED iPad mini | $699 | OLED screen. $150 more than the previous model after a June price rise |
| M6 iMac | $1,499 | 24-inch 4.5K display, seven colors. The four-port version starts at $1,699 |
| M6 14-inch MacBook Pro | $1,999 | 16GB memory, 1TB storage, Space Black or Silver. Up to 32GB and 4TB |
All prices are US starting prices from press coverage. Your total will change with the memory, storage and ports you pick.
One thing to watch: the standard chip only
The MacBook Pro announced so far uses the standard M6 chip. There are no M6 Pro or M6 Max versions yet. If you do heavy video, 3D or large coding work, check whether the standard chip is enough before you order.
Update: the touchscreen MacBook Pro is now official
Apple announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro at the October 28 event. Reports put the 14-inch model at $2,899, with pre-orders from October 30 and availability from November 6. It is a separate, higher-priced line from the M6 model above. See the touchscreen MacBook Pro post for prices and where sources disagree.
Which one should you look at?
| If you want... | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A small, cheaper tablet | OLED iPad mini | Lowest starting price at $699 |
| A desktop for home or office | M6 iMac | Built-in 24-inch display from $1,499 |
| A portable laptop | M6 14-inch MacBook Pro | Starts at $1,999 with 1TB of storage |
| A touchscreen laptop | Touchscreen MacBook Pro | Announced October 28, from $2,899 |
How to buy wisely
Step 1: check Apple's own page
Press listings can differ by configuration and country. Apple's page has the final price.
Step 2: compare with what you own
If your current Mac runs your work well, waiting costs nothing.
Step 3: price the memory and storage you need
The base setup may not match your work, and upgrades change the total.
Step 4: wait for reviews
Early benchmarks and battery tests arrive after sales start on November 6.
A note on timing
Sources differ on when the Mac and iPad launches were announced. Some describe them as separate announcements before the keynote. Another reported that Bloomberg expected them on or around October 27. The pre-order and sales dates above are consistent across the coverage.
Common mistakes
- Treating rumored prices as announced prices.
- Comparing the base price of one model with the upgraded price of another.
- Buying on day one without checking return terms.
- Assuming the standard M6 matches the Pro or Max chips.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I order the new M6 Macs?
Reports say pre-orders open on October 28, 2026, with sales starting November 6.
How much is the M6 14-inch MacBook Pro?
Coverage says it starts at $1,999 with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. This model uses the standard M6 chip, not M6 Pro or M6 Max.
Is the touchscreen MacBook Pro confirmed?
Yes. Apple announced it on October 28, 2026. Reports put the 14-inch model at $2,899, with pre-orders on October 30 and sales from November 6.
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