Key facts
- iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro updated with M6 chip.
- M6 chip offers up to 40% faster CPU and double graphics performance.
- New N1 chip enables Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
- iMac starts at $1,499; MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.
- Pre-orders begin October 28, shipping November 6.
Apple has updated its iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip, which was previously introduced in the Mac mini. The M6 chip comes in two variants for the iMac, offering different core counts and memory/storage configurations. The MacBook Pro receives a single M6 chip option. Apple claims significant performance improvements, including up to 40% faster CPU performance and doubled graphics performance compared to previous models. Both devices also feature the new N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The design of both machines remains unchanged from their predecessors. Pre-orders start October 28, with shipping on November 6.