Apple has launched an updated generation of its MacBook Pro lineup in the Indian market. In a significant hardware upgrade, the company has introduced a 'Tandem OLED ProLED XDR' display, which now includes native touchscreen functionality. Additionally, Apple has integrated the 'Dynamic Island' feature into macOS. The laptop is available in 14-inch and 16-inch display options and is powered by the newly introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets. Let’s take a closer look at the new Apple MacBook Pro with Tandem OLED ProLED XDR display.
Apple MacBook Pro (Tandem OLED ProLED XDR) – Price & Availability
The 14-inch MacBook Pro (Tandem OLED ProLED XDR) is priced at ₹3,49,900 for the variant featuring an M5 Pro chip (15-core CPU, 16-core GPU), 24GB of unified memory, and 1TB of SSD storage. A higher-tier variant with an M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU), 24GB of unified memory, and 2TB of SSD storage is priced at ₹3,87,900.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro (Tandem OLED ProLED XDR) with an M5 Max chip (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU), 36GB of unified memory, and 2TB of SSD storage is priced at ₹5,49,900, while the variant with an M5 Max chip (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU), 48GB of unified memory, and 2TB of SSD storage is priced at ₹6,21,900. The Apple MacBook Pro with a ProLED XDR display is available in several configurations: the model with an M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, and 1TB SSD) is priced at ₹4,09,900; the version with a 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, and 2TB SSD is priced at ₹5,89,900; and the variant with a 40-core GPU, 48GB unified memory, and 2TB SSD is priced at ₹6,69,900.
Additionally, a 'nano-texture' display option can be added for an extra cost of ₹18,000. Pre-orders for these laptops are now open, and sales will begin on November 6.
Apple MacBook Pro ProLED XDR Features & Specifications
The Apple MacBook Pro comes with either a 14.2-inch tandem OLED display (with a resolution of 3024x1986 pixels) or a 16.2-inch tandem OLED display (with a resolution of 3472x2266 pixels). The display features ProMotion technology, offering a peak brightness of 2000 nits, a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1, and an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz. The laptop runs on macOS and is available with either the Apple M5 Pro or Apple M5 Max chip. It comes with 24GB, 36GB, or 48GB of unified memory, which can be configured up to 128GB. Storage options start at 1TB or 2TB SSD, with the ability to configure it up to 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB SSD. Other features include a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, an ambient light sensor, and a Force Touch trackpad for cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities. Connectivity options include a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.0, three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, an SDXC card slot, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a MagSafe 3 port. It features a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View support, capable of 1080p HD video recording, and includes an advanced image signal processor with computational video capabilities. It also comes with a studio-quality three-mic array featuring directional beamforming and a high signal-to-noise ratio. The laptop supports spatial audio through built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Regarding battery life, the 14-inch model is equipped with a 72.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, offering up to 22 hours of video streaming and 14 hours of wireless web browsing. The battery supports charging via a 70W or 96W USB-C power adapter, as well as through a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. The 16-inch model features a 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, providing up to 24 hours of video streaming (with the M5 Pro) or 22 hours (with the M5 Max), and up to 17 hours of wireless web browsing (with the M5 Pro) or 16 hours (with the M5 Max). This battery can be charged using a 140W USB-C power adapter or a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.
