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Don’t want a touchscreen? All premium MacBook Pros could have one soon, reports say
Apple reportedly plans to phase out non-touch premium MacBook Pros, starting in 2027.
Key points
- Apple is said to begin phasing out premium non-touch MacBook Pros in 2027.
- Higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations without a touchscreen will be discontinued, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
- The 14-inch MacBook Pro is unlikely to get a touchscreen and is predicted to feature an M7 processor.
Why it matters. The move could widen the price gap between entry-level and premium MacBook Pros, leaving buyers to decide whether a touchscreen is worth considerably more money.
Apple is reportedly set to stop selling premium non-touch MacBook Pros, with the first changes arriving in 2027, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. The higher-end 16-inch configurations without a touchscreen will be discontinued, while the 14-inch model stays the affordable option and is unlikely to get a touchscreen. The 14-inch MacBook Pro carries a $1,999 price, with the touchscreen model starting at $2,899.
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Don’t want a touchscreen? All premium MacBook Pros could have one soon, reports say
New reports indicate the touchscreens are to become the standard on premium MacBook Pros. ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple is said to begin phasing out premium non-touch MacBook Pros in 2027. The entry-level 14-inch models will still not have touchscreens, however. The premium touchscreen models create a clearer distinction between entry-level and premium laptops. According to reports, Apple will eliminate non-touch versions of the premium MacBook Pros as soon as next year. This would make touchscreen technology a defining feature of MacBook Pro laptops with the Pro and Max chipsets, separating them from the entry-level MacBook Pros with base-model chips. The higher-end 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations without the touchscreen will be discontinued, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in the Power On newsletter , with the first models arriving in 2027. Also: Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pros may be late, but they have one big advantage More from ZDNET The 14-inch MacBook Pro will remain the affordable option within the lineup and is unlikely to receive a touchscreen upgrade. It is predicted to feature an M7 processor and a redesigned thinner chassis. The move widens the divide between entry-level Apple laptops and flagship models, and the price tag for the premium laptops is likely to reflect it. In 2027, buyers will face the decision about whether touchscreen technology justifies s.