Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry-level MacBook Pro in the works for spring 2027. However, this is no ordinary MacBook Pro update. It will bring the upcoming redesign to the entry level, something that was not previously expected. Typically, when Apple introduces a new MacBook Pro design, it takes a while to arrive. For example, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max was introduced in 2021, but the base MacBook Pro model kept the 13-inch design until 2023, when it got the 14-inch chassis with the M3 chip. Similarly, when Apple redesigned the MacBook Pro in 2016, it wasn’t until 2019 that the entry-level model got the Touch Bar. There’s also a similar story for the redesign of the 2012 MacBook Pro retina. This time, however, there will only be a gap of about 6 months before the redesign hits the entry level. Entry-level M7 with redesign According to Bloomberg, Apple will introduce the redesign to the entry-level MacBook Pro in early 2027, shortly after debuting it on the high-end MacBook Pros, which are rumored to be called the MacBook Ultra. From the report: Apple is also preparing a refreshed entry-level MacBook Pro, codenamed K104, for the first half of next year. The 14-inch laptop will adopt a new design in line with what Apple is preparing for high-end MacBooks with touch screens that will be available between the end of this year and the beginning of next year. It’s worth noting that there will also be another entry-level MacBook Pro with the current design and the M6 chip, which is currently on track to debut this fall alongside the redesigned high-end MacBook Pros. To make things even stranger, those redesigned high-end MacBook Pros are also expected to debut with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, instead of the M6 generation chips. Apple recently made the decision to abandon its plans for high-end M6 chips in order to speed up the M7. In short, it will look like this: Fall 2026: Entry-level MacBook Pro with M6/old design, high-end with M5 Pro/Max and new design Spring 2027: Entry-level MacBook Pro with M7 and new design Fall 2027: High-end MacBook Pro refresh with M7 Pro/M7 Max Of course, the redesign is expected to feature a slightly slimmer chassis, OLED displays with touch support, and possibly even come with a dynamic island. Summary With the recent price increases, this is excellent news for some people. I’m sure the redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro will probably cost upwards of $2,500, so if you’re looking for something cheaper with the M7 chip and redesign, you’ll just have to wait until next spring. It’s certainly unfortunate that the current $1,999 price of the entry-level MacBook Pro is what versions of the Pro chip cost just under a year ago, but that’s the inevitable reality of this memory shortage. Are you waiting for the redesigned MacBook Pro M7? Let us know in the comments. My Favorite Apple Accessories Recommendations: Follow Michael: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram FTC: We use automatic affiliate links to generate income. Further.
