Apple puts M6 chip in 14-inch MacBook Pro, promising up to 24 hours of battery life

Apple announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by its next-generation M6 processor. The laptop focuses heavily on local artificial intelligence processing, upgraded networking, and extended battery endurance.

The M6 architecture and performance

The M6 silicon contains a 12-core central processing unit and a 12-core graphics processing unit. Apple states the graphics unit is up to 30 percent faster than the previous M5 generation. For machine learning tasks, the graphics processor includes dedicated neural accelerators alongside a dual 16-core Neural Engine, which handles tasks up to 1.9 times faster than the M5.

Memory configurations begin at 16 gigabytes of unified memory, with support for up to 32 gigabytes and bandwidth reaching up to 170 gigabytes per second. Apple claims the laptop achieves up to 24 hours of battery life, representing the longest battery duration yet offered in a Mac computer.

Hardware features and operating system

The laptop includes support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 standards. It retains Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR screen with an optional nano-texture coating, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, and a six-speaker audio setup. The device comes in space black and silver finishes.

Shipping alongside macOS 27, the notebook integrates Apple Intelligence features and Siri AI. The updated assistant can access personal context across local applications to locate files, answer questions, and assist with writing tasks. Additional tools in the Safari browser can automatically sort tabs into topical categories or alert users to changes on websites.

Availability and materials

Apple used 45 percent recycled content across the device. This includes fully recycled aluminum in the chassis, recycled cobalt inside the battery, and recycled tantalum within internal capacitors. The company plans to accept pre-orders starting October 28, with general retail availability scheduled for November 6.