Apple recently announceda new lineup ofMacBook Pro laptopsfeaturing its M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. While a lot has changed on the inside for this year’s MacBook Pro refresh, not much has been refreshed on the outside. The MacBook Pro design hasn’t been refreshed in years, aside from a new space black color.
Unfortunately, that likely isn’t changing anytime soon.
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024)
Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes packed with performance thanks to the new M4 chipset inside. It also has support for Apple Intelligence.
Refreshed M4 MacBook Pro lineup is designed from the ground up to be AI-ready
Beyond the chip refresh, the overall design of Apple’s 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro remains the same.
Apple hasn’t changed the MacBook Pro design since 2021
The MacBook Pro redesign in 2026 is expected to have an OLED screen
The current MacBook Pro design made its debut in 2021 with the release of the M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro. Though 2021 may not seem that long ago, it’s an eternity in the tech world. If the MacBook Pro’s next design overhaul isn’t until 2026, that design will have lasted five years.
The next MacBook Pro design is expected to undergo a couple of notable changes. First, Apple is rumoured to have plans to transition to an OLED display, borrowing the technology seen on the newM4 iPad Pro. It’s also expected to feature a “thinner design” (via9to5Mac).
When the first Apple silicon chips came out, the MacBook Pros got a little thicker, so a slightly thinner design would be a welcome change, as long as it doesn’t compromise performance or thermals. If you need a new MacBook Pro right now or are looking to get one for the first time, the 2024 M4 MacBook Pro is a solid choice. With the next design overhaul not coming until 2026, it seems like 2025 will be another chipset refresh like this year.
The iPad mini (2024) is great for reading and gaming, but not much else
Unless you’re looking for an all-in-one media device and don’t mind a lackluster display, most people will be better off using their phone.
