# The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-new-m6-macbook-pro-has-a-serious-price-problem/
- Published: 2026-10-28T18:57:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T19:25:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/m6-macbook-pro-price-problem/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- The 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.
- Sale-priced Mac alternatives may offer better value.
- The author is waiting for hands-on testing.

## Summary

Apple’s new 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro costs $1,999 for 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, a price the article argues is difficult to justify. The higher cost matters because buyers can find alternatives within Apple’s range that offer more flexibility or stronger performance for similar money.

The base model’s price rose by $300 earlier this year, and it uses the standard M6 chip. The author notes potential gains in graphics performance and AI tasks, but says a full assessment must wait for testing. At current sale prices, an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air together cost about the same; another option is an M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $200 more. These alternatives lack the M6 model’s Mini-LED screen and strong speakers, or differ in portability and setup.

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