Don’t wait for the rumored OLED MacBook Pro – here are 3 reasons why the M5 MacBook Pro could be a wiser upgrade

Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro will introduce several new technologies
Yet it’s also a risky proposition for a number of reasons
There are three main arguments for potentially avoiding the laptop

There’s been renewed talk about Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro and its OLED display, which could launch as soon as late 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. But before that, a MacBook Pro equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are also expected to make an appearance within a matter of weeks. All of which raises an important question – are you better off getting the M5 model or waiting for the rumored M6 upgrade?

Well, there are three main points to consider here: the potential price of that OLED panel, the impact of the ongoing memory crisis, and issues that can arise from first-generation products. When you put all those factors together, it could make more sense to pull the trigger on the imminent M5-generation MacBook Pro, if you’re in the market for one of Apple’s laptops.

Let’s start with that OLED panel. Apple’s MacBook Pro has used mini-LED tech for a few years now. Yet while it results in a phenomenal viewing experience, the switch to OLED panels could take the improvements even further. What’s more, Apple is widely expected to build touchscreen functionality into these displays – when you combine that with the OLED improvement, we could see a significant price increase when the M6-generation of MacBook Pro rolls around, assuming all versions get that new display.