Apple has officially entered the laptop OLED market with the release of the new MacBook Pro equipped with the PROLED XDR display. Built around the M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets, these updated machines deliver no internal processing performance gains over their predecessors, focusing entirely on visual and physical transformations instead. The elimination of heavy mini-LED backlights allows the new laptops to shed more than half a pound, bringing the 14-inch model down to three pounds and the 16-inch version to four pounds.
Beyond weight savings, the adoption of a tandem OLED panel introduces a touchscreen interface to the ecosystem. This addition enables Apple to remove the traditional camera cutout notch and replace it with a more compact Dynamic Island, maximizing the available screen real estate. The PROLED XDR setup utilizes multiple layers of diodes to boost standard brightness to 1,000 nits, pushing up to 2,000 nits in HDR mode while automatically adjusting for ambient outdoor light.
The manufacturing behind these panels marks a shift away from standard LTPS and LTPO backplanes. Instead, the laptops rely on a high-mobility oxide transistor layer designed to deliver greater power efficiency and color precision. This accuracy is tailored for professional environments demanding strict color gamuts like Adobe RGB, P3, and DICOM medical imaging, backed by Apple's latest color calibration modes.
Pricing for the entry-level 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, carrying a $400 premium over previous configurations. While refresh rates span from 10Hz to 120Hz via ProMotion technology rather than pushing into high-refresh gaming territory, the display aims to set a new benchmark for professional portable workstations.
Apple Brings Tandem OLED and Touch Functionality to M5 MacBook Pro
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