Not today's MacBooks, but Apple just announced the first touchscreen MacBook Pro, arriving Nov 6. Every MacBook sold before this has no touch screen; the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display adds touch.
Apple announced it on Oct. 28. This is confirmed, not a rumor. Pre-orders are open, and the laptops reach stores on Friday, Nov. 6.
Do MacBooks have touch screens?
Until this announcement, no. Apple's post describes touch as coming to the Mac for the first time. The new MacBook Pro pairs touch input with a tandem OLED display Apple calls PROLED XDR. Our full report on the PROLED XDR MacBook Pro has the display figures and specs.
Which MacBook has a touch screen?
Only the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. It uses an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. U.S. starting prices:
| Configuration | Starting price |
|---|---|
| 14-inch, M5 Pro | $2,899 |
| 16-inch, M5 Pro | $3,399 |
| 14-inch, M5 Max | $4,499 |
| 16-inch, M5 Max | $4,799 |
Can you touch a MacBook Air or other current MacBooks?
Apple's announcement does not mention touch for them. Older MacBooks, and any model without the PROLED XDR Display, do not have one. Apple's announcement covers only the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Alternatives if you do not want to pay $2,899
The 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and also arrives Nov. 6. It has a Liquid Retina XDR display and no touch. That is $900 less than the cheapest touch model.
What this means for you
If you want a MacBook you can touch, there is one, and the date is confirmed. If you only want a good laptop, touch is not required, and the M6 model costs less. Check Apple's configurator before ordering, since the prices above are starting prices.
What we checked
Dates and prices come from Apple's newsroom post, checked at 12:46 a.m. ET on Nov. 2. The M6 details come from our earlier story. We have not tested the touch screen, and the specs are Apple's own.
