MacBook Pro OLED Redesign Could Be Significantly Lighter Than Current Models

Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro redesign could bring more than an OLED display and touchscreen support. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new MacBook Pro models are expected to be “significantly lighter” than the current generation, potentially making Apple’s professional notebook much easier to carry.

The report suggests Apple has reengineered the internal layout of the MacBook Pro by miniaturizing components and rearranging them to reduce the overall weight. While Apple has not confirmed the redesign, the change could be particularly noticeable on the larger 16-inch model.

A Much Lighter MacBook Pro

The current MacBook Pro remains considerably heavier than the MacBook Air. The 16-inch MacBook Pro weighs up to around 4.7 pounds, while the 15-inch MacBook Air weighs approximately 3.3 pounds.

Apple’s upcoming redesign could narrow that gap. Gurman did not provide an exact weight for the new models, but described the machines as significantly lighter, suggesting the reduction could be substantial rather than a minor adjustment. The lighter construction would also complement the thinner design that has been rumored for the next-generation MacBook Pro.

OLED Display and Touchscreen Expected

Weight reduction is just one part of what could be Apple's biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years. The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch models are widely rumored to feature OLED displays, which would replace the mini-LED technology used in current MacBook Pro models. OLED could provide deeper blacks, improved contrast and more precise control over individual pixels.

The new MacBook Pro is also expected to become the first Mac with a touchscreen, marking a significant change in Apple's long-standing approach to Mac computers. Other rumored design changes include a Dynamic Island-style camera cutout instead of the current notch and a substantially thinner chassis.

M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Could Power the New Models

Despite the major physical redesign, Apple is reportedly expected to continue using its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in these higher-end models. The OLED MacBook Pro is expected to sit above the existing MacBook Pro lineup rather than immediately replace every current model. Apple is also reportedly testing the new machines with macOS 27.2, which is currently in beta.

This means Apple could combine the performance of its existing high-end chips with a significantly redesigned chassis, OLED display and touchscreen technology.

Possible Launch Later This Year

Apple is rumored to introduce the redesigned MacBook Pro in October or November 2026. Gurman has previously indicated that the launch could happen as early as October, although it could slip into November. If the reports are accurate, the new MacBook Pro could represent one of Apple's most significant Mac hardware changes in several years.

A thinner and significantly lighter design, combined with an OLED touchscreen and Dynamic Island-style display cutout, could make the next MacBook Pro considerably more portable while retaining the performance expected from Apple's professional notebooks. Apple has not yet officially announced the new MacBook Pro, so its final specifications, weight, pricing and release date remain unconfirmed.