Rumored MacBook Pro OLED Said to Be 'Significantly Lighter' as Launch Nears

TechRadar reported the latest claim, which also says the MacBook Pro OLED should be thinner as well as significantly lighter. Other rumors include a touchscreen with a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and the use of Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. TechRadar noted that the information should be treated with appropriate caution.

The rumor has drawn a surprising amount of negative reaction online, particularly over the prospect of a thinner and lighter design. One Reddit commenter complained: 'The thick chassis of the current Pro is perfect. If people want thin they have the MacBook Air.' Another heavily upvoted comment said: 'The current design is genius I'm actually not ready to move on from it.'

Concerns also center on what might be sacrificed. Some users worry that miniaturizing parts could compromise battery capacity. One Redditor wrote: 'Let's hope this isn't affecting the battery capacity… the current design of the internals is packed, it's not like there's anything redundant nor do I see them changing the chassis material.' Others fear connectivity rather than battery life will suffer, with fewer ports on the OLED model.

The biggest complaint, according to TechRadar, remains price, with worries that adding another premium design element to the configuration could make the OLED laptop even more expensive. One Redditor joked: 'I think this is a misunderstanding. Your wallet will be significantly lighter.' TechRadar said the joke was not the only one of its kind on Reddit, and that skeptics and cynics currently appear to outnumber those excited about the first OLED model.

Editor's Summary The rumor says Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro may be significantly lighter and thinner, with a possible launch later this month or in November. It may include a touchscreen with a Dynamic Island and M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Online reaction has focused on concerns about battery capacity, port connectivity and price.