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Touchscreen MacBook Pro Nears as 9to5Mac Questions OLED Premium Versus RAM or SSD

9to5Mac says Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro is a week from announcement, with OLED and a lighter design expected. It asks whether a $500–$700 premium beats doubling RAM or SSD on the current model.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-21 23:21

The report, published Oct. 21, said pricing has not been disclosed. It said the new model will carry a significant premium over the existing MacBook Pro, with the author estimating $500 to $700. At that level, the article asked readers whether the touchscreen and OLED upgrade would be a better deal than spending about $600 to double RAM or double SSD capacity on the current model.

9to5Mac said excitement around an OLED Mac has been considerable, citing the quality of OLED panels on iPad Pro. It added a counterpoint: Apple’s IPS LCD panels with mini-LED backlighting have looked excellent and rival many OLED screens, so the author expects the improvement in display quality to be modest.

Interest in the touchscreen has been much lower, according to the report. A segment of Apple users is eager for it, but the majority view described by the article is that the feature will have limited utility and attract fingerprints. The author cited personal use of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard as a pseudo-laptop, saying the trackpad was used for everything except scrolling and that the appeal of a touchscreen Mac is therefore unclear.

A lighter MacBook Pro would be welcome, the article said, and a significant weight reduction could be a reason to consider the new model. But it added that unless the weight approaches that of a MacBook Air, the change may not justify a substantial premium.

With the rumored $600 premium, the article framed the choice as between the new touchscreen and OLED features and doubling RAM or SSD size on the existing model. It invited readers to vote in a poll and comment on which option they consider the better deal.