Apple’s newest MacBook Pro is faster, especially for AI workloads, but that doesn’t automatically make it a must-have upgrade.

The company announced the 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro on Oct. 27, introducing a 12-core CPU, improved graphics and on-device AI performance, and updated wireless connectivity. The laptop starts at $1,999, with preorders opening October 28 and availability beginning November 6.

For professionals and businesses considering an upgrade, the question is whether those improvements offer enough value over the M5, particularly when much of the MacBook Pro’s design and hardware remains familiar.

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M6 delivers faster graphics and on-device AI

The biggest change is Apple’s M6 chip, which features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, each with two more…