Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro redesign arrives in spring 2027

Apple plans to release a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro with the M7 chip in spring 2027, bringing a new design to the base model just six months after its high-end debut, a faster timeline than previous refreshes. The entry-level model, code-named K104, will adopt the thinner chassis and OLED touch displays slated for premium MacBooks arriving between late 2026 and early 2027. A separate entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip and current design is still expected this fall, alongside high-end models using M5 Pro and M5 Max chips due to Apple's decision to accelerate M7 development. Historically, design updates took years to reach entry-level models, such as the 2021 redesign reaching base models only in 2023. The accelerated timeline may offer a more affordable path to the new design, though recent price hikes mean the current $1,999 entry point remains higher than previous Pro-chip models.