After Apple introduced MacBook Pro models with a PROLED XDR display last week, attention quickly shifted to what may come next. 9to5Mac, citing Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, reported that Apple is planning a base MacBook Pro powered by an M7 chip for 2027, along with a second-generation high-end touchscreen model. Apple has not announced release dates, specifications or prices for these products, so the details remain reported plans rather than confirmed product commitments.
According to the report, the next base MacBook Pro is expected to use the thinner and lighter design and slimmer bezels introduced on the recently announced high-end models. It would use the standard M7 chip. The reporting does not confirm that the entry-level model will receive the PROLED XDR display or touchscreen features. Bringing the new exterior design to the base model could make the product family look more consistent while preserving distinctions in processors and display technology.
Gurman also expects Apple to introduce a second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. Earlier reporting said Apple may skip the M6 Pro and M6 Max generations and move directly to the M7 family, with a greater emphasis on on-device artificial-intelligence processing. Apple has not disclosed the chips’ architecture, performance figures or specific AI capabilities. The reported roadmap therefore does not establish how much faster the machines will be or what new software features they will enable.
The report also raises the possibility that Apple could eventually bring its touch and non-touch high-end MacBook Pro lines together. Gurman has argued that maintaining two premium product families adds work for engineering, marketing and manufacturing teams, while the price difference between them may be small enough to make long-term separation less attractive. This is analysis about a possible product strategy, not confirmation that Apple has decided to discontinue non-touch models.
The reported plan points to 2027 for both the base M7 MacBook Pro and the next high-end touchscreen models, but no specific launch date has been announced. Release timing could change as Apple develops the chips, manages its supply chain and adjusts its product plans. Buyers should treat the information as a report about Apple’s roadmap rather than an official announcement.