Apple’s new MacBook Pro features a PROLED XDR display and Adobe RGB support

Apple’s latest MacBook Pro has attracted plenty of attention for its touchscreen and new M5 chips. But for creatives, one of the most important upgrades could be the display. Announced this week, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduce Apple’s PROLED XDR display, featuring tandem OLED technology, expanded color support, and improved calibration. It’s a significant change for anyone editing photos, particularly those preparing images for print.

Adobe RGB support is the big news for photographers

One of the most interesting additions is support for both P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. Previous MacBook Pro displays have focused on the P3 color gamut, which works well for digital content. Adobe RGB, however, is particularly relevant because it covers a wider range of greens and cyans commonly used in professional workflows.

Apple says the new display supports both color spaces within a single default preset, making it easier to move between photography, print, and digital work without constantly switching display settings. The company also claims more than 80% coverage of the Rec. 2020 color space, which should appeal to photographers and filmmakers working with HDR content.

Tandem OLED brings more than deeper blacks

Rather than relying on the mini-LED technology used in previous MacBook Pro models, the new display uses two self-illuminating pixel layers. This lets individual pixels produce light without a separate backlight, eliminating the blooming and halos that can appear around bright objects on darker backgrounds.

Apple claims up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR and SDR brightness, alongside a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The display also includes factory calibration and Apple’s Pro Display Calibrator, allowing professionals to calibrate it to specific targets.

The new MacBook Pro also offers an optional nano-texture display finish to reduce reflections, while its lighter design could make it more practical for photographers working away from the studio. However, Apple’s specifications don’t tell the whole story. Independent testing will be needed to establish how accurately the display reproduces Adobe RGB, how consistent its brightness is, and how well it performs in real editing workflows.

The new MacBook Pro starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch M5 Pro model, with availability beginning November 6th.