Apple’s latest MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip sits at the top end of the Mac laptop range, aimed at people who want sustained performance without jumping to a desktop. It competes with premium Windows creator laptops, but macOS apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro tend to make the most of Apple silicon, especially for video, audio and development work. This configuration pairs the M6 with 24GB of unified memory, which is the upgrade many buyers consider once they start pushing heavier workflows.

Who is the 24GB version for?

24GB makes sense if you keep lots of apps and browser tabs open while working in Lightroom, Xcode, Premiere, or running virtual machines. Unified memory is shared across the CPU and GPU, so extra headroom can reduce slowdowns when projects get bigger. If your use is mainly Office, streaming and light photo edits, the base memory is usually enough.

  • 24GB unified memory, better for multitasking and larger creative projects
  • Apple M6 chip, tuned for fast performance per watt and quieter operation under load