Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro: Prices and release dates in Asia
Apple has unveiled its new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip, with prices starting at Rs 239,900 ($2,521) in India. Pre-orders open on 28 October, while deliveries and in-store sales begin on 6 November.
The laptop, announced on 27 October, will be available in space black and silver. Apple is launching it across 35 countries and regions, although pre-order dates differ slightly between Asian markets.
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In India, eligible students and educators can purchase the new MacBook Pro for Rs 227,900, representing a Rs 12,000 ($126) discount on the standard starting price, according to Apple’s official announcement.
Orders open through Apple’s Indian online store and Apple Store app at 10:40 p.m. Indian Standard Time on 28 October. Customers can also purchase the laptop from Apple Stores and authorised resellers starting on 6 November.
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How much will the new MacBook cost across Asia?
Apple has confirmed the starting prices for the M6 MacBook Pro in several Asian markets.
| Market | Starting price | Pre-orders |
|---|---|---|
| India | Rs 239,900 ($2,521) | 28 October |
| Japan | ¥339,800 | 29 October |
| Singapore | S$2,699 | 29 October |
| Hong Kong | HK$15,999 | 29 October |
| Malaysia | RM 8,299 | 29 October |
| Thailand | ฿69,900 | Date not specified |
*Actual pricing as of October 28
The prices come from Apple’s regional announcements. India, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia have a confirmed 6 November availability date. Apple has announced pricing for Thailand but has not specified an exact local sales date.
For Indian buyers, Apple also lists financing offers of up to 12 months of no-cost instalments and instant cashback of up to Rs 15,000 ($158) on selected products with eligible bank cards. The discounts depend on the applicable offer conditions. Apple
What changes with the M6 MacBook Pro?
The new M6 laptop features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU. Apple claims graphics performance is up to 30% faster and AI workloads run up to 25% faster than on the previous M5 chip.
Other specifications include a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, a six-speaker audio system and up to 24 hours of battery life, according to Apple.
«The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 delivers a fantastic combination of performance, capability, and value,» said Shelly Goldberg, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering.
The laptop runs macOS 27 Golden Gate, which includes Apple’s updated Siri AI assistant and additional Apple Intelligence features.
