The M6 iMac should see up to double SSD read/write performance compared to the M4 model, too.
The previous entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro had the M5, so that one is just stepping up a single generation. In this case, that means up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to double the Neural Engine performance.
In addition to the M6 chip, both computers now have the N1 chip for wireless connectivity (that means Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6). The iMac is now configurable with up to 2.5Gb Ethernet, while the MacBook Pro still lacks an Ethernet port.
There are no outward design changes to either device; they both look exactly the same as their immediate predecessors. The iMac starts at $1,499 for the two-port version, or $1,699 for the four-port version. The M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999.
Pre-orders start October 28, and they ship November 6.
