When to Buy Mac

Compare release timing and buying advice across 12 current products.

Buying timing is estimated from historical release cycles and the age of the current product, for reference only.

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Buying Advice

The world’s best pro laptop now features an industry-leading tandem OLED display, an intuitive Touch experience, blazing-fast M5 Pro and M5 Max performance and AI capabilities, and up to 24 hours of battery life, all in a thinner, lighter design.

Days Since Release 4 days
1%
2026-10-28

Average Cycle 367 days

The world’s best pro laptop now features an industry-leading tandem OLED display, an intuitive Touch experience, blazing-fast M5 Pro and M5 Max performance and AI capabilities, and up to 24 hours of battery life, all in a thinner, lighter design.

Days Since Release 4 days
1%
2026-10-28

Average Cycle 367 days

iMac (M6, four ports) product image

iMac (M6, four ports)

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Early Cycle

With blazing-fast performance, enhanced connectivity, Siri AI, and macOS 27, all in a stunning design in seven vibrant colors, the world’s best all-in-one gets even better.

Days Since Release 5 days
0.7%
2026-10-27

Average Cycle 672 days

Refresh History

2024-10 · 729 days
2023-10 · 364 days
iMac (M6, two ports) product image

iMac (M6, two ports)

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Early Cycle

With blazing-fast performance, enhanced connectivity, Siri AI, and macOS 27, all in a stunning design in seven vibrant colors, the world’s best all-in-one gets even better.

Days Since Release 5 days
0.7%
2026-10-27

Average Cycle 672 days

Refresh History

2024-10 · 729 days
2023-10 · 364 days
MacBook Pro 14-in. (M6) product image

MacBook Pro 14-in. (M6)

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Early Cycle

Supercharged by M6, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features incredible performance and next-level AI capabilities, enhanced connectivity, and up to 24 hours of battery life, delivering even more value.

Days Since Release 5 days
1%
2026-10-27

Average Cycle 435 days

Refresh History

2025-10 · 377 days
2024-10 · 350 days
2023-10 · 366 days
2022-06 · 511 days
2020-11 · 573 days
MacBook Neo product image

MacBook Neo

First Generation
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The magic of Mac at a surprising price.

Days Since Release 242 days

First Generation

Not enough release history

242 days
2026-03-04
Studio Display (2026) product image

Studio Display (2026)

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Early Cycle

An immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display with camera, audio, and Thunderbolt 5. The ideal companion for Mac.

Days Since Release 243 days
17%
2026-03-03

Average Cycle 1456 days

Refresh History

2022-03 · 1456 days
Studio Display XDR product image

Studio Display XDR

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Early Cycle

An advanced 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display. 2000 nits peak HDR brightness, P3 + Adobe RGB, and 120Hz. The ultimate pro display.

Days Since Release 243 days
10%
2026-03-03

Average Cycle 2465 days

Refresh History

2019-06 · 2465 days