Apple is reportedly planning a major overhaul of its MacBook Pro lineup in 2027, with most non-touchscreen models expected to disappear as the company shifts its focus towards more expensive touchscreen laptops.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple intends to discontinue its existing M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models when the second generation of its touchscreen laptops arrives next year.

The change would leave the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro as the only model without touchscreen functionality, effectively making touch support exclusive to Apple’s premium laptops.

Apple recently unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pros, introducing redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch models featuring PROLED XDR displays.

Despite the launch, the company has continued selling its older M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops, providing consumers with less expensive alternatives to the new touchscreen models.

However, those options are reportedly set to disappear in 2027 as Apple transitions to its next generation of MacBook Pro hardware.

The upcoming premium models are expected to feature M7 Pro and M7 Max processors, with improvements in performance and artificial intelligence capabilities.

The standard 14-inch MacBook Pro is also tipped to receive an M7 chip and adopt the thinner, lighter design introduced with the touchscreen models, although its display will remain non-touch.

The biggest impact could be on pricing.

Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $4,599 for the 14-inch model, while the 16-inch version begins at $5,499.

Both represent a US$400 increase over the previous premium models.

Meanwhile, the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $3,199, creating a substantial gap between Apple’s standard and touchscreen offerings.

If those prices remain unchanged next year, consumers wanting a touchscreen MacBook Pro could face paying an additional $1,400 over the entry-level model.

The shift could prove controversial among buyers who want touchscreen functionality without paying for the additional performance of Apple’s more powerful Pro and Max processors.

It would also represent a significant change in Apple’s laptop strategy, following years of resistance to touchscreen technology despite its widespread adoption across competing Windows devices.

Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro models are currently available for pre-order, with deliveries beginning November 6.

While Apple has not confirmed its 2027 plans, the reported changes suggest touchscreen technology could become a key dividing line between its standard and premium MacBook Pro models.