MacBook Pro with 14-inch display may arrive in 2021

Instead of a late 2020 arrival, Mac users may have to wait until 2021 before they can get their hands on a 14-inch MacBook Pro, a leaker claims.

Following the launch of the refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, people paying attention to rumors may have wondered why Apple didn't upgrade the display to a 14-inch model, as suggested in speculation. It seems that, at least according to some leakers, the wait could stretch into 2021 or beyond.

The anonymous @L0vetodream Twitter account posted on Monday about a "MBP14 next year," in reference to a new display size. Seemingly backing up the rumor, prominent leaker Jon Prosser replied with "100%," most likely as a confirmation that he has similar information.

in my dream MBP14 next year
— (@L0vetodream) May 11, 2020

While the account is relative new to Twitter, one that was started in February 20920, it has gained a following for making a number of bold predictions in a short timeframe. It also has a relatively good track record, having predicted the iPad Pro LiDAR sensor ahead of its release, while other suggestions relating to AirPods over-ear headphones have seemingly been corroborated by other rumors.

At the same time, while the tweet could be an indication of Apple's own internal scheduling, it is equally plausible that the leak is an educated guess. Apple typically upgrades its MacBook Pro models once per year, with a few rare exceptions, making a 2021 refresh with a new display size quite possible.

Apple also has ample opportunities to change the display, even in 2020. A version equipped with a Mini LED screen could easily warrant an early size change to go with the technology upgrade, while the supposed ARM-based Mac offers another chance for Apple to release a radically redesigned product to help developers migrate their projects.

9 Comments

tipoo 1121 comments · 14 Years

About 4 years ago

I want a 14" mini-LED Macbook Pro with Tiger Lake so bad, been holding out on my 15" 2014 Pro through the butterfly generation...But at that point the ARM switch will also be breathing down our necks.

Maybe WWDC will shed some light. If they said that x86 devices will continue to live alongside them then I'd be more comfortable.

Ofer 269 comments · 8 Years

“While the account is relative new to Twitter, one that was started in February 20920”

I guess it’s a consolation to fans of Twitter that the service will continue to exist so far in the future.

charlesatlas 401 comments · 9 Years

I've wondered for a while why Apple can't squeeze edge-to-edge displays into their MBPs. Must be some kind of technical reason.

Xed 2871 comments · 4 Years

charlesatlas said:

I've wondered for a while why Apple can't squeeze edge-to-edge displays into their MBPs. Must be some kind of technical reason.

They can do it, but there are drawbacks for doing it. To name just a couple concerns off the top of my head, the display lid would likely have to be thicker at the edges to accommodate the display and the structural support for the lid stress with opening and closing 10s of thousands of times, and you'd need to get rid of the camera, unless you also want to use a notch (which I'd love to see), which would also imply the use of Face ID which likely means those components would have to be smaller to accommodate the small space at the edge of the lid.

Or, even if it was all technically possible it may be cost prohibitive. We like to think that Apple uses the best of everything but every choice in weighted by cost.

wood1208 2932 comments · 10 Years

Too late for those who were waiting/planning to buy 2020 14.1" Macbook Pro. Now, they are forced into buying 2020 Macbook Air because 14.1" MBP screen was already baked into expectation and purchase plan. That 14.1 differentiator is not there so why pay more for 2020 MBP vs 2020 MBA for slightly more performance.