Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple plans to release two redesigned MacBook Pros in 2021, and a new MacBook Air in 2022, all come with mini-LED displays and Apple Silicon chips.
In a research report to investors, Kuo stated that the two new MacBook Pros will adopt a redesigned form factor and are expected to be released in 2021. In addition, Apple is expected to release a new "affordable" MacBook Air in 2022. The new products will be featuring Apple Silicon chips and mini-LED displays.
Kuo believes that the cost of the Apple Silicon of the new MacBook will be lower, which offsets the increase in cost brought about by mini-LEDs. In addition, he expects Apple's laptops to become the main driving factor for mini-LED panel shipments.
Prior to this, Kuo said that the mini-LED display of the iPad Pro will start production in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is expected to be launched in the first half of 2021.
Kuo believes that the cost of the Apple Silicon of the new MacBook will be lower, which offsets the increase in cost brought about by mini-LEDs. In addition, he expects Apple's laptops to become the main driving factor for mini-LED panel shipments.
Prior to this, Kuo said that the mini-LED display of the iPad Pro will start production in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is expected to be launched in the first half of 2021.