While the updated M6 is a perfectly capable laptop in its own right, it fits a bit awkwardly into the current lineup of MacBooks. It's identical to the previous-gen M5 model, which came out in late 2025. But here's the problem: Despite having the exact same laptop specs (save for the chip difference), you can currently get the M5 for $200 less on Amazon and Walmart. If you're thinking that upgrading from the M5 to the M6 must be worth $200, I'm not so sure.