Announced October 27, the 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and goes on sale November 6. That’s $900 more than the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and $700 more than the 15-inch model. For businesses planning laptop purchases, the price difference raises a practical question: which upgrades justify the additional expense?

The new M6 model is a minor update, but it could be a big deal if you're already planning on upgrading. I tried it at Apple's launch event in Los Angeles, then sifted through the details to see where it lands.

Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature an upgraded six-speaker sound system, with redesigned woofers and tweeters, along with dedicated audio tuning for use with the lid closed. Apple says the new woofer design delivers 50% deeper bass,