Hardware
Does 14-inch MacBook Pro work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — 14-inch MacBook Pro is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
Last updated 2025-10-30
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use 14-inch MacBook Pro on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.