Amazon has cut the price by $600 on a high-end configuration of Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro, putting the model with the M5 Max chip at a new near-lowest price. This deal applies to the unit featuring an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a big 2TB SSD, which is now available for $3,499. Prime members can get shipping as soon as the next day depending on location.
Other Strong MacBook Pro Discounts This Weekend
If you don’t need that level of firepower, there are several other MacBook Pro deals worth checking out. A base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip (10-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is down to $1,849. Meanwhile, a 14-inch with the M5 Pro chip (15‐ and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB) drops to $2,299.99; another M5 Pro version with beefier 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM and 2TB storage comes in at $2,699 (a full $500 off).
Sticking with the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro, prices are also falling. An M5 Pro variant with a 24GB GPU and 1TB storage is down to $2,759.99, while an M5 Pro version with 48GB of RAM is available for $3,299. MacBook Pro M5 Max versions also received discounts: one model with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD is $500 off, as is an even more powerful 40-core GPU/48GB RAM option.
Why This Deal Stands Out
This marks a rare, meaningful discount for Apple’s high-performance laptop tier. The M5 Max renders it capable of handling demanding workloads like video editing, 3D rendering or large‐scale software builds, while the 14-inch form factor balances power with portability.
That Amazon is offering such steep price drops ahead of the weekend suggests inventory pushes and competitive pressure among retailers to move premium prosumer gear. For those holding off or putting off an M5 or M5 Pro variant until prices drop further, this weekend’s markdowns offer significant value.
What to consider: If you need top GPU performance, 36-core might not be enough—while the 40-core GPU Max model is discounted too, still a big jump in price. Also check your shipping address if you’re after next-day delivery, and be sure you’re getting the exact configuration listed—small specs changes like storage or RAM significantly affect value.
Why this matters: This sale underscores a shift in how Apple gear is priced in the consumer channel—steeper discounts on higher-end gear are infrequent, but when they happen, they redefine value for power users. Watch for further weekend sales; if supply or competition tightens, we could see more MacBook Pro lineup deals on similar spec models.
