Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro witnessed a stellar $250 discount on all configurations listed on Amazon, right up to the version that shipped with 24GB unified RAM and a 1TB SSD. Unfortunately, several of those models have been taken off the virtual sale shelf, so you’ll have to wait for another opportunity to come through. Fortunately, there are still a couple of M5 MacBook Pro versions that you can grab on the online retailer, and best of all, these start from $1,349.
The M5 chipset is a solid performer when running in the new MacBook Pro, able to tackle taxing workloads without breaking a sweat while also getting some gaming done
The base model is the first to maintain its $250 discount on Amazon, priced at $1,349 and featuring 16GB of unified RAM, along with a 512GB SSD. The second one offers the same amount of memory, but with double the storage at 1TB. With the higher-tier version’s $250 price reduction, the M5 MacBook Pro’s updated $1,549 figure is $50 less than what Apple launched its portable Mac at, so you’re still getting tremendous savings even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Those seeking the 24GB unified RAM version have some unfortunate news; these machines are no longer discounted, meaning you will either have to pay the full price for one of these units or wait for a future price cut. For multitasking aficionados who want to open multiple browser tabs while also running their game in the background, the 24GB unified RAM option is perfect for you. We will wait for the right offer to return and update you accordingly.
As for those who have their sights set on the current discounted configurations, the M5 chipset is a notable upgrade because its multi-core performance is only a hairline slower than the M1 Ultra, which was Apple’s first workstation-class SoC. What is thoroughly impressive is that the M5 can match the M1 Ultra’s performance while sporting only half the number of cores and consuming significantly less power.
Apple has also made its M5 MacBook Pro snappier by adding a faster SSD with higher read and write speeds than the M4 versions. As for gaming, the chipset delivers a solid framerate boost, with Cyberpunk 2077 running smoother than the M4, all the while having ray tracing enabled. Anyone who thought the M5 was just an iterative update will be proven incorrect on numerous occasions, so if the configurations listed below sate your requirements, what’s there to think about? Upgrade now.
Get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD from Amazon - $1,349 (16 percent off, discount applicable on Silver and Space Black colors)
Get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD from Amazon - $1,549 (14 percent off, discount applicable on the Space Black color)
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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