The M5 Pro and M5 Max are expected to arrive next month, but if you cannot muster the patience for the more powerful 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models , or if you think that you have little use for such expensive configurations, we have just the deal for you. The M5 MacBook Pro continues to be an exceptional performer in multiple areas, and given that manufacturers have little choice but to charge premiums for increased storage and memory, Apple and Amazon have gone in the opposite direction, with the more capable 24GB unified RAM and 512GB SSD option going for $200 off on the online retailer. With the latest price cut, you can grab these portable Macs for $1,799.
Increased memory helps in multitasking, gaming, running local LLMs and more, making the M5 MacBook Pro a beast in all areas
Both the Silver and Space Black colors belonging to the M5 MacBook Pro are included in the discount, so you won’t have to worry about your favorite paint job not being included in this list. As for why the 24GB unified memory option is ideal in this day and age, we’ve already reported that gaming is slowly becoming extremely limited on 16GB configurations, as this amount is used up quickly, forcing the data to be temporarily written to the SSD, resulting in major performance dips and stuttering.
With the higher-end M5 MacBook Pro, you won’t face those difficulties, and what’s even better is that you can leverage the increased memory count for opening up apps in succession or even run on-device Large Language Models if you’re into that sort of thing. The M5 is a solid upgrade, and despite Apple sticking with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU like the M4, the chipset is only a hairline slower than the M1 Ultra while also delivering impressive performance in Cyberpunk 2077.
The M5 MacBook Pro shares the same chassis as the M4 MacBook Pr,o and thankfully, Apple has upgraded the SSD speeds on the latest model, making everything snappy and lightning-fast. In short, the $200 discount will be more than worth i,t but in light of the current memory shortage, we wouldn’t advise readers to waste unnecessary time mulling a purchase because price fluctuations are all over the place right now.
Get the M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD from Amazon - $1,799 (10 percent off, discount applicable on both the Space Black and Silver colors)
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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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