In just a couple of months, consumers who were hunting for a boatload of deals quickly began ‘panic buying’ because the DRAM crisis has forced manufacturers to introduce price hikes that have never been seen before. Even Lenovo, which is the largest notebook maker in the world, has urged customers to head out and make hardware upgrades as quickly as possible. However, what about those seeking an M5 MacBook Pro? Well, you can rest easy because these machines are going in the completely opposite direction, with two configurations sporting up to 24GB of unified RAM and a 1TB SSD going for up to $200 off on Amazon.
The price cuts on the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro have lowered in frequency, but you still have a couple of opportunities to get the best deal
Coming to the first offer, the Space Black version of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified RAM and a 1TB SSD is going for $1,599, or $200 off on the online retailer. For those who don’t know, the aforementioned price is the launch MSRP of the base M5 MacBook Pro, and on this occasion, you’re getting double the SSD for a whole lot less. We have often given Apple a barrage of criticism for charging hefty premiums on RAM and storage upgrades, but given the current shortage, we’ll refrain from passing any comments.
As for the top-end version with 24GB of unified RAM and a 1TB SSD, it’s $174 off on Amazon and listed at $1,825 in Silver. The M5 MacBook Pro might share the same dimensions as its immediate predecessor, but Apple has not just added a significantly faster SSD than the M4 MacBook Pro, but the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU belonging to the M5 deliver incredible performance, with the chipset almost able to rival the M1 Ultra in multi-core performance while running half the number of cores.
You also get that gorgeous 14-inch mini-LED with a 120Hz refresh rate, a solid unibody aluminum chassis with fine-tuned hinges, a massive trackpad, and a double-digit battery life. Looking at the other expensive alternatives, doesn’t the M5 MacBook Pro look like a more salivating offer?
Get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD from Amazon - $1,599 (11 percent off, discount applicable on Space Black color)
Get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD from Amazon - $1,825 (9 percent off, discount applicable on Silver 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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