Apple is sticking with the same design as the 14-inch MacBook Pro, but the internals have received a major upgrade thanks to the M5 Pro. However, those considering an upgrade may also notice that the starting price of this portable device has increased to $2,199, up from $1,999. Luckily, Amazon has your back as it has discounted all configurations listed with the aforementioned SoC by $150, meaning the starting price has dropped to $2,049.99.
The latest Fusion architecture gives the M5 Pro the same maximum CPU core count as the M5 Max, with base storage also increased to a 1TB SSD
The most affordable version of the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro uses a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, paired with 24 GB of unified memory, and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD. Apple really hits a home run with the specs as you get more cores, more integrated RAM and twice the storage. Of course, this isn’t the only configuration available at the online retailer, and if you need more internal storage, a 2TB version of the same configuration is available for $2,449.99.
The higher-end model bumps the CPU and GPU cores to 18 and 20 respectively, with the same amount of integrated memory and a 2 TB SSD for $2,649.99. Delivery is expected on April 6, so you’ll have to wait a bit before the portable Mac you want reaches your address. In terms of performance, the M5 Pro with its 18-core CPU nearly matches the M5 Max and M3 Ultra in Geekbench 6’s single-core and multi-core benchmarks, with the 14-inch MacBook Pro offering the same gorgeous mini-LED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Apple also claims that its little machine can run for up to 18 hours on a single charge, and with internal storage operating at faster PCIe NVMe Gen 5 speeds, the latest MacBook Pro will be faster than ever. Unfortunately, it’s unknown when this sale will end, so if you want one of the most powerful and compact notebooks for this generation and don’t mind a $150 price drop, this purchase is for you.
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