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Apple is preparing to launch a redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro in October or November 2026. The new models will feature Tandem OLED touchscreens, Dynamic Island, and M5 Pro/Max chips. A key development is a 'significantly lighter' design achieved through internal component reengineering, addressing the weight of current models.
Apple is expected to unveil a redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring OLED displays, touch capabilities, and a Dynamic Island in October or November 2026. The new models will use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and feature a significantly lighter, thinner design. This launch follows the cancellation of a foldable MacBook and a separate large OLED model, with the new devices positioned above the standard lineup.
Amazon has slashed the price of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip by $900, bringing the cost down to $3,499. This record-low discount applies to the model with 36GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD, following recent price hikes across Apple's lineup.
Amazon is offering a $900 discount on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip, dropping the price to $3,499. This significant markdown follows recent price increases and coincides with broader discounts across Apple's laptop lineup at retailers like B&H and Amazon.
Apple introduced two Mac Studio models: the M5 Max starting at $2,499 and the M5 Ultra starting at $5,499. The Ultra offers more CPU/GPU cores, higher memory bandwidth, more ProRes engines, and expanded display support, but its base memory is 96GB (less than the Max’s 128GB), so the Ultra shines at higher memory tiers (up to 512GB RAM and 16TB storage) while the Max remains the better value for most workflows. Memory and storage upgrades are expensive, making the price gap smaller when configuring the Max. Both models support Thunderbolt 5, RDMA, and up to eight 4K/6K displays (Ultra supports more), with Ultra weighing 3.6 kg versus 2.7 kg for the Max. Availability begins September 22; the 512GB RAM configuration is expected to push well past $10,000. Apple also notes a cheaper Mac mini option with M5 Pro starting at $1,699 for those who don’t need Studio-class power.
Apple’s 2026 Mac Studio refresh introduces the M5 Max and M5 Ultra, keeping the chassis but upgrading internals with an 18‑core CPU baseline on the M5 Max (expandable to 36 cores on the Ultra), faster GPUs up to 80 cores, higher memory bandwidth (up to 1.2TB/s on the Ultra), PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, and Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth 6 via the N1 chip. The 2025 models used the M4 Max and M3 Ultra and are now discontinued. Memory options have shifted (up to 128GB on the Max, up to 512GB on the Ultra, with some mid‑2026 withdrawals), and Neural Accelerators boost AI‑heavy tasks. Upgrades are most compelling for AI/ML and demanding graphics work; for many users, older stock or refurbished 2025 units may offer better value, while pre‑orders place all but the top configs on longer ship times.
Apple’s Mac Studio with the M5 Max starts at $2,499, but upgrading the GPU to a 40-core option also forces a memory upgrade from 32GB to 48GB. That combination adds $300 for the GPU and another $300 for the memory, making the total upgrade cost $600—an nuance spotted by John Gruber.
Apple today announced upgraded Mac Studio models powered by the M5 Ultra and M5 Max. The M5 Ultra is a dual‑die chip built with UltraFusion, offering up to a 36‑core CPU, up to 80 GPU cores, a 32‑core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of unified memory with up to 1.2TB/s bandwidth, plus an enhanced media engine and 4‑way die‑to‑die scalability that enables clustering four Mac Studios for faster AI inference. The M5 Max is a single‑die option with up to 18 CPU cores, up to 40 GPU cores, up to 128GB of memory, and up to 614GB/s bandwidth. Both models use PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s), Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, support genlock over USB‑C, and can drive up to eight displays. Availability starts September 22, with the 512GB RAM option arriving in late October; pre‑orders are live.
AppleInsider readers can snag a $1,200 exclusive discount at B&H for the 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD), bringing the price to $3,199 in Space Black. Activation requires using the special pricing links from a desktop, and the deal includes free shipping in the contiguous US plus Payboo tax refunds. Valid for a limited time this week, it beats Amazon and other retailers by a wide margin per the AppleInsider price guide.
A price watcher notes Apple has raised the top-end 16‑inch M5 Max MacBook Pro to $10,149 (up from $9,199), roughly a $950–$1,000 increase after an earlier hike; pricing may vary by region, with some buyers having saved earlier while others now face higher five-figure configurations (including 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU, 8TB SSD, and 128GB unified RAM).
On Reddit, a user scored a fully maxed 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro just before Apple hiked prices, saving about $2,800 on a config that would otherwise cost $9,699 (vs $6,899 previously)—a rare pre-price-surge win for top-tier Macs.
Deals guide reports weekend markdowns on all 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations, with discounts up to $1,300 on select models (including high-end specs and Nano-texture displays) across Amazon, B&H, and Expercom; a full price guide lists the specifics.
Apple is gearing up a 2026 Mac Studio refresh that preserves the compact design but brings M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with faster SSD options (up to 2x) and RAM ceilings of 128GB for the M5 Max and up to 256GB for the M5 Ultra. Ongoing RAM shortages have caused stockouts and may influence configurations, while pricing could stay around $1,999 and a 1TB base SSD is possible. A WWDC 2026 reveal (June 8) is the strongest signal for timing, though a fall launch remains possible if supply issues persist.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale discounts the new 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max by up to $200, with several configurations shown at $150 off and select 200‑off deals, starting around $2,049. The discounts reflect the lowest prices seen to date for the freshly released laptops, and the roundup also highlights savings on other Apple devices.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale cuts new M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro prices to record lows, with 14-inch models at $2,049.99 (24GB/1TB) and $2,449.99 (24GB/2TB), and 16-inch models at $2,549.99 (24GB/1TB) or $2,899.99 (48GB/1TB), among discounts up to $199 on select configurations.