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Apple’s broad price increases across its lineup are already rolling out to retailers, with most models now priced higher or out of stock; however, Best Buy currently lists the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) at the pre-hike price of $2,549, available for in-store pickup or delivery, making it one of the last remaining pre-hike deals before prices rise further.
Amazon cuts $550 off the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM and 1TB storage, bringing the price to $3,049.99; the deal is listed in the 2026 MacBook Pro Price Guide and is part of a broader sale on M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations.
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).
Amazon is discounting the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage and 24GB RAM to about $2,549.99, roughly $450 off the new list price; the Space Black model is the standout deal while other colors have seen price increases, making this one of the deeper current-gen MacBook Pro discounts.
Grade A refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro (13.3-inch Retina, True Tone) with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 2GHz quad‑core i5, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, Magic Keyboard, and Touch Bar, and ~10 hours of battery life is on sale for $394.97 (reg. $1,799) through July 19, a savings of about $1,400.
Apple’s price hikes have led to limited-time MacBook Pro discounts on Amazon: the 14-inch M5 Pro (15-core/24GB/2TB) is $2,549.99 ($449 off) and an 18-core variant is $2,749.99 ($449 off); for 16-inch models, the M5 Pro starts at $2,649.99 (24GB/1TB, $349 off) and goes to $3,049.99 (48GB/1TB, $549 off), while the M5 Max options run from $3,849.99 (36GB/2TB, $549 off) to $4,349.99 (48GB/2TB, $649 off). These markdowns aren’t expected to last long. For more deals, check MacRumors’ Apple Deals roundup and consider subscribing to the Deals Newsletter.
Bloomberg reports Apple will bring a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro with an M7 in early 2027, about six months after a high-end redesign; the plan also outlines a fall 2026 entry-level with the old M6/design and a fall 2027 high-end refresh with M7 Pro/Max, with features such as a thinner chassis, OLED touchscreen, and possibly Dynamic Island, while pricing suggests the redesigned entry-level will remain cheaper than the top models.
Bloomberg reports Apple’s upcoming MacBook Ultra could introduce an OLED, touchscreen, Dynamic Island‑enabled redesign in a lighter, thinner form, and an entry‑level MacBook Pro (K104) may adopt a design “in line” with the Ultra as early as next year. While surprising given Apple’s slow design cadence, the move would help keep the Pro competitive amid rivals; the article notes the Pro may not be identical to the Ultra, but share a similar design direction.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans a visual refresh of the baseline 14-inch MacBook Pro in the first half of 2027, featuring a new design aligned with higher-end models and possibly the company’s first touchscreen MacBook. The report also notes Apple is testing four new iPad Pro models and that spring 2027 could bring several entry-level/budget product announcements, with chatter about iPhone updates (including a base iPhone 18 and iPhone Air) and a potential move to M7 silicon.
TrendForce claims future OLED Macs and iPads (MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac) could use OLED panels capable of about 95% BT.2020 color coverage, extending beyond DCI-P3. The move would push improvements in color purity and energy efficiency through advanced OLED technologies like MR-TADF and hyperfluorescence, while prompting manufacturers to diversify material supply chains.
Amazon's month-end sale slashes up to $650 off MacBook Pro M5 family (14" and 16"), covering M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max with prices starting at $1,649.99. Savings range from $350–$650 depending on model, though stock may be limited as ship dates slip. For more price comparisons, check the MacBook Pro Price Guide.
TrendForce reports Apple plans to adopt advanced OLED panels capable of 95% of the BT.2020 color standard across future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac, delivering deeper reds, greens, and blues and improved energy efficiency, with a gradual rollout expected from 2026 to early 2027 for the MacBook Pro and broader adoption across the lineup.
Prime Day discounts remain on Amazon through the weekend, with record-low prices on select Apple products: MacBook Pro M5 Pro/M5 Max models (various configurations and prices), AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, AirTag 2 priced at $24 for a 1-pack or $89 for a 4-pack, and all-time-low prices on Apple Watch Series 11. MacRumors notes these deals (affiliate links may apply) and also points readers to its Apple Deals roundup for more bargains and a deals newsletter signup.
Base prices for the 16-inch MacBook Pro rose about 13–15%, but RAM upgrades (up to 128GB) and 8TB SSD storage push the top-spec M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) to a staggering $10,149.
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.