You Can Save $160 on Apple’s Latest MacBook Pro During Prime Day in October.
There’s a reason the MacBook Pro is so expensive. Apple reserves its most premium features for this product line—mini-LED displays, built-in fans, HDMI and SD ports, and, depending on the model, the most powerful processors. None of this comes cheap, and after a recent price hike related to RAM, the MacBook Pro now starts at a hefty $1,999. However, during the October Prime Day sale, things are different : right now, you can save significantly on many MacBook Pro models, and even more if you choose one of Apple’s M5 Pro or M5 Pro Max devices.
You can save $160 on the MacBook Pro m5.
Let’s start with the standard MacBook Pro m5 . It uses the same M5 chip as the MacBook Air, though the Pro comes with 10 GPU cores (an extra cost on the Air). Otherwise, it’s the same processors, paired with the same 16GB of RAM—though the MacBook Pro m5 comes standard with 1TB of storage. You also get most of the hardware benefits of other MacBook Pro models without breaking the $2,499 price range, including three USB-C ports, HDMI and SD card ports, a 14.2-inch mini-LED display, and a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera. Normally, this would set you back $1,999. But on Amazon, you can get this model today for $1,869.
Save $155 on the 14-inch MacBook Pro m5 Pro.
This is a great price for this MacBook, but it’s not the only discount on the MacBook Pro as part of the October Prime Day sale. If you upgrade your MacBook Pro to the m5 Pro model , you can save $155 off the retail price, bringing the device down from $2,499 to $2,345. This laptop has all the benefits of the m5 MacBook Pro, but with a much more powerful m5 Pro chip. This chip includes a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It also supports Wi-Fi 7, while the m5 MacBook Pro only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
Amazon is also selling the MacBook Pro M5 Pro with an 18-core processor and 20-core GPU for $150 off . But the biggest discounts are on Apple’s most expensive 14-inch MacBook Pro. If you’re looking for the upgraded M5 Pro model or one of Apple’s M5 Max configurations, Amazon is offering huge discounts:
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14-inch M5 Pro with 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD : $3,299.99 at Amazon (was $3,599)
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14-inch M5 Max with 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD : $3,899 at Amazon (was $4,399)
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14-inch M5 Max with 48GB RAM and 2TB SSD : $4,499 at Amazon (was $4,999)
Save $150 on the 16-inch MacBook Pro m5 Pro.
Similarly, Amazon is offering deep discounts on the 16-inch version of these MacBook Pros . The best option for most users in this category is the base 16-inch model, which comes with an 18-core M5 Pro processor and 20-core GPU, along with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
But, as with the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the best deals are on the most expensive 16-inch Pro models. Here’s how much you can save:
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16-inch M5 Pro with 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD : $3,299.99 at Amazon (was $3,599)
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16-inch M5 Max with 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD : $3,899 at Amazon (was $4,399)
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16-inch M5 Max with 48GB RAM and 2TB SSD : $4,499 at Amazon (was $4,999)
October Prime Day FAQs
When is Prime Day in October?
Amazon Prime Day is an annual event held in June or July. The October Amazon Prime Day sale, known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a two-day promotion that begins on October 6 and ends on October 7.
What’s on sale during October’s Prime Day?
With Prime Big Deal Days taking place this fall, you’ll likely see more deals on gaming equipment and home gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories of products that will be discounted, including beauty, tech, kitchenware, fashion, and home goods. Brands already featured include Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.
Is Prime Day held once a year?
Prime Day takes place every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) takes place every October. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale takes place every spring.