Overview
- Amazon set a new low on the 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD at $1,658, a $141 discount from list pricing.
- 9to5Toys’ exclusive Expercom links deliver up to $224 off across 14‑inch M5 configurations, including $1,487 for 16GB/512GB and $1,673 for 16GB/1TB.
- Best Buy’s bargain channels deepen prior‑gen value, with an open‑box 14‑inch M4 Pro (24GB/512GB) at $1,446.99 with a full 1‑year Apple warranty and a Geek Squad refurbished 14‑inch M4 Max (36GB/1TB) at $2,499.
- Singles’ Day and early Black Friday events broaden Apple deals, with M4 MacBook Air models roughly $250 off, AirPods 4 around $85, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, and M4 Mac mini offers starting at $499.
- Performance context from 9to5Mac places M5 roughly 15% faster than M4 overall but about 10% slower in CPU performance than M4 Pro, informing buyers weighing discounted options.