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Amazon Sets New Low for 14‑Inch M5 MacBook Pro as Retailers Launch First Discounts

Early markdowns coincide with authorized‑dealer promos alongside notable refurbished M4 Max pricing.

Overview

  • Amazon priced the 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB) at $1,658 on Nov. 11, a $141 cut that reporters characterize as an Amazon all‑time low for that configuration.
  • 9to5Toys promotes exclusive Expercom deals across all 14‑inch M5 builds, with automatic savings ranging from $112 to $224 depending on configuration.
  • Mashable tracked a separate Amazon offer for the M5 model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage at $1,538, reflecting a $61 discount as of Nov. 10.
  • Best Buy lists a Geek Squad Certified refurbished 14‑inch M4 Max (36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $2,499, roughly $700 below list price with a 90‑day return window.
  • Apple positions the M5 with a 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine, with company claims of up to about 20% faster multithreaded performance versus M4, while reporters note prices could shift further as Black Friday sales develop.