Amazon Slashes $900 Off High-End 16-Inch MacBook Pro
Amazon has reduced the price of a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip by $900. The discounted configuration includes a 32-core GPU, 36GB of unified RAM, and a 2TB SSD, dropping from $4,399 to $3,499. The deal is part of a wider set of MacBook Pro promotions this week.
Amazon’s promotion centers on a 16-inch MacBook Pro using Apple’s M5 Max processor. The $3,499 model pairs a 32-core GPU with 36GB of unified memory and 2TB of SSD storage, down from $4,399. A second configuration with 48GB of RAM and the same 2TB capacity is listed at $4,499, reduced by $500 from $4,999. Both are part of a broader week of MacBook Pro discounts.
The reductions arrive after summer price increases had kept high-end laptop pricing elevated. For buyers upgrading from older Intel-based Macs or earlier Apple Silicon systems, the 36GB model’s $900 drop may make a high-spec portable more attainable. The 48GB version offers extra memory headroom for demanding multitasking, rendering, database work, or complex 3D projects.
These discounts could broaden access to high-end mobile computing for creative professionals, developers, and other power users who might otherwise delay upgrades. Lower entry prices may encourage faster adoption of newer Apple Silicon machines, potentially shifting workflows toward more local video, 3D, and software tasks. Consumers may benefit from temporary savings, though such promotions could also nudge buyers toward configurations they do not strictly need. The wider effect likely remains modest, concentrated among people already shopping for premium laptops.