If you’ve been white-knuckling it with an older Intel Mac or holding out for the “perfect” time to jump to Apple’s latest silicon without emptying your savings account, I think we just found your exit ramp.
B&H just dropped a Black Friday deal that is genuinely aggressive for hardware this new. They have slashed the price of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro to $1,569.
That is a $230 discount on the 24GB RAM model. Honestly, this is the specific configuration I usually recommend to friends and family, and seeing it drop this low so soon after launch is a pleasant surprise.
Why You Should Care About This Config
Here is the thing: while the base models are cheaper, $1,399 that is, 24GB of RAM is the new sweet spot.
With the way macOS handles memory now, and with Apple Intelligence features becoming more demanding on local resources, 16GB is swiftly becoming the baseline. By snagging the 24GB model, you are effectively buying yourself an extra two or three years of relevance.
Why I’d pick this over the Air:
- The Screen is unmatched: Once you look at that Liquid Retina XDR display (120Hz ProMotion), it is incredibly hard to go back to a standard 60Hz screen. Everything just feels snappier.
- Sustained Performance: I’ve been testing the M5 architecture since October. Unlike the MacBook Air, which relies on passive cooling, the Pro has fans. They rarely spin up, but when you’re exporting 4K video or compiling code, they ensure the chip doesn’t throttle.
- Battery Life: It is practically an all-day endurance runner. You can leave the power brick at home.
The Best M5 Deals Right Now
B&H is currently winning the price war on the higher-spec machines:
- The “No-Brainer” Choice: M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $1,569 ($230 off at B&H)
- For the Data Hoarders: M5 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD – $1,599 ($200 off at B&H)
- The Power User: M5 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD – $2,029 ($170 off at B&H)
If you do anything creative, such as photo editing, coding, or heavy multitasking, the M5 Pro at $1,569 is the best value proposition on the market right now.
Just a heads-up: Space Black is the popular finish this year, and inventory at B&H tends to fluctuate wildly during Black Friday week. If this spec matches your needs, I wouldn’t hesitate too long.
