MacBook Pro Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

The MacBook Pro is Apple's high-performance laptop line, sold in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The price you pay depends on the chip tier (M5, M5 Pro, or M5 Max), the screen size, and how much memory and storage you configure.

Apple raised prices on June 25, 2026. Only the entry price was confirmed after that increase. The other figures on this page are launch prices from before it, so they are not what Apple charges today. Check apple.com for current pricing on higher configurations.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip starts at $1,999. That is the entry configuration. The Pro and Max chips, the 16-inch screen, extra memory, and more storage all cost more, and Apple lists each option in its configurator.

Apple's entry price has changed more than once in the past year. The 512GB model launched in October 2025. In March 2026 the starting model moved to 1TB of storage at a different price, and the June increase raised it again.

The M5 entry model cost $1,599 at its October 2025 launch with 512GB. In March 2026 the entry price was $1,699 with 1TB. The current starting price is $1,999.

The higher chip tiers launched in March 2026:

• 14-inch M5 Pro: $2,199
• 16-inch M5 Pro: $2,699
• 14-inch M5 Max: $3,599
• 16-inch M5 Max: $3,899

These are launch prices, not current ones. Apple has since raised prices, so check apple.com for current pricing on higher configurations.

• Chip: the M5 is the base option, the M5 Pro sits above it, and the M5 Max is the top tier.
• Screen size: the 16-inch model costs more than the 14-inch with the same chip.
• Memory: unified memory is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded later.
• Storage: it also cannot be added later, and Apple prices larger drives at a premium.
• Display options: some models offer a nano-texture glass finish at extra cost.

Because these parts cannot be upgraded, the configuration you buy is the one you keep. Think about what you will run in three to five years, not only today.

For most people, the 14-inch M5 is enough. It handles photo editing, coding, light video work, and everyday multitasking.

The M5 Pro suits sustained work such as editing long video projects or compiling large codebases. The M5 Max is for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, large machine learning workloads, and multi-stream high-resolution video. If you do not already know that you need the Max, you likely do not.

The Air costs less and is lighter, and it covers most office, school, and creative needs. The Pro adds stronger sustained performance and more chip options. If your work keeps the processor busy for long stretches, the Pro's cooling and higher tiers are the reason to pay more. For everything else, compare the Air first.

• Education pricing: students and educators can buy through Apple's Education Store.
• Trade-in: Apple credits older devices toward a new purchase.
• Refurbished: Apple's refurbished store sells previous units with a warranty, usually below the new price.
• Retailer sales: Amazon, Best Buy, and others sometimes discount older generations around Black Friday and back to school.

After a price increase, waiting for a cut is a gamble. If you need a Pro now, buying is reasonable. If you can wait, watch for education offers and retailer sales.

• AppleCare, which is optional and priced per model.
• Adapters and accessories, as the ports are USB-C and Thunderbolt.
• Sales tax, which depends on your state.