GoKawiilUpdate April 8: Amazon has brought back new inventory of the 512GB model 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in space black for $1,399.97. This is a great deal if you want a brand new machine and not a refurbished laptop.
Apple has added the plain M5 MacBook Pro to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, the base storage change from last month means the value compared to new discounted hardware might not be as competitive as usual.
Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro refurb has a 512GB SSD
When Apple introduced the M5 MacBook Pro in October, the 14-inch laptop originally came with 512GB storage for $1599.
Last month, Apple revised the hardware and raised the base price. The base storage changed to 1TB, and the starting price went up to $1699.
While the M5 MacBook Pro starting price increased, the cost of the 1TB model was cheaper than previously when configured as an upgrade.
Apple’s refurbished M5 MacBook Pro has 512GB storage with a discount based on the original selling price of $1599. The refurbished machine is discounted by $240, bringing the price to $1359.
The 1TB version of the same machine, sold brand new on Amazon, currently goes for $1549.
That’s still more than the refurb price, but it’s a nice savings from Apple’s new price, especially for double the storage compared to the refurb model.
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