GoKawiilFully loaded touchscreen MacBook Pro reaches $14,549
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, but a fully configured 16-inch model with the M5 Max chip, 128GB memory, and a 16TB SSD reaches $14,549, according to MacRumors' analysis of Apple's online configurator. The 14-inch equivalent tops out at $14,249. Preorders begin October 30, with units shipping November 6.
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The jump of over $4,000 from the previous top-end 16-inch model suggests storage and memory shortages are pushing component costs higher industry-wide, a pressure Apple appears to be passing directly to consumers at the high end. The launch also marks Apple's return to touchscreen experimentation on the MacBook Pro line, nearly a decade after it retired the Touch Bar, which could signal renewed confidence in touch input for professional laptops.
- Base touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899; max-configured models cost up to $14,549.
- Storage and memory upgrades account for much of the price increase, with a 16TB SSD alone adding $7,000.
- The new ceiling is $4,400 higher than the prior generation's most expensive 16-inch configuration.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 — If the fully-loaded $14,549 touchscreen MacBook Pro is out of reach, the base M5 MacBook Pro still delivers Apple's latest chip architecture and build quality without the eye-watering upgrade costs for storage and memory. It's a great entry point into the current MacBook Pro lineup for anyone who wants modern performance without chasing every configurator upgrade.</br>
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