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Mar 25, 2026 12:29 PM

MicroCenter: Apple MacBook Pro: 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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MicroCenter has Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (Early 2026) on sale for $2299.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

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Available Options:Specs:
  • 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 1000 nits Display
  • Apple M5 Pro Chip 20-core GPU
  • 24GB Unified Memory
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • Wireless LAN WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • macOS
  • Inputs:
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 3x Thunderbolt 5
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone
    • 1x HDMI

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  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $349 less (13.17% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2649 at the time of this post.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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MicroCenter has Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (Early 2026) on sale for $2299.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Thanks Community Member CuttyBuddy for sharing this deal

Note, availability for store pickup may vary by location

Available Options:Specs:
  • 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 1000 nits Display
  • Apple M5 Pro Chip 20-core GPU
  • 24GB Unified Memory
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • Wireless LAN WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID
  • macOS
  • Inputs:
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 3x Thunderbolt 5
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone
    • 1x HDMI

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $349 less (13.17% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2649 at the time of this post.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Mar 25, 2026 11:51 PM
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ExiliumMar 25, 2026 11:51 PM
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Does anyone pricematch with Microcenter?
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Mar 25, 2026 11:57 PM
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CuttyBuddy
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Mar 25, 2026 11:57 PM
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Quote from Exilium View quoted comment :
Does anyone pricematch with Microcenter?
Many mention Best Buy matching other Microcenter deals (even if there is not a Microcenter nearby) but YMMV.
Mar 26, 2026 11:13 AM
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k00kMar 26, 2026 11:13 AM
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Quote from Exilium View quoted comment :
Does anyone pricematch with Microcenter?
I've had success using BestBuy's online chat to request a price match and just provided a MicroCenter zip code that had stock of the item.
Mar 26, 2026 12:55 PM
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Joined Dec 2025
LavenderStranger917Mar 26, 2026 12:55 PM
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Wow I'm shocked. This feels very unusual for an Apple new release
Mar 26, 2026 1:02 PM
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StevenM29Mar 26, 2026 1:02 PM
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thank you
Mar 26, 2026 1:20 PM
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jlim0930Mar 26, 2026 1:20 PM
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chatted with bb and price match was super easy - microcenter near me did not have it in stock
Last edited by jlim0930 March 26, 2026 at 06:47 AM.
Mar 26, 2026 1:23 PM
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MikeyMike01Mar 26, 2026 1:23 PM
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Quote from Exilium View quoted comment :
Does anyone pricematch with Microcenter?
I price matched to Best Buy to get better cash back--but I live near a Microcenter and they had it in stock at the time.

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Mar 26, 2026 2:03 PM
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nuindianMar 26, 2026 2:03 PM
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Mar 26, 2026 2:24 PM
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dainwattsMar 26, 2026 2:24 PM
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You can upgrade to the M5 Max, 2TB SSD and 36 GB RAM for $3509.99 (Save $390.00) and price match it also.
Mar 26, 2026 3:42 PM
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rightoneMar 26, 2026 3:42 PM
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Online chat hooked me up with the price match and then, since BB closed my CC years ago, I had to get a new card which hooked me up with a 10% rewards. I'm a happy guy Smilie
Mar 26, 2026 3:57 PM
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JuliusCaesarMar 26, 2026 3:57 PM
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Quote from rightone View quoted comment :
Online chat hooked me up with the price match and then, since BB closed my CC years ago, I had to get a new card which hooked me up with a 10% rewards. I'm a happy guy Smilie
If you do the 10%, it would not let you do the 0% interest correct?
Mar 26, 2026 8:40 PM
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km_kamathMar 26, 2026 8:40 PM
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Are some of these microcenter options ranging from $2300 to $3900 (M5 Pro/24GB to M5 Max 48GB) better than Apple Edu M5 Pro 64GB for ~$3100?
For my current use case (Mobile & web app development) my M1 Pro 32GB is fine - but the whole intent behind this purchase is to get long term support for xCode AND future AI workloads - in one purchase.
Mar 27, 2026 1:07 AM
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rightoneMar 27, 2026 1:07 AM
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Quote from JuliusCaesar View quoted comment :
If you do the 10%, it would not let you do the 0% interest correct?
That is correct, and at 30% interest rate, you can bet I'm paying that off tomorrow LOL! F**kin joke of a rate.
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Mar 27, 2026 4:54 AM
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aberreroMar 27, 2026 4:54 AM
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Quote from km_kamath View quoted comment :
Are some of these microcenter options ranging from $2300 to $3900 (M5 Pro/24GB to M5 Max 48GB) better than Apple Edu M5 Pro 64GB for ~$3100?
For my current use case (Mobile & web app development) my M1 Pro 32GB is fine - but the whole intent behind this purchase is to get long term support for xCode AND future AI workloads - in one purchase.
If your current laptop is fine, then don't get this. The refresh next year is going to have significantly better displays and a full redesign, and will have another performance bump with an M6. I'm guessing it will also be noticeably slimmer and lighter. I was really surprised how much heavier my M3 Max MBP was compared to my old 2012 retina MBP. The M5 is great if you need it, but if you are thinking long term and are fine for now, its best to wait.
The one thing id caution on in waiting is that with the AI companies buying up all the RAM in the world, prices might actually creep up in the future.
Another thing to consider is that Apple is now allowing you to combine two systems over Thunderbolt 5 to increase the available ram. You might be better off for example getting two Mac Studios instead of a new laptop if you just need it to run AI workloads.
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Mar 27, 2026 12:42 PM
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km_kamathMar 27, 2026 12:42 PM
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Quote from aberrero View quoted comment :
If your current laptop is fine, then don't get this. The refresh next year is going to have significantly better displays and a full redesign, and will have another performance bump with an M6. I'm guessing it will also be noticeably slimmer and lighter. I was really surprised how much heavier my M3 Max MBP was compared to my old 2012 retina MBP. The M5 is great if you need it, but if you are thinking long term and are fine for now, its best to wait.
The one thing id caution on in waiting is that with the AI companies buying up all the RAM in the world, prices might actually creep up in the future.
Another thing to consider is that Apple is now allowing you to combine two systems over Thunderbolt 5 to increase the available ram. You might be better off for example getting two Mac Studios instead of a new laptop if you just need it to run AI workloads.
No, we do need another one now (for wife). But questions which one. We bought the apple edu one but hated paying 3100$ AND thought of not having additional costco or Allstate warranties.

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