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May 12, 2026 11:04 PM

Apple Macbook Pro 14" Laptop (2026): M5 Pro Chip, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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BH Photo Video has Apple Macbook Pro 14" Laptop (Early 2026, Z1ML00024, Space Black) for $2299. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Apple M5 Pro 15-Core Chip
  • 14" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz Display
  • 48GB Unified RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 16-Core Neutral Engine
  • 16-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 6
  • MacOS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5)
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack

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BH Photo Video has Apple Macbook Pro 14" Laptop (Early 2026, Z1ML00024, Space Black) for $2299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member BlueSeed115 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M5 Pro 15-Core Chip
  • 14" 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz Display
  • 48GB Unified RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • 16-Core Neutral Engine
  • 16-Core GPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 6
  • MacOS
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5)
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x MagSafe 3
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $300 lower (12% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • 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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I have the m4 pro version with exact specs and it was a massive* upgrade from my M1 Pro 16gb. I can run some nice local models, and this one is even faster with the m5 pro. I think it's great if you need a laptop and want to get into local llms for a 'reasonable' price
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This 14 inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, and 1TB SSD stands out as a strong portable machine for local LLMs, dev work, and number crunching. The M5 Pro is described as fast enough for casual local models, including Gemma 4 and other MoE models, and the 48GB and 1TB balance is framed as a practical middle ground. The main hesitation is memory headroom, since heavier agentic coding and larger models are said to benefit from 64GB or more. B and H return policy concerns also make it worth being certain about the exact configuration before ordering.

Common Questions (5)

  • 48GB is enough for casual local LLM use and portable dev work, and this exact 48GB/1TB configuration is described as a good balance. For heavier agentic coding or larger dense models with meaningful context, 64GB is the safer target.

    mulamuttihinchyDTroy

  • The M5 Pro can run local models well, including Gemma 4 and qwen3.5:35b-a3b at roughly 55-60 tokens per second. That makes it fast enough for casual local LLM use, though heavier interactive workloads may still benefit from an M5 Max.

    Caleohinchypennytrader

  • More RAM is the better upgrade because storage can be expanded later with cloud drives or an external SSD, but RAM cannot be added after purchase. That makes the 48GB/1TB build more attractive than a lower-RAM, larger-SSD option for AI and dev workloads.

    AdvaithaMcWetty

  • Yes. It is reported to crunch Python workloads like pandas, numpy, torch, and XGBoost much better than an M4 Mac mini or WSL on a Windows desktop.

    honvlhonvl

  • B&H may not accept laptop returns, so this is a buy-it-right-the-first-time purchase. Make sure you want this exact model and configuration before ordering.

    McWetty

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CrimsonBoundary3438May 18, 2026 6:58 AM
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May 18, 2026 10:58 AM
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Kopiko_May 18, 2026 10:58 AM
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Good deal
May 18, 2026 2:01 PM
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CaleoMay 18, 2026 2:30 PM
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Quote from pennytrader View quoted comment :

You want a fast, interactive local LLM → 64GB on Pro won't deliver this. You need M5 Max (+~$500–700 more) for tolerable speed.
Lol, M5 Pro can run some of the best available local MoE models (qwen3.5:35b-a3b and gemma4:26b-a4b) around 55-60 tokens/second which is plenty fast.
May 18, 2026 2:34 PM
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johnmartmillMay 18, 2026 2:34 PM
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Might as well go to 64gb ram. Even if you won't use it all this minute, you will in a few months. AI loves RAM and literally everything is moving from human execution to AI execution while tokens are going to be increasingly rationed.
May 18, 2026 6:32 PM
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hinchyMay 18, 2026 6:32 PM
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
Lol, M5 Pro can run some of the best available local MoE models (qwen3.5:35b-a3b and gemma4:26b-a4b) around 55-60 tokens/second which is plenty fast.
as a M5 Pro owner, this exact laptop, I agree. its plenty for casual LLM use. gemma 4 is great
May 18, 2026 8:38 PM
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wolverine88May 18, 2026 8:38 PM
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Good deal, I called Apple and get my April order PMed, $110 credit back. so my net payment is $2300 plus tax, minus $550 cash back, used $2500 apple GCs, now that's a deal!
Last edited by wolverine88 May 18, 2026 at 01:41 PM.

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May 19, 2026 3:24 PM
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RelaxedPiranha5615May 19, 2026 3:24 PM
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I wish I have the money to buy this😐️
May 19, 2026 5:56 PM
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AdvaithaMay 19, 2026 5:56 PM
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Quote from McWetty View quoted comment :
MC just did a 15% off Macs today. They have a 14" M5 Pro 18/20 core with 24Gb and 2Tb for $2239. And the same build but 48Gb and 1Tb for $2379. More RAM or more SSD? Hmm.
More RAM any day. You can use cloud drives or even external SSD for extra storage if you need, but you can't do the same with RAM later!
May 19, 2026 10:04 PM
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EagerBreakfast803May 19, 2026 10:04 PM
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Wow, great price if you need this. Out of my budget. .
May 21, 2026 8:40 PM
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whatgooddealMay 21, 2026 8:40 PM
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Quote from bhanun View quoted comment :
not enough for what exactly?
llm...
May 21, 2026 8:41 PM
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whatgooddealMay 21, 2026 8:41 PM
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Quote from Rebound View quoted comment :
What tests and measurements have you performed to reach this conclusion? Or are you just blowing smoke?
no need to test. if LLM file size is already over 40GB, then there's no point.
May 21, 2026 8:41 PM
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whatgooddealMay 21, 2026 8:41 PM
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Quote from majid436 View quoted comment :
How much RAM is enough?
50TB.
128GB is MINIMUM.
May 21, 2026 8:42 PM
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whatgooddealMay 21, 2026 8:42 PM
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Quote from DTroy View quoted comment :
He is right. If you're planning to use it for agentic coding with local llms 48 gigs is not enough when using 3.6 or gemma 4 dense models with any meaningful context size. 64 would be sweet spot for those models
source: I have 48Gb m4 pro
correct.
But i would say 64GB is barely enough to do anything useful.
128GB is the minimum.

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May 26, 2026 3:12 AM
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SelfPropelledFiveMay 26, 2026 3:12 AM
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Quote from basicthe View quoted comment :
I have the m4 pro version with exact specs and it was a massive* upgrade from my M1 Pro 16gb. I can run some nice local models, and this one is even faster with the m5 pro. I think it's great if you need a laptop and want to get into local llms for a 'reasonable' price
man i literally have the m1 pro and i find zero reason to upgrade for everyday use lmao its as fast as day one i first turned it on

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