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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.

  • The M5 Pro configuration can run local MoE models at around 55-60 tokens per second for interactive use.

    Caleo

  • The 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD setup can be sufficient for casual local LLM use with Gemma 4.

    hinchy

  • The laptop can support number-crunching workflows using Python ML libraries like pandas, numpy, torch, and XGBoost.

    honvl

  • Apple customer service can help with a price match and cash-back stacking to reduce the effective cost.

    wolverine88

  • 48GB RAM may be insufficient for agentic coding with local LLMs using meaningful context sizes.

    DTroy

  • 48GB RAM may not be enough for some users' needs, especially for heavier AI workloads.

    whatgooddeal

  • B&H may not accept laptop returns, so buyers need to confirm the exact model before purchasing.

    McWetty

  • 64GB on a Pro model may still not deliver tolerable speed for fast, interactive local LLM use.

    pennytrader

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May 13, 2026 5:37 PM
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BhanuNMay 13, 2026 5:37 PM
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Quote from whatgooddeal View quoted comment :
48GB is not enough
not enough for what exactly?
May 13, 2026 5:57 PM
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GoGo98102May 13, 2026 5:57 PM
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I hate how Apple call both regular M5 chip and M5 Pro chip MacBook Pro.
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May 13, 2026 6:23 PM
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gaoMay 13, 2026 6:23 PM
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they do have the 14" 18 core version as well for $200 more... still with the "$300" discount for $2499
they also have 16" 18 core 64gb for $3k. this feels like the better config tbh. M5 max is 4k and up.
May 13, 2026 9:50 PM
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majid436May 13, 2026 9:50 PM
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Quote from whatgooddeal View quoted comment :
48GB is not enough
How much RAM is enough?
May 14, 2026 2:05 AM
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Lucky7654321May 14, 2026 2:05 AM
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Good one
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May 14, 2026 1:30 PM
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DTroyMay 14, 2026 1:30 PM
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Quote from whatgooddeal View quoted comment :
48GB is not enough
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
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May 14, 2026 9:15 PM
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SmilingShape376May 14, 2026 9:15 PM
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May 14, 2026 9:17 PM
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giwookieeMay 14, 2026 9:17 PM
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Quote from BhanuN View quoted comment :
not enough for what exactly?
To satisfy their partner.
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May 15, 2026 6:02 PM
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Quote from m3n00b View quoted comment :
Nice to know they improved massages over the the years.
The other AI companies are cooked, now that Apple Intelligence is giving massages.
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May 15, 2026 7:13 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
The other AI companies are cooked, now that Apple Intelligence is giving massages.
Happy endings would seal it.
May 15, 2026 7:36 PM
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savenow2020May 15, 2026 7:36 PM
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Quote from SmilingShape376 View quoted comment :
This is a good deal
why is so. thanks.
May 15, 2026 8:31 PM
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mfs2010May 15, 2026 8:31 PM
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B&H might look polished online, but people should do their homework before blindly trusting them. The company has faced multiple discrimination lawsuits over the years, including federal cases involving treatment of Hispanic workers, and they've also had hundreds of BBB complaints filed by customers. On top of that, there have been recurring complaints online about customer service, shipping issues, and questionable promo handling. For a company this big, the pattern is hard to ignore. I'd think twice before giving them my money.
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May 15, 2026 8:51 PM
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EagerBreakfast803May 15, 2026 8:51 PM
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Wow, this is like deciding between a Honda Civic or Lexus, would love the lexis but do i really need it?
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May 15, 2026 10:04 PM
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pennytraderMay 15, 2026 10:04 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
You want a fast, interactive local LLM → 64GB on Pro won't deliver this. You need M5 Max (+~$500–700 more) for tolerable speed.
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May 15, 2026 10:05 PM
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pennytraderMay 15, 2026 10:05 PM
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I just ordered this one as it'll be enough for me.
Last edited by pennytrader May 16, 2026 at 07:13 PM.

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