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May 12, 2026 11:04 PM

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

$2,299

$2,599

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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

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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 15, 2026 10:12 PM
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migdigital
Pro
May 15, 2026 10:12 PM
503 Comments
more memory for less core 🤔
May 15, 2026 11:17 PM
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Joined Feb 2024
nidayedeMay 15, 2026 11:17 PM
95 Comments
good deal
Pro
May 16, 2026 12:33 AM
140 Comments
Joined May 2026
Scout-SoCal
Pro
May 16, 2026 12:33 AM
140 Comments
Have purchased so much from B&H and this is a good deal from them.
May 16, 2026 4:03 AM
168 Comments
Joined Nov 2018
Ajak6May 16, 2026 4:03 AM
168 Comments
Any-other website selling this? I am not sure bnh will accept returnS
May 16, 2026 4:04 AM
168 Comments
Joined Nov 2018
Ajak6May 16, 2026 4:04 AM
168 Comments
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
Which moddls
May 16, 2026 4:34 PM
11 Comments
Joined Apr 2019
TASAHU18May 16, 2026 4:34 PM
11 Comments
Is this a good deal? I think Microcenter has a better deal.
May 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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BuyItTomorrowMay 16, 2026 7:00 PM
331 Comments
Does BestBuy do the price match?

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May 16, 2026 7:51 PM
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JonathanJ5268May 16, 2026 7:51 PM
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Quote from TASAHU18 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal? I think Microcenter has a better deal.
Whats the deal Microcenter has?
May 16, 2026 11:27 PM
27 Comments
Joined Nov 2025
VioletBreakfast358May 16, 2026 11:27 PM
27 Comments
I need this so badly
May 17, 2026 5:41 AM
111 Comments
Joined Apr 2005
honvlMay 17, 2026 5:41 AM
111 Comments
Got one with Payboo card for number crunching. It is crunching the numbers so much better than my M4 Mac Mini or WSL on Windows Desktop.
May 17, 2026 5:43 AM
184 Comments
Joined Feb 2011
pennytraderMay 17, 2026 5:43 AM
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Quote from honvl View quoted comment :
Got one with Payboo card for number crunching. It is crunching the numbers so much better than my M4 Mac Mini or WSL on Windows Desktop.
what number crunching?
May 17, 2026 5:56 AM
111 Comments
Joined Apr 2005
honvlMay 17, 2026 5:56 AM
111 Comments
Quote from pennytrader View quoted comment :

what number crunching?
Python pandas, numpy, torch, XGBoost, etc.
May 18, 2026 1:40 AM
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Joined Sep 2012
McWettyMay 18, 2026 1:40 AM
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Quote from JonathanJ5268 View quoted comment :
Whats the deal Microcenter has?
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.
May 18, 2026 4:20 AM
369 Comments
Joined Apr 2014
sttlesksMay 18, 2026 4:20 AM
369 Comments
Sheesh

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May 18, 2026 6:09 AM
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apcksMay 18, 2026 6:09 AM
74 Comments
i have same one in m4 too

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