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May 17, 2026 12:08 PM

Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (Early 2026): 16.2", M5 Pro, 48GB, 1TB SSD

$2,635

$3,099

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Micro Center has Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (Early 2026) for $2634.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup will vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member grubhard for finding this deal.

Available in:Specs:
  • 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 1000 nits Display
  • Apple M5 Pro 18-core Chip Processor
  • 20-core GPU
  • 48GB 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

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  • About this Deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Our research indicates this offer is $365 lower (12.2% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas, details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by grubhard
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Micro Center has Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (Early 2026) for $2634.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup will vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member grubhard for finding this deal.

Available in:Specs:
  • 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 1000 nits Display
  • Apple M5 Pro 18-core Chip Processor
  • 20-core GPU
  • 48GB 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 Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • Our research indicates this offer is $365 lower (12.2% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas, details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by grubhard

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BlueTree317
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I got price matched with Bestbuy just now. Got yearly membership plus so that 60day return window and price match for 60 days if price drop further.
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hydawo
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You ever consider that clicking on them anddd commenting on them might be driving them up your feed...
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dmercer3
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If only they had 64gb+ on the non max
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Community Reviews

This MacBook Pro deal is a solid discount on current-generation Apple laptops, with the Micro Center price landing around 15 percent off and some configurations reaching closer to 20 percent off retail. The strongest angle is value, especially if you can price match at Best Buy, where chat-based matches and membership perks can add a longer return window and future price protection. Costco and B and H were cited as pricier alternatives, though Costco adds a second-year warranty and longer returns. It is a better fit for buyers who want current-era MacBook Pro pricing without waiting for a rare deeper closeout.

  • Best Buy price matching can lower the effective cost further, and online chat has reportedly worked for completing the match.

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  • Micro Center appears to offer about a 15% discount across MacBook Pro models, which can make this configuration cheaper than typical current-era pricing.

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  • A Best Buy Plus membership reportedly adds a 60-day return window and price-match coverage if the price drops again.

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  • Cost comparisons suggest Costco's bundle can be more expensive, while this deal can still undercut it on price even before considering warranty differences.

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  • In-store availability may differ from pickup listings, and Apple staff reportedly had 64GB versions available even when pickup showed only 48GB.

    verbalut

  • B&H Photo reportedly will not price match Micro Center on Apple products, which limits alternative retailers for matching.

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  • Best Buy price matching may fail when there is no Micro Center in the customer's zip code.

    sandiegosd123

  • The 48GB RAM configuration may be insufficient for heavier multitasking or larger AI workloads, so workload planning matters before buying.

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  • Some MacBook Pro models may be closer to 20% off retail rather than 15%, so this deal may not be the best discount for every configuration.

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May 18, 2026 9:54 PM
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zichiMay 18, 2026 9:54 PM
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Quote from dxxvi View quoted comment :
What LLM's can we run with this machine?
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B 8bit
See Rapid-MLX (https://github.com/raullenchai/Ra...its-my-mac) for more.
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May 18, 2026 9:59 PM
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Joined Sep 2009
huynh978May 18, 2026 9:59 PM
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FYI, i bought the same laptop last week and i was able to get this price adjusted at best buy using their online chat. i'm also a best buy plus member.
May 18, 2026 10:07 PM
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Joined Dec 2012
sandiegosd123May 18, 2026 10:07 PM
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best buy won't price match for me, since there's no Micro Center in my zip code..
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May 18, 2026 10:27 PM
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verbalutMay 18, 2026 10:27 PM
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The one in Houston only showed 48GB as being available for pickup. But when I was there around lunch today, talked to the Apple folks and they had 64GB versions available.
May 18, 2026 11:46 PM
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not4mjMay 18, 2026 11:46 PM
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Thanks!Price matched with Best buy.Pre-tax 2599 with total membership discount.
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May 18, 2026 11:51 PM
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Tripp1269May 18, 2026 11:51 PM
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Quote from verbalut View quoted comment :
The one in Houston only showed 48GB as being available for pickup. But when I was there around lunch today, talked to the Apple folks and they had 64GB versions available.
M5 Pro or M5 Max? There are some 64GB M5 Max online now.
May 19, 2026 12:47 AM
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James_bond003May 19, 2026 12:47 AM
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The 14.2" ones are still very expensive, should be under $2000 for a decent prices.
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May 19, 2026 5:03 AM
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kipeMay 19, 2026 5:03 AM
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Quote from unpaid-intern View quoted comment :
Does that mean they will price match if you buy it online? What's the process? Buy online and then chat or chat and buy?
For me they generated a link that I used to complete the purchase at the matched price.
May 19, 2026 9:01 PM
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jskiboMay 19, 2026 9:01 PM
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Sold off my M1 Max for $1500 and almost got this but ended up grabbing the 64GB version at B&H for 2999, used their payboo card so with tax savings it was 140 more to bump to 64GB
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May 20, 2026 1:31 AM
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catstylerMay 20, 2026 1:31 AM
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Quote from jskibo View quoted comment :
Sold off my M1 Max for $1500 and almost got this but ended up grabbing the 64GB version at B&H for 2999, used their payboo card so with tax savings it was 140 more to bump to 64GB
right decision, at some point u can run some local models
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May 20, 2026 4:22 PM
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AmusedAction5485May 20, 2026 4:22 PM
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That looks good
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May 21, 2026 2:34 PM
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NickM10May 21, 2026 2:34 PM
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Thanks
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May 22, 2026 3:08 AM
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SharpCabbage8228May 22, 2026 3:08 AM
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Looks like a good deal.
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