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Apple MacBook Pro Laptop: M4 Pro, 14.2" 3024x1964, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD

$2,999

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Best Buy has Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro Laptop (MXE63LL/A, Space Black) for $2999. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Apple M4 Pro 14-Core CPU
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M4 Pro Chip 20-core GPU
  • 48GB Unified Memory
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports
  • 3x Thunderbolt 5
  • 1x HDMI
  • 72.4 Watt-Hour Lithium-Polymer Battery
  • Weight: 3.50 lbs

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Best Buy has Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro Laptop (MXE63LL/A, Space Black) for $2999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal

Specs:
  • Apple M4 Pro 14-Core CPU
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M4 Pro Chip 20-core GPU
  • 48GB Unified Memory
  • 2TB Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports
  • 3x Thunderbolt 5
  • 1x HDMI
  • 72.4 Watt-Hour Lithium-Polymer Battery
  • Weight: 3.50 lbs

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zaychenok
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For those curious, this configuration would have been $3199 full price retail at launch (Nov 2024).

($1999 for m4 pro base with 512gb storage, +200 for 14/20-core config, +400 for 48gb option, +200 for 1tb, +400 for 2tb storage)

The 16" 1TB M4 Max 48gb for $3300 that was recently posted is the better deal (that config was $3999 full retail at launch and is currently $3740 on Apple's Certified Refubished site, versus the config here which was $3199 at launch and would be ~$3141 on Apple refurbished site).
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soulmist
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Nothing related to computers feels like a deal anymore
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OGSDER
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Yes, some of us make hundreds of thousands of dollars with our laptops, and $3000 is just a drop in the bucket for work equipment.
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Community Reviews

This MacBook Pro is a high memory, high storage workstation aimed at local AI and heavy coding, with 48GB unified memory and a 2TB SSD. The 48GB tier is described as a strong sweet spot for most local models, and the machine is said to handle local LLMs up to about 35B. At $2,999, it lands well below comparable new M5 Pro configurations and under the cheapest Apple used 48GB equivalent. The main hesitation is value, since older M4 Pro deals and some recent M5 Pro offers were lower, so the price feels less compelling than the spec sheet alone suggests.

Common Questions (4)

  • It is about $800 less than a comparable new M5 Pro configuration and roughly $270 less than the cheapest Apple-used 48GB M5 Pro equivalent. The M5 Pro is still a stronger value for some buyers at only about $230 more in certain refurbished comparisons, but this listing is meaningfully cheaper than new.

    Elon69zaychenokvoodoobunny

  • Yes, 48GB is a strong fit for most local AI models, and this machine can reportedly handle models up to around 35B such as Qwen 3.5. It is also described as a good coding machine, though larger frontier models may still be better for some tasks.

    DarkBlueSkyElon69agentsteve

  • 48GB is described as the sweet spot for most local AI models, and going above that to 64GB or 128GB may not add much for that use case. The practical benefit depends on workload, but for local model running this configuration is already considered sufficient.

    Elon69DarkBlueSky

  • This exact M4 Pro 14.2-inch configuration would have been $3,199 at launch in November 2024. The listed $2,999 price is about $200 below launch MSRP.

    zaychenok

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Aug 4, 2026 6:43 PM
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agentsteveAug 4, 2026 6:43 PM
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Quote from DarkBlueSky View quoted comment :
For those interested in running local LLM on this. It can handle up to a 35 B model such as Qwen 3.5. It should be ideal for many coding tasks and can be paired with paid models for complex tasks to keep the cost optimized. Howver, you have a Capex of 3k to buy this...
That the thing that most people miss. $3k can buy you a subscription to frontier models for several years. Frontier models run circles around the best model you can fit on this already, and the gap will only widen by year 2 or 3.
Aug 4, 2026 7:51 PM
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ScroobyAug 4, 2026 7:51 PM
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Pricey but good in current market.
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Aug 4, 2026 9:05 PM
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Hat-TrickAug 4, 2026 9:05 PM
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Quote from OGSDER View quoted comment :
Yes, some of us make hundreds of thousands of dollars with our laptops, and $3000 is just a drop in the bucket for work equipment.
Are you hiring? I have a nice laptop so I'm prepared! Big Grin
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Aug 5, 2026 3:37 AM
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Papi-Chino
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Aug 5, 2026 3:37 AM
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Wow, these Apple deals are really meh these past couple years.
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Aug 5, 2026 9:51 PM
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duckeggsAug 5, 2026 9:51 PM
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Macs are becoming unaffordable. maybe they'll release a lease feature on these soon
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Aug 5, 2026 11:23 PM
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ashyeeAug 5, 2026 11:23 PM
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Not a bad deal for a suped up MacBook Pro
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Aug 6, 2026 8:44 AM
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ElatedKestrel947Aug 6, 2026 8:44 AM
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Quote from zaychenok View quoted comment :
For those curious, this configuration would have been $3199 full price retail at launch (Nov 2024). ($1999 for m4 pro base with 512gb storage, +200 for 14/20-core config, +400 for 48gb option, +200 for 1tb, +400 for 2tb storage)The 16" 1TB M4 Max 48gb for $3300 that was recently posted is the better deal (that config was $3999 full retail at launch and is currently $3740 on Apple's Certified Refubished site, versus the config here which was $3199 at launch and would be ~$3141 on Apple refurbished site).
M4 max is slightly slower than the new m5 max? Im leaning toward the m4max you said just wondering about the speed

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Aug 6, 2026 12:08 PM
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CleverCreature256Aug 6, 2026 12:08 PM
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Quote from soulmist View quoted comment :
Nothing related to computers feels like a deal anymore
15w charging USB cables? lol.
Aug 6, 2026 12:10 PM
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CleverCreature256Aug 6, 2026 12:10 PM
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Quote from novasian View quoted comment :
Need to be 16" at this price
Over 30+ years of usage, I find the 14" class to be the right blend once 2x and higher res screens came out. W
Aug 6, 2026 12:41 PM
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CleverCreature256Aug 6, 2026 12:41 PM
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Quote from stacks3000 View quoted comment :
Macbook air m1 for 300-400 feels like a deal these days.
More like a dream of a time far far away and a long long time ago
Aug 6, 2026 2:29 PM
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nsls2061Aug 6, 2026 2:29 PM
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Thanks OP!
Aug 6, 2026 2:39 PM
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unstab1eAug 6, 2026 2:39 PM
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Quote from kvinodkumar423 View quoted comment :
People really buy a laptop for 3k ?! Wow..
My spec is around $5k. But its more of a tool rather than just a laptop, so I earn with it.
Aug 6, 2026 5:07 PM
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yozhAug 6, 2026 5:07 PM
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Not bad
Aug 6, 2026 5:16 PM
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voodoobunnyAug 6, 2026 5:16 PM
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Summarizing comparable pricing:
New M5 version with similar specs: $3,799
New M5 version, EDU discount: $3,539
Apple used M5 version with nano-textured screen: $3,359
Apple used M5 version with 14/20 CPU and nano-textured screen: $3,269
This: $2,999

That's $800 less new-vs-new, which is not a trivial discount. At least $270 less than the cheapest Apple-used 48GB equivalent which is ... not a lot, but used vs new.

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Aug 6, 2026 5:18 PM
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voodoobunnyAug 6, 2026 5:18 PM
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Quote from unstab1e View quoted comment :
My spec is around $5k. But its more of a tool rather than just a laptop, so I earn with it.
The question we all want answered: *what do you do*? Seriously, what do you do that you can justify a $5K laptop? We all want in on that.

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