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Oct 14, 2026 1:20 PM

MacBook Pro 14" Laptop (2026): M5 Max Chip, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD

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Amazon has Apple MacBook Pro 14" Laptop (Early 2026, Space Black MGDU4LL/A) on sale for $3,299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M5 Max 18-core Chip w/ 32-Core GPU
  • 36GB Unified Memory / RAM
  • 2TB Solid State Drive / SSD
  • Wireless LAN WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.0
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Weight: 3.56-lbs.
  • 6-cell lithium-polymer battery
  • 1-year limited warrany

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Amazon has Apple MacBook Pro 14" Laptop (Early 2026, Space Black MGDU4LL/A) on sale for $3,299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 14.2" 3024x1964 Liquid Retina XDR Display
  • Apple M5 Max 18-core Chip w/ 32-Core GPU
  • 36GB Unified Memory / RAM
  • 2TB Solid State Drive / SSD
  • Wireless LAN WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.0
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • macOS
  • Weight: 3.56-lbs.
  • 6-cell lithium-polymer battery
  • 1-year limited warrany

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Written by phoinix

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oopsz
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$800 off sticker. For reference, in 2021 a M1 Max 14" MBP with 32 core GPU, 64 gb of ram and 1 TB SSD was $3699.

Yeah ram prices are out of whack, but by comparison this ain't bad.
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This MacBook Pro 14-inch configuration stands out as a high-end laptop for standard development and general pro work, with the M5 Max, 36GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage giving it strong headroom. The price is framed as better than Apple's own store pricing and not far off older MacBook Pro launch pricing, especially with the $800 discount. The main caveat is that the RAM is seen as limiting for local artificial intelligence and large language model work, where more memory is preferred. Several comments also point to upcoming Apple announcements and OLED models as reasons to wait. It is a strong spec sheet for immediate use, but memory-focused buyers may want to look elsewhere.

  • A 48GB RAM alternative at Micro Center is described as a strong value option depending on local LLM goals and trade-offs.

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  • The deal price is reportedly available at Best Buy, which gives an additional purchase option.

    Groot81

  • The 36GB RAM configuration can work well for standard development tasks without immediately needing higher memory.

    PurpleRoom4389

  • The $800-off pricing is framed as reasonable compared with earlier MacBook Pro pricing, even with RAM pricing that feels out of whack.

    oopsz

  • Local AI and local LLM workflows may require more memory than 36GB, and even 64GB is reportedly not enough for local LLMs.

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  • Waiting for a rumored Apple announcement is recommended because an OLED display could be worth holding out for.

    kaabobPurpleRoom4389

  • The deal is criticized for Apple's high RAM and SSD upgrade pricing, especially after price hikes.

    btljuice

  • The current configuration is argued to have been $500 cheaper before a price hike, so the deal may not justify buying immediately.

    metaclass

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Oct 14, 2026 3:15 PM
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kasabaOct 14, 2026 3:15 PM
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Is this a great deal? Experts?
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Oct 14, 2026 3:22 PM
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TenseApple583Oct 14, 2026 3:22 PM
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Component prices are whack right now, as is the sticker price on this laptop. They're going to end up sitting on so much stock that prices are going to reach an equilibrium.
Oct 14, 2026 3:23 PM
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JeffL8953Oct 14, 2026 3:23 PM
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I want this just cant even come close to affording it.
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Oct 14, 2026 3:29 PM
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This will be worth $2500 in 3 months...
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Oct 14, 2026 3:47 PM
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PurpleRoom4389Oct 14, 2026 3:47 PM
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36GB RAM is good for standard dev work. Wait for OLED for better display.

Skip this model for local AI. A 128GB MacBook Pro was able to finish my small project using NVIDIA's model (released yesterday), after several corrections, and follow-up prompts. Google Argon solved the project in one prompt.
Last edited by PurpleRoom4389 October 18, 2026 at 08:11 PM.
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Oct 14, 2026 4:02 PM
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Groot81Oct 14, 2026 4:02 PM
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Same price at Best Buy
Oct 14, 2026 6:01 PM
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analogkingOct 14, 2026 6:01 PM
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For any ai work, you will end up chaining RDMA. Ultimately, go with a system that has more memory.
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Oct 14, 2026 11:20 PM
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Oct 15, 2026 12:13 AM
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oopszOct 15, 2026 12:13 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

$800 off sticker. For reference, in 2021 a M1 Max 14" MBP with 32 core GPU, 64 gb of ram and 1 TB SSD was $3699.

Yeah ram prices are out of whack, but by comparison this ain't bad.
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Oct 15, 2026 6:32 AM
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metaclassOct 15, 2026 6:32 AM
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Quote from oopsz View quoted comment :
$800 off sticker. For reference, in 2021 a M1 Max 14" MBP with 32 core GPU, 64 gb of ram and 1 TB SSD was $3699.

Yeah ram prices are out of whack, but by comparison this ain't bad.
But did you realize that this exact Max config was $500 cheaper before the hike? That was the MSRP, not to mention any deals. Unless someone absolutely needs it right now, there's little justification to pull the trigger.
Oct 15, 2026 8:58 AM
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kaabobOct 15, 2026 8:58 AM
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Seems like general consensus is wait for the Apple announcement rumored later this month. OLED would be worth waiting for.
Oct 15, 2026 11:35 AM
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ansonvsOct 15, 2026 11:35 AM
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Quote from PurpleRoom4389 View quoted comment :
36GB RAM is good for standard dev work. Wait for OLED for better display.Skip for local AI. Even a 128GB MacBook Pro couldn't load models good enough for my simple project. 256GB+ Mac Studios are expensive.Google Argon just solved my issue (included in Drive plan).
If you code everyday without enterprise paid token for subscription AI, it costs $1000+ per month for each person. Company restrict using token even Microsoft.
Oct 15, 2026 5:57 PM
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btljuiceOct 15, 2026 5:57 PM
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You can buy PC laptops with 64GB of ram for about a third the price of this. Apple has always severely overcharged for RAM/SSD upgrades (years before the rampocalypse). With the new price hikes it's just way too much money. Nothing slick about this "deal". My $0.02.
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M5RahulOct 15, 2026 9:47 PM
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Like paying the pre-get bent MSRP ... If you must, then you must... More of a dire need over a want right now.

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Oct 15, 2026 9:48 PM
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M5RahulOct 15, 2026 9:48 PM
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Quote from kasaba View quoted comment :
Is this a great deal? Experts?

Not the worst... But, more like luke-warm imo

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