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Wild clearance deal lands on base M5 MacBook Pro at $650 off, now just $1,350

Retailers have launched a steep clearance discount on the base M5 MacBook Pro, slashing the price by $650 down to $1,350 or $1,349 depending on the outlet. This major reduction arrives alongside wider Black Friday promotions that include price cuts on Apple's M5 MacBook Air and AirPods. Analysts note that notebook pricing has faced upward pressure since Apple raised device costs in June, making this sudden blowout price point an unexpected shift for buyers seeking pro-tier performance at a reduced rate.

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  • โœ“ The base M5 MacBook Pro is available through a clearance deal offering $650 off, lowering the price to $1,350.
  • โœ“ Macworld reports the new M5 MacBook Pro price has dropped to $1,349 in a blowout deal.
  • โœ“ Apple's M5 MacBook Air has dropped in price to $1,099, with $200 off upgraded models.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) โฑ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Retailers slashed the price of the base M5 MacBook Pro by $650 to bring the cost down to $1,350.

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  1. M5 MacBook Pro hits clearance at $650 off, dropping to $1,350

    Retailers have launched a steep clearance discount on the base M5 MacBook Pro, slashing the price by $650 down to $1,350 or $1,349 depending on the outlet. This major reduction arrives alongside wider Black Friday promotions that include price cuts on Apple's M5 MacBook Air and AirPods. Analysts note that notebook pricing has faced upward pressure since Apple raised device costs in June, making this sudden blowout price point an unexpected shift for buyers seeking pro-tier performance at a reduced rate.

    Why it matters

    Apple recently released new MacBook Pro hardware, prompting widespread retail adjustments across previous and current configurations. The sudden drop reverses months of elevated price points that followed Apple's June price hikes across its Mac lineup. Shoppers are also seeing discounts on other hardware, including a $200 price cut on the M5 MacBook Air.

    What is confirmed

    • The base M5 MacBook Pro is available through a clearance deal offering $650 off, lowering the price to $1,350.
    • Macworld reports the new M5 MacBook Pro price has dropped to $1,349 in a blowout deal.
    • Apple's M5 MacBook Air has dropped in price to $1,099, with $200 off upgraded models.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Certain listings or claims regarding specific M5 Max MacBook Pro configurations at $610 off require individual verification.

    What to watch next

    • Monitor stock levels and retailer inventory to see if the $1,350 M5 MacBook Pro clearance price remains available.
    • Track whether other major electronics retailers match the $650 discount.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.bestlaptop.deals โ€” Best Laptop Deals (2026) - Tested & Ranked Picks
    2. 9to5Toys โ€” Wild clearance deal lands on base M5 MacBook Pro at $650 off, now just $1,350
    3. Macworld โ€” A new M5 MacBook Pro is down to $1,349 in this insane blowout deal
    4. AppleInsider โ€” Apple's M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,099, plus save $200 on upgraded models
    5. CNN โ€” Yesterday, Apple released a new MacBook Pro. Today, its MacBook Air is $200 off | CNN Underscored
    6. shattered.io โ€” MacBook Pro M5 Max $610 Off Claim: Facts Checked [2026]
    7. www.macworld.com โ€” A new M5 MacBook Pro is down to $1,349 in this insane blowout deal
    8. tech.yahoo.com โ€” Black Friday Apple deals have arrived: $23 AirTags, $199 ...
    9. machash.com โ€” A new M5 MacBook Pro is down to $1,349 in this insane blowout ...
    10. wvtra.org โ€” M5 MacBook Pro Clearance Deal Drops Price to $1,350
    11. www.hexeba.com โ€” Unbelievable MacBook Pro M5 Deal: $650 Off - Now Only $1,350 ...
    12. 9to5toys.com โ€” 9to5Toys - Page 3 of 175 - New Gear, reviews and deals
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