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Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro Price Hikes and a Rare Pre-Hike Deal at Best Buy

7/10/2026, 5:36:40 PM

Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro Price Increases

Apple announced across-category price hikes for its 2026 lineup, raising the list price of the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro from $2,549.00 to $2,999.00. The adjustments apply to most Apple-authorized and third-party retailers, creating a higher cost baseline for new purchases.

Best Buy’s Pre-Hike Offering

Best Buy remains an exception, continuing to list the 24 GB/2 TB 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro at the pre-increase price of $2,549.00. The model is available in both Silver and Space Black, with options for in-store pickup or delivery at checkout. The article notes that MacRumors, the source of this information, is an affiliate partner with Best Buy.

Market Availability After the Hike

Across major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon, the pre-hike MacBook Pro appears to be one of the few Apple products still sold at its former price. Nearly every other MacBook and iPad model is either unavailable for purchase or listed only at the newly raised prices, limiting discount opportunities for consumers seeking the latest hardware.

Consumer Guidance

Readers looking for lower-cost Apple hardware are directed to the site’s “Apple Deals” roundup, which aggregates recent bargains on Apple-related products. The article suggests that shoppers monitor Best Buy’s inventory for the limited-time pre-hike offering while acknowledging the broader price escalation across Apple’s 2026 product range.