Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple laptops and tablets as part of its May 2026 Memorial Day sale [1, 2].
These price cuts follow the launch of new laptop models from Apple, signaling a push by the online retailer to clear existing inventory of M5-series hardware [2, 3].
Among the most notable deals is the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, which has reached an all-time low price with a discount of $199 [2]. Other MacBook Pro configurations are also seeing price drops, with the base M5 MacBook Pro priced at $1,499 [1]. Some M5 Pro and M5 Max models have been reported at prices as low as $1,949 [4].
The discounts extend to thinner and lighter options, and tablets. The M5 MacBook Air is currently available at $170 off [1]. For tablet users, the iPad Pro is seeing discounts of up to $300 [1]. Specifically, the mid-range 512GB 13-inch iPad Pro model is discounted by $150 [1].
Retailers typically adjust pricing for older hardware once a new generation of chips or chassis designs is introduced to the market. The M5 Pro MacBook Pro features a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display [2]. By lowering prices during a major holiday sales window, Amazon aims to move high-value stock quickly to make room for the latest Apple releases [2, 3].
Shoppers can find these deals on Amazon.com, though availability may vary based on stock levels for specific configurations [1, 2].
“the base M5 MacBook Pro priced at $1,499”
This aggressive pricing strategy indicates a transition period for Apple's retail ecosystem. As new hardware enters the market, third-party retailers like Amazon must liquidate older M5-series stock to avoid depreciation. For consumers, this creates a window to acquire high-specification machines, such as the 2TB model, at prices rarely seen during the standard product lifecycle.
