Apple’s latest powerhouse, the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip, is already seeing its first major discount. Micro Center, a US-based electronics retailer known for its in-store deals, is offering 10% off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro. For a machine that launched just weeks ago, this is a rare early price drop that’s sure to catch the attention of Apple enthusiasts and creative professionals alike.
The deal at a glance
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Model: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, Late 2025)
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Config: 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD
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Price: $1,439 (was $1,599) ~ $160 off
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Link to the Product: Click Here

Apple introduced the M5 lineup earlier this month, touting major performance gains and efficiency improvements thanks to its new 3-nanometer architecture. The M5 chip builds on the already impressive efficiency of the M3 and M4 families, with faster multicore CPU speeds, a beefier GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a more capable Neural Engine.
Typically, Apple products — especially newly launched MacBooks — maintain their retail price for months before seeing even modest reductions. For professional writers, developers, and content creators, this could be a good time to make the jump. If you’ve been holding on to an Intel-based MacBook or even an early-gen M1 model, the leap to M5 offers tangible benefits in both speed and thermal efficiency.
If you’re near a Micro Center and have been waiting for the right time to upgrade, this is about as good as it gets this early in a MacBook’s life cycle. Stay updated with the latest news on this by downloading the Appleosophy App from the App Store or by visiting our website.