As deals editor at Tom’s Guide, I’m always looking for ways to save on the latest devices. This week, Apple announced its new M5-based MacBook Pros. Priced from $1,599, they’ll hit store shelves on October 22. So far, there are no deals on the new MacBooks, but Best Buy is offering an excellent trade-in discount.
Right now, you can get a MacBook Pro M5 from $799 with trade-in at Best Buy. Even better, My Best Buy Plus and Total members save an extra 10%. (You can sign up at Best Buy from $49/year). For example, a 13-inch MacBook Air M2 in good condition nets you a $450 credit, whereas a 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 gets you $300. These are some of the best MacBook deals I’ve seen. (You can also trade-in other non-Apple laptops. For more deals, check out our top picks in Best Buy’s weekend sale).
The new M5 MacBook Pro comes in different configurations. The base model ($1,599) includes 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, whereas the step-up model ($1,799) upgrades you to a 1TB SSD. The top-of-the-line model ($1,999) includes 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The new M5 CPU was manufactured using an advanced 3nm process for zippier speeds and better stamina, alongside a big boost in graphics and faster SSD read/write speeds. These upgrades will be beneficial for 4K rendering tasks as well as AAA gaming. Apple also states the new Mac boasts 24-hour battery life.
Apple didn’t announce M5 Pro and M5 Max models, so it’s likely they’ll be released in stages. That said, the average user can get more than enough horsepower from the announced configurations.
If you’re wondering when the first non-trade-in deals will appear, they could surface as soon as next week. But they’re usually small and take just $50 off. For bigger dollar-off discounts, you’ll need to wait for Black Friday proper.
