Best MacBook Pro deals May 2022
If you are looking to buy a new MacBook Pro you don’t have to pay full price. Our team of Apple experts search the web all year round for the top deals, offers and discounts for the MacBook Pro – seeking out the best money-off offers to save you time.
In this article we also run through some tips and explain Apple’s pricing structure, so that you can be sure you are getting the best discount available.
Here we are focused on the MacBook Pro, but there are some great deals for the MacBook Air too. The MacBook Air and the 13in MacBook Pro have a lot in common, so you might also be interested in reading our
MacBook Air deals article as well. And make sure you check out our complete round up of the
best Apple deals we’ve seen.
MacBook Pro May 2022 deals
Black Friday is behind us, but that doesn’t mean the deals have finished – we see deals for the MacBook Pro all year round.
The only issue is if you want to buy an 14in or 16in MacBook Pro stock is very low and we are finding that when available they sell out fast. We are still seeing some deals on those models though, so it’s worth checking regularly.
Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now:
US resellers
- Walmart has a great discount off the 1TB, 16-core GPU 14in MacBook Pro, get it for $2,159.97 (RRP: $2,499). Walmart also has the 512GB 14in model discounted to $1,949 ($50 off).
- Walmart and Amazon both have $50 off the $2,499 16in model.
- Walmart has the 13in MacBook Pro for $1,189 (RRP $1,299).
- Walmart also has $100 off the $1,499 silver 13in MacBook Pro, get it for $1,399. The space grey model is $1,469.
UK resellers
- Laptops Direct has a discount for the entry-level 14in MacBook Pro. Get it for £1,749.97 (RRP: £1,899). Laptops Direct also has a discount for the £2,399 model – get it for £2,049.97 here.
- Laptops Direct and Amazon have the 16in MacBook Pro, get it for £2,129.97 (RRP: £2,399).
- And the 16in MacBook Pro with a £2,599 RRP costs £2,279.97 at Laptops Direct.
- Amazon, AO.com, and John Lewis all have the same deal on the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro, get it for £1,149 (RRP; £1,299).
- You can find a discount on the 512GB M1 13in MacBook Pro, normally £1,499, now £1,319 at Amazon and John Lewis, while Laptops Direct has it for 97p more.
You’ll find even more deals below…
What you need to know
In October 2021 Apple updated the most powerful MacBook Pro models. There are now three new 16in MacBook Pro models and two 14in MacBook Pro models (which replace the 13in models that were previously using Intel’s 2.0GHz processors). These new MacBook Pro models offer incredibly powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. For more information read our review of the 2021 16in MacBook Pro and review of the 14in MacBook Pro.
Apple also sells two 13in MacBook Pro models with M1 chips (introduced in November 2020). Read our 13in M1 MacBook Pro review. The entry-level MacBook Pro are still a good buy, they just aren’t quite as ‘Pro’ as their counterparts. For more help choosing the best Apple laptop read our buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a Mac buying guide that covers the whole range. We also explain the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro.
Here’s Apple’s pricing for the MacBook Pro right now:
13in MacBook Pro
- M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU/8‑Core GPU, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM: $1,299/£1,299
- M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU/8‑Core GPU, 512GB Storage, 8GB RAM: $1,499/£1,499
14in MacBook Pro
- M1 Pro Chip with 8‑Core CPU/14‑Core GPU, 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM: $1,999/£1,899
- M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU, 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM: $2,499/£2,399
16in MacBook Pro
- M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU, 512GB Storage, 16GB RAM: $2,499/£2,399
- M1 Pro Chip with 10‑Core CPU/16‑Core GPU, 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM: $2,699/£2,599
- M1 Max Chip with 10‑Core CPU/32‑Core GPU, 1TB Storage, 16GB RAM: $3,499/£3,299
Buy a new MacBook Pro directly from Apple US or Apple UK, of check the best deals from independent resellers below.
Best MacBook Pro deals right now
Below you will find tables that show the best prices right now for each standard model of MacBook Pro. You will also find deals on MacBooks that Apple has now discontinued, as long as stockists still have them available.
Best 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max deals
We are seeing some great deals for the 14in MacBook Pro in the US and UK now that stock isn’t so constrained.
2021 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU (MSRP: $1,999/£1,899)
Not Available
2021 14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU (MSRP: $2,499/£2,399)
$2,445.00
Best 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max deals
While the M1 Max version of the 16in MacBook Pro can be hard to find on sale – let alone at a discount. We are still seeing some deals for the 16in MacBook Pro in the US and UK now that stock isn’t as constrained.
2021 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU (MSRP: $2,499/£2,399)
$2,415.93
2021 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $2,699/£2,599)
$2,607.93
2021 16in MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $3,499/£3,299)
Not Available
Best 13in MacBook Pro M1 deals
We are also seeing some great deals on the M1 MacBook Pro models.
2020 13in MacBook Pro, M1 (MSRP: $1,299/£1,299)
B & H Photo
$1199.00
Free
$1299.00
Free
$1299.99
Free
2020 13in MacBook Pro, M1 (MSRP: $1,499/£1,499)
B & H Photo
$1349.00
Free
$1499.00
Free
$1499.99
Free
Best deals on older models
You may find a decent saving on one of the Intel-powered MacBook Pro that Apple no longer sells. If there are any deals you will see them below.
1.4GHz MacBook Pro (previously starting at $1,299/£1,299)
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Where to buy a MacBook Pro
You can buy a MacBook Pro directly from Apple, but there are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice).
One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
We recommend the following resellers in the US and UK:
US
UK
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services:
Best Refurbished deals
While Apple rarely discounts new Macs, from time to time there are some excellent deals to be had in Apple’s Refurbished Store. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Pro deals.
We often see the cheaper M1 MacBook Pro on sale on the refurbished store, which means you could get the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 8‑Core GPU with 256GB SSD for just £1,099/$1,099. A saving of £200/$200.
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old.
Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. If you are considering buying a second hand Mac read: Should I buy a second hand Mac?
UK MacBook Deals
If you aren’t sure which kind of Apple laptop you want to buy check these great MacBook deals available in the UK – including the MacBook Air. Here are the best we’ve found. If you’re looking for a desktop Mac, see our iMac and Mac mini deals roundup and make sure you check out our round up of the best Apple deals.
Top 10 Macbook Deals
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
1
From: Apple
Was: £1,499
Now:
£1,269
(£230 off)
Apple’s offering the M1 MacBook Pro on its Refurbished Store – a great way to get a new M1 Mac for less than Apple sells it for.
The refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD is £1,269 – a saving of £230. This price also puts it below the usual starting price of the 256GB model so you can get twice as much storage for less!
Buy the Space Grey 512GB MacBook Pro from Apple’s refurbished store for £1,269 (£230 off) here. The Silver 512GB version is £1,269 (£230 off) here.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
2
From: John Lewis
Was: £999
Now:
£887
(£112 off)
Apple 14in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB, 2021
3
From: LaptopsDirect
Was: £2,399
Now:
£2,049.97
(£349.03 off)
Laptops Direct has a really great discount on the 1TB 14in MacBook Pro with 16 GPU cores.
Amazon sometimes matches Laptops Direct deals, so it’s worth checking – although when we checked the price was a lot more.
Apple 16in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 2021
4
From: Amazon
Was: £2,399
Now:
£2,129
(£270 off)
Amazon has a great saving on the 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and it’s in stock right now!
Laptops Direct has a similar deal here (97p more).
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
5
From: Amazon
Was: £1,499
Now:
£1,329.97
(£169.03 off)
This is a great deal from Amazon for the top-of-the-range M1 MacBook Pro (512GB).
Laptops Direct has the same deal.
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
6
From: Amazon
Was: £1,299
Now:
£1,149
(£150 off)
This is a decent saving on the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro with M1.
John Lewis has the same deal.
Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)
7
From: Apple Refurbished Store
Was: £1,299
Now:
£1,099
(£200 off)
Save £200 on a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 256GB storage. As an Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook you can be certain that it will indistinguishable from new! See our full guide on where to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac.
Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)
8
From: Very
Was: £1,249
Now:
£1,099
(£150 off)
An excellent deal, this. Save money on the MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU from Very. The discount applies to the silver version only.
This deal is only slightly better than Currys who has the silver model for £1,099.97. John Lewis had the same deal, but it is currently out of stock there.
Apple Refurbished Mac Store (Discounted iMacs, MacBooks and more)
9
From: Apple
Now:
Up to £300 off
You can get a Mac from Apple at much lower prices if you buy from the Refurbished Store. Apple will have thoroughly tested the model and will offer you a full warranty so it can be a great way to get a good deal. Find out more about Refurbished Macs here.
How to find a good MacBook Pro deal
If you want to be sure that you are finding the best deal we recommend that you read through all our advice below.
1. Beware of misleading retailers
Some retailers have been known to be misleading about RRP to make a deal look better than it is. Always compare to the current price on the
Apple Store or, if it’s an older model take a look at the
Apple refurbished store (where Apple sells reconditioned, discontinued stock with a full year’s warranty) to make sure you’re getting good value.
2. Check how old it is
Speaking of which, you also want to be careful of the age of any given MacBook as models from different years might have similar looking specs on paper. For example, the processor speed can be misleading if you aren’t sure what generation of processor is being used – so take care to double-check processor speeds and generation, and even model numbers to make sure you’re not paying over the odds for a laptop from a few years ago.
3. Make sure that a newer model wouldn’t be better
Another thing to consider if you find a deal on a old MacBook Pro that has been discontinued by Apple: it is important to know what changed when the model was eventually updated. You should note, for example, that when Apple updated the entry-level 13in MacBook Pro in early 2020, and the 16in in 2019, it made changes to the keyboard following a number of
issues with the previous keyboard design. At the same time Apple also doubled storage. So beware that a deal on an older model may not be as good as it looks.
4. Find out how much if should cost
There are now three sizes of MacBook Pro: 13in, 14in and 16in. Before the end of 2019 there was also an 15in MacBook Pro, but Apple replaced that with the 16in model. You may still find the 15in model, and any of the discontinued models, available.
Older models…
13in MacBook Pro (2020)
2.0GHz Quad-Core i5, 10th-gen, Turbo Boost 3.8GHz, 512GB, 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, (was 2.4GHz Quad-Core, Turbo Boost 4.1GHz, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3, 256GB) | £1,799/$1,799 |
2.0GHz Quad-Core i5, 10th-gen, Turbo Boost 3.8GHz, 1TB, 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X RAM, Intel Iris Plus Graphics, (was 2.4GHz Quad-Core, Turbo Boost 4.1GHz, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 RAM, 512GB) | £1,999/$1,999 |
16in MacBook Pro (2019)
2.6GHz 6-core i7, 9th-gen, Turbo Boost 4.5GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD | £2,399/$2,399 |
2.3GHz 8-core i9, 9th-gen, Turbo Boost 4.8GHz, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD. | £2,799/$2,799 |
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Amazon’s Lightning deals, which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, we’d recommend signing up for
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