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Retailers Cut Prices on Macs and iPads After Apple’s June List‑Price Hike

Shoppers are finding sizable but short‑lived, configuration‑specific discounts driven by inventory clearouts and regional payment offers.

Overview

  • Deal reports this week show major U.S. retailers and marketplaces are selling current M5 Macs and M5 iPads below Apple’s new list prices, with many promotions posted between July 6 and July 8.
  • Amazon is featuring several deep cuts, including a 14‑inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB/2TB for $2,549.99—about $449 under Apple’s new MSRP—and a 512GB MacBook Neo at $689.99 in one color option.
  • B&H is running clearance prices on last‑gen M4 Pro 14‑inch MacBook Pro units with models marked as low as $1,799 for specific configurations and limited finishes.
  • Indian retailer Vijay Sales is offering up to Rs 20,000 off a 13‑inch MacBook Air M5 configuration and eligible ICICI or Axis Bank cardholders can bring the effective price to Rs 1,29,990.
  • Most savings are tied to specific colors, RAM/SSD setups, or bank offers, inventory is constrained, and analysts expect these temporary promotions to fade once older stock and promotional allocations sell out.