{
  "id": 1499068,
  "title": "Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is a creative professional’s dream with M5 Pro power, 24GB memory and 1TB storage and it's just had a big discount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-is-a-creative-professionals-dream-with-m5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:59:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-is-a-creative-professionals-dream-with-m5-pro-power-24gb-memory-and-1tb-storage-and-its-just-had-a-big-discount"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is a dream machine for creative professionals, thanks to its powerful M5 Pro chip, 24GB of unified memory, and 1TB SSD storage. Currently, the 2026 model is being offered at a discounted price of $2,760 on Amazon, down from its original price of $2,999. This significant reduction of $239, or around 8%, is a welcome discount from Apple, especially considering the company has recently increased prices across its entire product line.\n\nThe M5 Pro chip boasts an impressive 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, complemented by the speedy 24GB of unified memory and the fast 1TB SSD. These specifications allow the laptop to handle demanding creative tasks with ease. Additionally, the 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display offers a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and a claimed contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, making it a joy for photo and video editing work.\n\nThe display's large size provides ample workspace for creative projects, and its high brightness and contrast make it particularly appealing for visual work. However, if your work doesn't demand such a powerful machine, a less expensive MacBook Air or a MacBook Pro with the more general M5 chip might be a better financial choice.\n\nThe 16-inch MacBook Pro is also a good option for those who prioritize portability, as the larger size offers a more comfortable workspace for creative tasks. However, if you frequently need to carry your laptop around, a smaller MacBook model may be more convenient.\n\nDespite the substantial price tag, the 16-inch MacBook Pro remains a worthwhile investment for creative professionals who can take full advantage of its powerful performance, large display, and professional features. But it's essential to consider whether your specific needs justify the investment, as this is a high-end laptop that is likely to benefit the most from its advanced capabilities.",
  "summary": "Apple hiked prices on its laptops and tablets, but the 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro combines an 18-core CPU, 24GB memory and 1TB SSD and a big discount.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Computerworld",
        "title": "US confounds Apple’s memory supply challenge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/us-confounds-apples-memory-supply-challenge",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:38:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}