Price war: Amazon, Best Buy drop 16-inch MacBook Pro to $1,999 ($500 off)

Amazon and Best Buy are engaged in a price war on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro outfitted with the M3 Pro or M3 Max processor.

The two retailers are duking it out over the MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro in Space Black. This MacBook Pro has a 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD.

Buy for $1,999

With a list price of $2,499, the $1,999 MacBook Pro deal from Amazon and Best Buy offers a substantial reduction off the retail price, making it a great option for back-to-school shoppers and business professionals alike.

16-inch M3 Pro & M3 Max MacBook Pro deals

If you're a power user looking for an even brawnier MacBook Pro configuration, Best Buy and Amazon are offering $500 discounts on many of the retail configurations of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with your choice of an M3 Pro or M3 Max processor. Here's a rundown of the MacBook Pro deals:

• M3 Pro, 12C CPU, 18C GPU, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Black: $2,399 ($500 off)
• M3 Pro, 12C CPU, 18C GPU, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Silver: $2,399 ($500 off)
• M3 Max, 14C CPU, 30C GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Space Black: $2,999 ($500 off)
• M3 Max, 14C CPU, 30C GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Silver: $2,999 ($500 off)
• M3 Max, 16C CPU, 40C GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Space Black: $3,499 ($500 off)
• M3 Max, 16C CPU, 40C GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Silver: $3,499 ($500 off)

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