Apple boss warns of price hikes — but these early Prime Day MacBook deals are a steal for pros who want to beat the 'unavoidable' increases

Uh-oh. Apple boss Tim Cook is warning that "price increases are unavoidable" due to the on-going price-hikes for RAM and graphics cards. That means we can all look forward to paying even more for laptops, phones, and tablets (and likely everywhere else).

And as if by magic, ahead of Prime Day, Amazon has a host of MacBook laptop deals discounted right now across the M5-powered suite in the US and UK. This includes the all-round powerhouse MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Air 13-inch, the best ultraportable for business travel we've ever tested. I've tracked down the best prices here, so you can check out the full line-up for the US and UK below and beat that "unavoidable" price increase.

Based on our tests, Apple's laptops remain performance-driven stars for business and creative professionals. Given the threats of price-hikes across the Apple stable and the deep discounts on Amazon, now feels like the perfect time to upgrade. For more details, we covered the full details of Cook's statement and what it means here.

Today's top Apple MacBook deals

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Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (M5): was $1,099 now $949.99 at Amazon

We called the MacBook Air 13-inch "still the best ultraportable" we've ever used. It's super-thin, lightweight, and perfect for working on the go and business travel.

Read our MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) review

In the UK: now £989 (was £1099)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5): was $1,699.99 now $1,549.99 at Amazon

The M5 14-inch MacBook Pro is a powerful all-rounder in a compact shell. It's not the biggest evolution over the previous M4-powered machines - and the design is pretty much identical. But it excelled at the full range of tasks, from office projects to light content creation.

Read our MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) review

In the UK: now £1978.97 (was £2199)

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Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch (M5): was $1,299 now $1,149.99 at Amazon

Total portability with more screen real estate is what the MacBook Air 15-inch delivers. It keeps the thin-and-light design of its 13-inch counterpart, and excels at business tasks. This deal is for the 16GB / 512GB model, with a 24GB / 1TB model also discounted right now.

In the UK: now £1199.97 (was £1,299)

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) : was $2,699 now $2,492 at Amazon

For creative professionals, the 16-inch MacBook Pro powered by the performance-driven M5 Pro chip is the one to choose. This beast flies through demanding workloads like video editing without skipping a beat.

In the UK: now £2439 (was £2699)

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Not in the US or UK? Check out the best deal prices in your region below.