M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros face redesign delays, making current M5 models compelling buys. Apple's upcoming redesign targets only its high-end M6 Pro and M6 Max models, not the base M5. This means consumers needing a MacBook Pro now, especially those with budgets under $2000, are best served by the existing M5 base model.

The redesign's exclusivity to premium tiers mirrors past patterns, where cheaper models received updates later. Current M5 deals on Amazon offer significant savings: $1549 (1TB/16GB), $1799 (1TB/24GB), $1999 (1TB/32GB). This makes the base M5 an exceptional value for better performance than the Air without the high cost of the Pro chip. Waiting for the redesign could mean paying more later, as Apple typically phases features down gradually.