Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro design has been around for nearly five years, but the upcoming M5 MacBook Pro remains a smart purchase for budget-conscious buyers. While rumors swirl about a major redesign coming this fall with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, the base M5 model offers compelling value at its current price point.

Here's the key detail: Apple reportedly plans to reserve the redesign exclusively for high-end models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, starting at $1999. The base M5 model, which starts around $1599, won't get the redesign treatment anytime soon. This mirrors Apple's 2021 strategy when the current design launched only with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, with the base M1 model arriving in 2023.

For shoppers with budgets under $2000, waiting for the redesign doesn't make financial sense. The current M5 MacBook Pro delivers significant performance improvements over the MacBook Air while maintaining the excellent keyboard, ports, and build quality that professionals expect. With current discounts bringing prices down to $1449-$1849 on Amazon, the M5 model represents exceptional value for users who need more power than the Air but can't stretch to the Pro chip configurations.