Save up to $200 plus the planet with these official refurb Apple MacBook M1 deals

By Alex Whitelock
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Refurb ain't a dirty word - it's a great option

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While new Apple MacBook M1 deals are slowly creeping down in sales prices across many vendors recently, we think the official Apple-certified refurbished is a compelling choice right now.

For example, while new MacBook Air M1's have been reduced to $949 at most vendors (opens in new tab) recently, you can save yourself an extra $100 (opens in new tab) (for a total of $150) by opting to go for a certified refurbished product. Likewise, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 is going for just $1,099 currently (opens in new tab) - a total saving of $200 and $100 cheaper than Amazon's price (opens in new tab).

Refurbished. Yes, we know, that's a word that carries a lot of stigma but hear us out, it's actually a really good option - and not just to save money either. By buying through the official Apple certified refurbished (opens in new tab) program you're not just guaranteed to get a device that's under one year of warranty, but one that's in fully 'like-new' working condition. That means full servicing using official Apple replacement parts where applicable, full inspection and certification by Apple itself, and even 90 days of free technical support. 

There is also a real, often hidden benefit to considering refurbished products too. Consumer electronics often feature many toxic components and often take a lot of energy to produce. By going with refurbished Apple MacBook deals you're really helping to offset that associated cost to the environment. So, not only will you be saving yourself some cash here, but you'll also be doing your part in saving the planet!

Outside the US? See the best Apple MacBook M1 deals in your region just below.

Refurb Apple MacBook M1 deals this weekend

Apple MacBook Air (M1, refurbished): $999 (opens in new tab)

Apple MacBook Air (M1, refurbished): $999 $849 at Apple (opens in new tab)
Save $150 - The latest MacBook Air M1 is a fanless wonder to behold. Not only is it slim, power-efficient, and exceptionally powerful, it's also very, very competitively priced. Going officially refurbished via the Apple store will bag you a device that's currently going for $100 less than the cheapest price we've seen so far for brand-new MacBook Air deals.

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, refurbished): $1,299 (opens in new tab)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, refurbished): $1,299 $1,099 at Apple (opens in new tab)
Save $200 - Need something a little more powerful? The latest Apple MacBook Pro 13 features that same superb M1 chip but with an array of powerful (but quiet) fans to really help squeeze that extra performance out. Not many Windows laptops can compete with this stunning ultrabook right now and it's a superb buy for all sorts of work, design, and even casual applications.

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  • Apple (opens in new tab) - check out all of this week's certified refurbished MacBook deals
  • Amazon (opens in new tab) - has brand-new MacBook deals on sale currently

Deep dive into the world of refurb Apple tech with our guide to this week's best refurbished iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch deals (opens in new tab). Alternatively, see this week's prices on new products on our best MacBook deals (opens in new tab) page. 

Alex Whitelock
Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is deals editor at Future PLC and an all-around expert at one thing - saving readers as much cash as possible while scoring them the best products for their needs. With content that's always packed full of helpful information, no-nonsense expertise, and of course deals, Alex has also written for other leading sites such as T3 and GamesRadar. At work, you'll find him mostly covering computing, gaming, and advising people on how to save on their cell phone plans. Outside of work, you'll find him playing guitar, indulging his love for music, or down at the local climbing gym mostly hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities.

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