Save up to $200 plus the planet with these official refurb Apple MacBook M1 deals
Refurb ain't a dirty word - it's a great option
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 recently, you can save yourself an extra $100 (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 - a total saving of $200 and $100 cheaper than Amazon's price.
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 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 $849 at Apple
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.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1, refurbished): $1,299 $1,099 at Apple
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.
- Apple - check out all of this week's certified refurbished MacBook deals
- Amazon - 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. Alternatively, see this week's prices on new products on our best MacBook deals page.
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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.