Is the M1 MacBook Pro 13 still worth buying?

Yes for everyday work, study and light editing. It is much faster than the Intel 13-inch Pro and has better battery life, but newer MacBook Air and Pro models have larger screens, more ports and newer chips.

How does it compare with the M1 MacBook Air?

They share the M1 chip, but the Pro adds a fan for sustained loads, a brighter display and the Touch Bar. The Air is lighter and cheaper; the Pro holds peak speed longer in long exports.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 20 hours of video playback and about 17 hours of web browsing. Real use with several apps open typically lands around 10 to 14 hours.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?

No. The M1's memory and SSD are soldered, so buy the 16GB or larger-storage version up front if you need it. This unit has 256GB.

What comes in the box for a refurbished unit?

Typically the laptop and a USB-C power adapter and cable, but contents vary by seller. Confirm the charger and warranty are included before ordering.

Prices drop around back-to-school season and when newer MacBook Pro models launch. Refurbished stock also gets discounted when sellers clear inventory.

Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Pro 13" M1 (2020)?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Walmart.

Apple MacBook Pro 13" M1 (2020)

Last price we saw

$529.95at Walmart, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Apple MacBook Pro 13" M1 (2020)

The MacBook Pro 13" M1 (2020) is Apple's first Apple Silicon laptop, with an 8-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine and up to 20 hours of battery life. It keeps the older 13-inch Pro body: two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, a Touch Bar and a fan that lets the M1 run sustained loads longer than the fanless MacBook Air. This listing is a refurbished 256GB model in black. No price was given for this listing, so check the current best price against its recent range before buying.

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