You Can Buy This M1 MacBook Air on Sale for Just $550 Right Now
There was a time when you had to spend more than $1,000 to get a MacBook that could handle everything from spreadsheets to video editing without complaint. That’s no longer the case — at least not with this deal. This refurbished 2020 MacBook Air with Apple’s M1 chip costs $549.99 for the 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD model, and $589.99 for the 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD configuration. Both are “Grade A” devices, meaning they may have little or no visible wear, even though they’re refurbished.
You get the same M1 chip that helped Apple break ties with Intel — an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine that work together to make everything from browsing to photo editing fast and efficient. This chip also means there are no fans, so the machine stays completely silent no matter how long you use it. The Retina display still produces a crisp 2560×1600 resolution, and battery life is solid, around 15 to 18 hours depending on usage.
You’re missing out on some new features like MagSafe charging or a 1080p webcam, but at this price, those tradeoffs seem minor. Both options include two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, a responsive backlit Magic Keyboard, and Touch ID. And because it’s still supported, you’ll be able to upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15. If you’ve been eyeing a MacBook for work, school, or general creative projects and can live without the latest features, this deal makes a compelling case for sticking with Apple’s first (and still very impressive) M1 machine.