Apple is selling refurbished MacBook Neo models from $599, putting the entry-level machine $100 below the current $699 starting price for a new one. The company’s refurbished Mac store listed the base A18 Pro configuration in Silver, Citrus, Indigo, and Blush when checked.
The price is a comparison with Apple’s current new-model list price, not a new low versus every price the laptop has carried. CNET reported that the new Neo had moved from an original $599 price to $699, while Apple’s store now puts a refurbished base unit back at $599.
How much is a refurbished MacBook Neo?
Apple lists the standard refurbished MacBook Neo at $599 in each of its four finishes. The Verge identifies that version as the 256GB model. Apple’s product page says a new MacBook Neo begins at $699, making the base refurbished version $100 cheaper.
Apple also lists refurbished A18 Pro models with Touch ID for $679 in the same four colors. The Verge and 9to5Mac describe that as a 512GB configuration and put the comparable new price at $799. That is a $120 difference, so the headline’s $100 saving applies to the entry model rather than every Neo configuration.
Store inventory is a moving target, particularly in refurbished sections. The listings confirm the displayed models and prices at the time they were captured; they do not promise that every color or configuration will remain available.
What hardware does the MacBook Neo have?
Apple says the MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip and battery life of up to 16 hours. The Verge reports that the model has 8GB of memory, while its Touch ID keyboard is optional. Memory is the computer’s temporary workspace for active programs, whereas storage holds files between sessions. That difference matters when comparing the reported 256GB and 512GB configurations. Read more about how computer memory differs from storage.
For shoppers, the arithmetic is clean enough: $599 buys the base refurbished Neo instead of a new $699 base model. The $679 Touch ID option carries a larger reported gap against its new equivalent, but it is still a refurbished purchase, so buyers should verify the exact configuration on Apple’s listing before checking out.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.
