Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)

I was honestly a little hesitant about buying a refurbished MacBook Air, but I’m so glad I did. When it arrived, it looked almost brand new. The screen, keyboard, and overall condition exceeded my expectations. The setup was surprisingly easy, even for someone who isn’t particularly tech-savvy. I was able to install Google Chrome, customize my settings, and start organizing my publishing business right away. The battery life has been excellent, it’s fast, quiet, and everything runs smoothly. I especially appreciate the value. I saved a significant amount of money compared to buying new, yet I feel like I received a premium laptop. For email, web browsing, Microsoft Word, publishing, and everyday business tasks, it has been perfect. If you’re considering a refurbished MacBook, don’t let the word “refurbished” scare you. Mine has been an outstanding purchase, and I would absolutely buy one again. Highly recommended!

Laptop came in on time and it works great! It even looks pretty good for being in good condition. No scratches on the screen or trackpad and the touch ID button works as intended.

Beautiful on the outside, completely broken on the inside — a heartbreaking refurb experience What a major disappointment. I’m an Apple fanboy who was really hoping to get into the MacBook world on a poor man’s budget. After hearing from ChatGPT, YouTubers, and countless reviewers that the M1 MacBook Airs are still incredible machines for the money, I was excited. I currently have a Windows laptop that I absolutely hate. It’s heavy, ugly, and feels like carrying around a small brick. Since I don’t have a credit card, I used Amazon’s Affirm option, which worked great. As usual, Amazon’s shipping was almost unbelievably fast. The outside shipping box was a little beat up, but the actual laptop box was perfect. I opened it immediately because the listing said “excellent condition,” and I wanted to inspect it carefully. The refurb description was not exaggerated. The MacBook looked brand new. Not a scratch. Not a mark. It was literally beautiful. I was ecstatic. I thought I had scored the deal of the year. Then reality hit. I actually canceled my morning yoga session because I wanted to spend time setting it up. Unfortunately, the excitement lasted about five minutes. Almost immediately, I knew something was wrong. Trying to install Chrome produced a bizarre, almost DOS-like error message that I had never seen on a Mac. I tried repeatedly. Same result. Then I tried Firefox. Same thing. Safari worked fine, but third-party apps would not install correctly. Even my Logitech mouse software refused to install properly. I spent hours troubleshooting. I updated macOS, tried again, and attempted the installs one more time. Nothing changed. The same brutal error messages kept appearing. After working through the problem with ChatGPT, the conclusion was that something was corrupted internally and that I was probably wasting my time trying to rescue a defective machine. Apple support (which was surprisingly helpful and free, even though Apple didn’t sell me this refurb) came to the same conclusion: there appeared to be a corrupted file or system issue. Amazon, as usual, handled the return process perfectly. No complaints there. I simply packed it up, grabbed my QR code, and drove 10 miles to Whole Foods to say goodbye to the MacBook that looked perfect but was completely unusable. The hardest part was deciding not to exchange it. Normally I would. But after going from the excitement of finding what looked like a perfect M1 MacBook Air to discovering it was defective, I just didn’t have the emotional energy to go through that roller coaster again. This was not a complaint about the MacBook Air itself. The M1 is still an amazing machine. My disappointment is with receiving a refurb that looked like a showroom model but functioned like a lemon. A beautiful laptop that never got the chance to make me happy.

Just received my laptop yesterday and it’s been good so far, everything seems to work fine. The only thing was that a couple keys on the keyboard were broken. The up and down buttons come off and one does not go back on. It seems like the up button has a tiny broken piece that keeps it from getting back on. I had to tape them down to make sure I don’t lose them. Not sure when I’ll be able to get it fixed. That’s all I have so far. Will edit if anything else comes up.

The M1 chip completely transformed the MacBook Air. Compared to older Intel models, it’s significantly faster, handling: Everyday tasks (browsing, Office, streaming) effortlessly Creative work like photo editing and even light video editing Multitasking without noticeable slowdowns For most users, it still feels fast in 2026. 🔋 2. Outstanding battery life Battery life is one of its biggest strengths: Easily 12–18 hours on a single charge depending on usage Perfect for students, remote work, or travel You can go a full day without needing a charger. 🤫 3. Completely silent (fanless design) Unlike most laptops, this MacBook Air has no fan: Silent operation at all times No overheating noise during normal tasks This makes it ideal for quiet environments like libraries or meetings. 🎨 4. Premium design & display Slim, lightweight, and easy to carry Solid aluminum build (classic Apple quality) Sharp Retina display with vibrant colors It still looks and feels modern even compared to newer laptops. 👎 Downsides to consider ❗ 1. Limited ports Only 2 USB-C ports You’ll likely need a hub for accessories ❗ 2. Base model storage & RAM 8GB RAM is fine for most users, but not future-proof for heavy workloads 256GB storage can fill up quickly ❗ 3. Not ideal for heavy workloads While powerful, it’s not built for: Intensive 4K/8K video editing High-end gaming Long sustained heavy workloads (due to fanless design) ⭐ Real-world experience What stands out most is how balanced this laptop is: Fast enough for 90% of users Extremely portable Reliable and efficient Even years after release, it still competes with many newer Windows laptops in its price range—especially refurbished. 🏁 Final verdict The 2020 MacBook Air M1 is one of the best laptops Apple has ever made in terms of value, performance, and longevity. ✔️ Great for: Students Remote workers Everyday users Light creative work ❌ Not ideal for: Heavy professional editing Gaming-focused users 👉 Bottom line: If you want a reliable, fast, and long-lasting laptop without spending a fortune, this is still an excellent choice—even in 2026.

Please note that if you purchase this, it might get shipped by fedex and you will have to sign for it. This wasn't able to work for me due to my work schedule so I had to have held somewhere. This came mostly clean. Had nice scrach on the logo and a couple of surface scratches but that is normal with a used/refurbished product. I will be tossing a dbrand skin over it but it came looking mostly good. One thing I will fault is the hinge part had a decent amount of dirt in it. Something I think could've been cleaned better in my opinion. The battery was at 91% which is pretty good for something this old. All of the keys work fine, I couldn't locate any scratches on the screen itself. It came with a charger that I haven't used at the time of writing. People have noted that theirs came with a 3rd party charger. Mine seems to be 1st party (very scratched up and used looking but expected) but came with a 3rd part cable. Packaging was good, it was wrapped in very stiff bubble wrap, i do wish they had put it in a bag just in case of water damage but overall, it was fine. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to save a buck on a great device but wants some sorta warranty from one of the big chains. I was satisfied

I'm so pleased with this Macbook Air M1 with 8gb RAM and 128gb SSD. I was worried about buying refurbished and my budget is tight so I went with the "acceptable" condition. Also, I was worried 128gb would not be enough storage but my last computer was a 2015 Macbook Pro with the same amount of internal memory. So, I've learned to use SSDs and iCloud. It arrived in great condition! It is incredibly fast due to the M1 chip, looks so beautiful and battery life is 88%! It can last an entire day, 14 hours at work. Does not overheat. The screen looks amazing. It's far, far more than expected and it's helping the environment too! I'm much less stressed about using this computer which fits in my budget (about $350) than I would be buying a more expensive version. Makes me hesitate to buy new when there are refurbished gems like this one! Thank you, Mobilesupply! As long as you are good with managing storage, I find the 128gb to be enough! Please make sure to check how much storage you are currently using prior to purchasing. Also, I received a non-OEM charger that didn't work so be aware of this as a possibility. The company gave me a small courtesy credit to buy a new one. Of course I wish it came with original Apple charger but still five stars! Update: March 2026 It's 7 months later and this computer is one of the best purchases I have made. Has not missed a beat. Still at 88% capacity. I use it daily at work for over 8 hours easily. Holds a charge well. I know I can rely on her and she fit so well within my budget. I did have to go through today and manage some files since memory fills up fast but I offloaded onto my external SSD. Still highly recommend. If you can spare the extra funds for the 256gb version, may be better for your needs but for me it works well and I don't mind having a smaller storage to work with. I still would choose this over the new Macbook Neo in a heartbeat given the touch ID, the savings and how reliable it is. Update: July 2026 Nearly a year later and still going strong. Battery life remains at 88% despite use at least 3 days per week. I use it on "low power" mode. Apple recently increased prices by A LOT and I'm so glad for this trusty computer. I do recommend checking for the 8GB, 256GB SSD version because it is sometimes less expensive with better storage. I continue to use iCloud and external drives. The 128GB may be tight for many people but if you are okay with having other storage options, this is an amazing computer.

Super nice MacBook. Not a scratch on it. Looks new. I love the M1 chip. Check the storage though. Some were teaching laptops and have less storage.

Everything was as expected with no issues

Excelente, la compré para darsela a mi equipo de trabajo y hasta el momento ninguna queja

tiene buena bateria mas del 90%, con un rayon leve en la parte de enfrente y un golpe solo perceptible al tacto en la esquina de abajo del teclado pero funciona 10/10

A mi me llegó prácticamente como nueva solo un ligero golpe en una esquina práctica mente no es notorio o algo que afecte de hay en fuera todo como nueva excepto la caja me vino en otra y un cargador que no es de la computadora pero no es algo que afecte no es promoción o algo pagado es mi experiencia con esta compra y estoy muy satisfecho porq vi compras muy negativas y pues a diferencia de esas a mi me salió muy buena prácticamente como nueva,es muy recomendable si no tiene demasiado presupuesto.

Excellent product Easy to set up and logon