Apple’s selling refurbished MacBook Neos with a $100 discount

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="Apple’s MacBook Neo comes in four different colors. | Image: The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Macbook-Neo-Refurbished-Roundup.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> Apple’s MacBook Neo comes in four different colors. | Image: The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple’s most affordable laptop, the <strong>MacBook Neo</strong>, is available once again at its pre-price hike price. <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Frefurbished%2Fmac%2Fmacbook-neo">All four colors</a> are currently discounted and<strong> </strong>available refurbished through the company, with the <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Ffhfa4ll%2Fa%2Frefurbished-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-silver">base 256GB model</a> listed for $599 (usually $699 new), and the <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Ffhfc4ll%2Fa%2Frefurbished-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-with-touch-id-silver">upgraded version</a> with 512GB of storage and TouchID selling for $679 (usually $799). The laptops have a one-year manufacturer warranty, with the option to purchase an extended <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapplecare">AppleCare</a> plan.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>MacBook Neo</h3> <div class="product-description">Apple&#8217;s most affordable laptop, with a 13-inch display, A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and optional Touch ID fingerprint sensor. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/891741/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-review">Read our review</a>.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268387_Apple_MacBook_Neo_AKrales_0737.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Ffhfa4ll%2Fa%2Frefurbished-macbook-neo-apple-a18-pro-chip-silver"> $599 at <strong>Apple (256GB, Refurbished)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">My colleague Antonio G. Di Benedetto reviewed the MacBook Neo, and was impressed with its performance given that it’s running on the A18 Pro &#8211; an iPhone 16 Pro processor. While power users might feel a bit limited by the 8GB of memory and relatively slow storage, the excellent screen, keyboard and speakers make this a great choice for people who primarily use browsers instead of system-intensive apps. It’s also a fantastic laptop for high school or college students.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/891741/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-review">Read our Apple MacBook Neo review</a>.</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other deals to consider</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGPKC21W">Amazon</a> has the <strong>Google Pixelsnap Charger </strong>on sale for $41.99 (usually $69.99), the lowest price we’ve seen yet. This Qi2 wireless charger has a detachable stand to keep your <strong>Pixel 10 series </strong>phone upright and visible while charging, and supports up to 25W of power for fast charging. It’s worth noting that older Pixel models will need to use a compatible magnet case to attach to the stand.</li> <li>You can pick up a <strong>Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition</strong> from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB6QT8K6?th=1">Amazon</a> for $50, half off its usual price. This wired controller packs in features that competitive gamers will appreciate for tuning in their setup, like remappable back paddles, two trigger heights, and hall effect thumbsticks. It’s compatible with PC and Xbox Series S/X over USB.</li> <li><a href="https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/peak">Fanatical</a> has Steam codes for <strong><em>Peak</em> </strong>discounted to $3.75, just over half off its usual price of $7.99. This co-op climbing game challenges you and your friends to scale a mountain together, with a physics system that often leads to hilarious circumstances, and a variety of helpful (or detrimental) items to discover along the way.</li> </ul>