Woot's Back-to-School Sale: Save on Refurbished MacBooks

Woot! (owned by Amazon) has launched its Back to School Sale featuring computers and tech, with excellent discounts on Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac desktops. While the sale officially runs through August 20, the most popular deals tend to sell out quickly. These MacBooks range from "Refurbished" to "Scratch and Dent" condition, offering savings of hundreds or even thousands compared to buying new. Woot provides a 30-day return policy and its own 90-day limited warranty for added peace of mind.

Apple MacBook Discounts in Woot's Back to School Sale

Refurbished

2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max 10-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU (32GB/512GB)

$1,039.00 at WootRefurbished

2022 Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU (8GB/256GB)

$629.99 at WootRefurbished

2022 Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU (16GB/1TB)

$879.99 at WootRefurbished

2021 Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro 8-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU (16GB/512GB)

$729.99 at WootRefurbished

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" M2 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU (8GB/256GB)

$749.99 at WootRefurbished

2023 Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M2 Max 12-Core CPU, 30-Core GPU (32GB/1TB)

$1,689.99 at WootRefurbished

2020 Apple MacBook Pro 13" M1 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU (8GB/256GB)

$499.99 at Woot

How to Choose the Right MacBook for You

Apple's laptop lineup centers on two models: the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. While we have a dedicated guide to our top MacBook picks, here's the core distinction: the MacBook Air is a thinner, lighter laptop designed for portability, while the MacBook Pro can be configured with more powerful components for creators, professionals, or those seeking a desktop replacement. For most users, the MacBook Air is our top recommendation. It's more affordable, highly portable for daily commuting, and delivers ample performance for everything except the most demanding workloads.

Choosing between the Air and Pro is just the first step. Each model comes in different screen sizes and can be configured with more powerful processors, extra memory, and additional storage. Apple's upgrade costs can add up quickly, so it's wise to choose specs based on your actual needs rather than overbuying. As a general rule, we recommend aiming for at least 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The base Apple M-series chip is capable and energy-efficient, perfect for most tasks. The next tiers are the Pro and Max chips, offering greater performance for intensive work. The chip number indicates its generation (M1 is first-gen, M2 is second-gen). Remember, a newer base chip isn't necessarily more powerful than a higher-tier older chip; for instance, an M2 chip isn't as powerful as an M1 Pro or M1 Max, which feature more cores and a superior GPU.