Woot Sale: Discounted Refurbished MacBooks Ahead of School

Woot (an Amazon subsidiary) has launched its annual Back to School Sale featuring significant discounts on Apple MacBooks and tech products. While the sale runs through August 20, the most attractive deals typically sell out quickly. Available MacBooks range from refurbished models to scratch-and-dent units, offering savings of hundreds to thousands compared to new devices. All purchases include Woot's 30-day return policy and 90-day limited warranty.

Apple MacBook Deals in Woot's Back to School Sale

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

$1,039.00 at Woot

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

$629.99 at Woot

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

$879.99 at Woot

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

$729.99 at Woot

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

$749.99 at Woot

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

$1,689.99 at Woot

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

$499.99 at Woot

Choosing the Right MacBook for Your Needs

Apple currently offers two MacBook lines: the lightweight MacBook Air and the more powerful MacBook Pro. For most users, we recommend the MacBook Air due to its portability, affordability, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks. The MacBook Pro better suits creative professionals needing maximum performance.

When selecting your model, consider these key specifications:

• Memory: We recommend minimum 16GB RAM
• Storage: 512GB SSD provides good baseline capacity
• Processor: Apple's chips progress from base M-series to Pro and Max variants. Newer generations don't always outperform higher-tier chips from previous generations - for example, an M2 chip may be less powerful than an M1 Pro.

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