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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

Refurbished MacBook Air M1

4.6/5
(353 reviews)
Starting at
$439.00before trade-in
$999.00 newSave $560.00
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Durability 88%

Overall performance 63.5%

Screen quality 76%

Audiovisual 45%

  • 1-year warranty
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Warranty: 12 months

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 128 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

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$439.00
$999.00 new
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 256 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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$434.00
$999.00 new
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 256 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 256 GB - RAM 16GB - Silver

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 256 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 256 GB - RAM 8GB - Gold

4.6/5
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Starting at
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 128 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

4.6/5
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Starting at
$439.00
$999.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
(352)
Starting at
$509.00
$1,249.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
(352)
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$1,399.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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Starting at
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$1,649.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Silver

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Gold

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 16GB - Gold

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
(352)
Starting at
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

4.6/5
(352)
Starting at
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
(352)
Starting at
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 8GB - Gold

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 8GB - Gold

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

4.6/5
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Starting at
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 16GB - Silver

4.6/5
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Starting at
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$1,649.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Silver

4.6/5
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Starting at
$691.00
$1,399.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 512 GB - RAM 16GB - Gold

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 1000 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 8GB - Gold

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MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 8GB - Space Gray

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$793.50
$1,799.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 8GB - Silver

Starting at
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$1,849.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 8-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 16GB - Gold

4.6/5
(353)
Starting at
$793.50
$2,049.00 new
MacBook Air 13" (2020)

MacBook Air 13" (2020)Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU - 2000 GB - RAM 16GB - Space Gray

4.6/5
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Refurbished MacBook Air M1's customer reviews

4.5/5

2,136 verified reviews in the last 12 months.

  • C

    Christopher S.

    Purchased on December 3, 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    The refurbished Apple MacBook Air M2 15-inch feels like brand new! It’s incredibly fast, lightweight, and the larger screen size is perfect for productivity. The Retina display is stunning, and there’s no sign it’s been used before. Everything works flawlessly, and the battery life is excellent. It’s a fantastic way to get premium quality at a more affordable price!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024

    MacBook Air (2023) 15-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB
  • G

    Gunnar F.

    Purchased on November 28, 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    For anyone else that was super worried to purchase from back market because of bad reviews or uncertainty of buying refurbished, here is my honest review as someone who was on a budget and looking for a MacBook for college. I too was super nervous about spending so much money on a MacBook Air without actually seeing it, but saw a ton of good reviews with this vendor and decided to trust it. I ended up buying a 2020 MacBook Air M1, 16GB Ram, with 256GB of storage in the color space grey in good condition. To my shock, the MacBook came in five days, even faster than it was expecting to come. When I opened the MacBook, it was wrapped in a heavy duty box with a thick bubble wrap to make sure it was super safe. When I opened the MacBook it looked AMAZING. There were a few small scratches on the underneath side of the Mac, but the top was absolutely flawless. I am so happy with this purchase and could honestly say that this is a great vendor that can be trusted! Even saved a few hundred bucks buying from back market instead of Apple! As far as everything else goes, the computer seems to operate perfectly, all speakers work. All buttons are in tact, and the touch pad is responsive. ...

    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024

    MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 256GB
  • E

    Eve C.

    Purchased on November 4, 2024

    Verified purchase
    4.6/5

    I love my refurbished 2020 Macbook air. It arrived in a couple of days after ordering and was just as described. I had hoped to send my old Macbook in for some money back but I bogged down in getting my data and apps transferred to the new computer. I'm old and I should have hired someone to do it for me instead of going down the rabbit hole! I plan to use BackMarket for a refurbished iphone next.

    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024

    MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 512GB
  • A

    Alan P.

    Purchased on October 18, 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    I used Back Market to purchase a refurbished MacBook Air (M2). I figure I saved about $300 vs buying one new. I was able to find the memory and storage capacities that I wanted and initiated the purchase. Within a few days I received my Air. Excellent condition. Works great. I'm very pleased with the whole purchase process.

    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024

    MacBook Air (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 512GB
  • R

    Robert forrest R.

    Purchased on January 29, 2025

    Verified purchase
    4/5

    This is my 5th device purchased from Back Market and what a terrific refurbisher! This MacBook Air is a good machine. However, it was marked "excellent condition," but it was not as flawless previous devices I've purchased from BM. There were minor scratches on the screen, minor scratches on the lid, and about 6 of the keys are well worn and very shiny due to use. Assuredly, not in excellent condition by Back Market standards. However, with the purchase of a plastic cover and a thin keyboard cover, the problem is not visible.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025

    MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2018) - Core i5 - 16GB - SSD 1500GB
  • E

    Esmée G.

    Purchased on January 23, 2025

    Verified purchase
    4/5

    Solid Refurbished MacBook Air - A Great Value on Back Market I recently purchased a refurbished MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2020) from Back Market with the Core i3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, listed in "Good" condition. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and feel like I got a great deal. The Good: * Price: This was the biggest selling point. Compared to buying a brand new MacBook Air, I saved a significant amount of money. Back Market's pricing for refurbished electronics is definitely competitive. * Performance: The i3 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and the speedy SSD, handles my daily tasks with ease. I use it for web browsing, email, document creation, light photo editing, and even some occasional coding. It's responsive and doesn't lag. * Condition: My MacBook Air arrived in better condition than I expected for a "Good" rating. There were a couple of very minor cosmetic blemishes, barely noticeable, and certainly nothing that impacts functionality. The screen was perfect. * Battery Life: The battery health is surprisingly good. I'm getting close to the advertised battery life for this model, which is impressive for a refurbished machi...

    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025

    MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2020) - Core i3 - 16GB - SSD 512GB
  • L

    Lizbeth H.

    Purchased on November 27, 2024

    Verified purchase
    4.6/5

    This is my 4th time buying Apple refurbished tech and the products always meet my expectations. They come in a timely manner, devices are well taken care of. I'm in love with this MacBook, the only issue I had was that the number 7 key and F7 key were loose and came off, but I just went to an Apple store and got them replaced for free! (just schedule an appointment with the Genius Bar and they will have your keys replaced in 5 minutes)

    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024

    MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 512GB
  • Y

    Yahir C.

    Purchased on November 28, 2024

    Verified purchase
    4.6/5

    Item arrived with a charger. Purchased in Fair condition so scratches were expected. Mine had them on the apple logo and the bottom of the computer which had the most wear. Otherwise the Keyboard is perfect, Screen is Perfect, Battery health is 98%. Excellent condition all things considered and the M1 with 16GB ram is a seriously capable laptop. Extremely satisfied with my purchase. Black Market's return policy + 1 Year Warranty helps lessen the risk of buying Refurbished. Would recommend to anyone especially students.

    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024

    MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 256GB
  • T

    Tw R.

    Purchased on January 29, 2025

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    Under no circumstances would I have known this was a refurbished laptop unless I had known in advance. The quality, performance, and ease of use far surpasses my Macbook Pro 2020. I'll continue to purchase from BackMarket! No doubt!

    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025

    MacBook Air (2024) 15-inch - Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB
  • I

    Imane J.

    Purchased on February 2, 2025

    Verified purchase
    4.8/5

    Received my MacBook a week earlier than the expected delivery. Purchased the Fair Condition and I must say that everything is excellent! Literally could've been listed as Excellent Condition! Battery Health 88%, Speaker sounds amazing, all keys intact, screen has no imperfections.. Im very happy with my purchase! Saved myself $500+ by buying refurbished. My only concern is that the packaging is minimal. It arrived in a fitted box so it's very easy to assume what is in the package. Also, the MacBook arrived freezing cold due to the weather outside. I think it should be shipped a little better protected but that has not affected the quality.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025

    MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 128GB
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MacBook Air M1


What is the M1 chip, and how does it differ from previous MacBook processors?

The M1 chip is a custom-designed processor made by Apple, specifically for use in their Mac computers. It is the first processor to use ARM-based architecture, which is different from the Intel-based processors used in previous MacBook models. The M1 chip offers improved performance, energy efficiency, and battery life compared to previous processors, as well as allowing for features such as instant wake from sleep. The M1 is only topped by Apple's second generation chip, the M2 processor.


What is the battery life on the MacBook Air M1?

The MacBook Air M1 offers impressive battery life, with Apple claiming up to 18 hours of web browsing or up to 15 hours of video playback on a single charge. This is due in part to the energy efficiency of the M1 chip, as well as other optimizations made by Apple.


Can the MacBook Air M1 run professional-grade software?

Yes, the MacBook Air M1 is capable of running professional-grade software such as Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. The M1 chip offers improved performance compared to previous MacBook models, and software developers are continuing to optimize their apps to take advantage of the new architecture.


Can the MacBook Air M1 run Windows or other operating systems?

The MacBook Air M1 is not able to run Windows or other operating systems natively, as they are not designed to work with the ARM-based architecture of the M1 chip. However, it is possible to use virtualization software such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion to run Windows or other operating systems on the MacBook Air M1, albeit with some limitations. Additionally, some software may not be compatible with the M1 chip, so it is important to check compatibility before making a purchase.


Deciding on your next MacBook purchase

If you've already decided that you're going to purchase a MacBook with the impressive M1 chip, then you might need some help deciding between the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro. In general, you'll want to choose the model that best suits you, but our guide can better help you decide.