forum threadDr.W posted Jan 19, 2026 06:06 AM
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forum threadDr.W posted Jan 19, 2026 06:06 AM
Apple MacBook Pro: 13.3", M2, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Silver + 1-Year Apple Warranty $1094
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- Pro: M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Air: M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 120GB/s memory bandwidth, includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AV1 decode.
- Air supports 2x external displays (as opposed to 1x).
- Air supports MagSafe 3 (no MagSafe on the M2 Pro).
- Air supports WiFi 6E (instead of 6) and Bluetooth 5.3 (Vs. 5.0).
- Air has a 12 MP camera (instead of 720p).
- Pro: 3.0 lb
- Air: 2.7 lb
But as discussed above, the biggest differentiator is none of that: The M2 Pro has the Touch Bar whereas the Air has 12 full-height F-keys; touch bar is a very divisive feature, and adds an extra thing that can fail (and is expensive to replace).The spec sheet alone is damning for the M2 Pro at this price point that you'd be a fool to get it. I'd agree that $700-800 is a good price for this, because even $900 the amount of things you're giving up is a lot.
Otherwise, you'd better put your money towards something newer.
But as discussed above, the biggest differentiator is none of that: The M2 Pro has the Touch Bar whereas the Air has 12 full-height F-keys; touch bar is a very divisive feature, and adds an extra thing that can fail (and is expensive to replace).
The spec sheet alone is damning for the M2 Pro at this price point that you'd be a fool to get it. I'd agree that $700-800 is a good price for this, because even $900 the amount of things you're giving up is a lot.
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- Pro: M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Air: M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 120GB/s memory bandwidth, includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AV1 decode.
- Air supports 2x external displays (as opposed to 1x).
- Air supports MagSafe 3 (no MagSafe on the M2 Pro).
- Air supports WiFi 6E (instead of 6) and Bluetooth 5.3 (Vs. 5.0).
- Air has a 12 MP camera (instead of 720p).
- Pro: 3.0 lb
- Air: 2.7 lb
But as discussed above, the biggest differentiator is none of that: The M2 Pro has the Touch Bar whereas the Air has 12 full-height F-keys; touch bar is a very divisive feature, and adds an extra thing that can fail (and is expensive to replace).The spec sheet alone is damning for the M2 Pro at this price point that you'd be a fool to get it. I'd agree that $700-800 is a good price for this, because even $900 the amount of things you're giving up is a lot.
- Pro: M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Air: M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 120GB/s memory bandwidth, includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AV1 decode.
- Air supports 2x external displays (as opposed to 1x).
- Air supports MagSafe 3 (no MagSafe on the M2 Pro).
- Air supports WiFi 6E (instead of 6) and Bluetooth 5.3 (Vs. 5.0).
- Air has a 12 MP camera (instead of 720p).
- Pro: 3.0 lb
- Air: 2.7 lb
But as discussed above, the biggest differentiator is none of that: The M2 Pro has the Touch Bar whereas the Air has 12 full-height F-keys; touch bar is a very divisive feature, and adds an extra thing that can fail (and is expensive to replace).The spec sheet alone is damning for the M2 Pro at this price point that you'd be a fool to get it. I'd agree that $700-800 is a good price for this, because even $900 the amount of things you're giving up is a lot.
- Pro: M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 100GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Air: M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 120GB/s memory bandwidth, includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AV1 decode.
- Air supports 2x external displays (as opposed to 1x).
- Air supports MagSafe 3 (no MagSafe on the M2 Pro).
- Air supports WiFi 6E (instead of 6) and Bluetooth 5.3 (Vs. 5.0).
- Air has a 12 MP camera (instead of 720p).
- Pro: 3.0 lb
- Air: 2.7 lb
But as discussed above, the biggest differentiator is none of that: The M2 Pro has the Touch Bar whereas the Air has 12 full-height F-keys; touch bar is a very divisive feature, and adds an extra thing that can fail (and is expensive to replace).The spec sheet alone is damning for the M2 Pro at this price point that you'd be a fool to get it. I'd agree that $700-800 is a good price for this, because even $900 the amount of things you're giving up is a lot.
The 13" MBP is one of those products. After Apple introduced the new 14" MBP in late 2021, they continued to sell the ancient 13" design as a cheaper entry. The Touch Bar was introduced back in late 2016 so the external design is basically unchanged since then.
Nobody should be buying one of these in 2026 unless it is absurdly cheap and that's all you could afford. One should also assume anything this old has diminished battery health and factor that into the price. (The battery cells are glued in and is thus expensive to replace.)
Finally, no idea how this can be offered with a 1 year Apple warranty. Technically it's possible if these have been sitting in a warehouse untouched for years. (Apple's consumer warranty begins at the point of sale to the end user.)
The 13" MBP is one of those products. After Apple introduced the new 14" MBP in late 2021, they continued to sell the ancient 13" design as a cheaper entry. The Touch Bar was introduced back in late 2016 so the external design is basically unchanged since then.
Nobody should be buying one of these in 2026 unless it is absurdly cheap and that's all you could afford. One should also assume anything this old has diminished battery health and factor that into the price. (The battery cells are glued in and is thus expensive to replace.)
Finally, no idea how this can be offered with a 1 year Apple warranty. Technically it's possible if these have been sitting in a warehouse untouched for years. (Apple's consumer warranty begins at the point of sale to the end user.)
My point was more that it's odd Woot is selling these with an Apple warranty. That's unusual for a lot of their offerings.
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The 13" MBP is one of those products. After Apple introduced the new 14" MBP in late 2021, they continued to sell the ancient 13" design as a cheaper entry. The Touch Bar was introduced back in late 2016 so the external design is basically unchanged since then.
Nobody should be buying one of these in 2026 unless it is absurdly cheap and that's all you could afford. One should also assume anything this old has diminished battery health and factor that into the price. (The battery cells are glued in and is thus expensive to replace.)
Finally, no idea how this can be offered with a 1 year Apple warranty. Technically it's possible if these have been sitting in a warehouse untouched for years. (Apple's consumer warranty begins at the point of sale to the end user.)
this woot is good deal 24gb/1tb. other good new deals m3 16/512 for $759, m4 24/512
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