MacBook Pro M1 13" (2020)
price is $1359.45
You can buy a much newer and much more capable MacBook Pro for a lot less money directly from Apple.
Refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU - Space Gray - Apple
Or, for the exact same amount of money, an even newer, larger, and even more capable Mac.
Refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro Apple M3 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU - Space Gray - Apple
These will have few if any battery cycles and will have the same AppleCare warranty as new Macs.
The one you are considering is ridiculously overpriced.
You can buy a much newer and much more capable MacBook Pro for a lot less money directly from Apple.
Refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU - Space Gray - Apple
Or, for the exact same amount of money, an even newer, larger, and even more capable Mac.
Refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro Apple M3 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU - Space Gray - Apple
These will have few if any battery cycles and will have the same AppleCare warranty as new Macs.
The one you are considering is ridiculously overpriced.
I completely agree with the other two contributors. I also want to add:
The Battery Cycle Count is not an indicator of battery health. The only time it has any meaning is when the cycle count is high....nearing 1,000 cycles. If the previous owner always kept the power adapter connected, then the battery will have a low cycle count. Age of the battery plays a bigger part in battery health. A three year old battery is getting near the point where it may be starting to wear out or fail. I find batteries need to be replaced around 3 - 5 years old. Unfortunately many battery failures will go undetected by the Apple Diagnostics, macOS battery condition status, or cycle count. An official Apple battery replacement is typically about $250 US, but you can confirm by checking the Apple article here:
Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support
Another concern is whether the pre-owned Mac has been properly prepare for sale. So many people post on this forum about finding out their pre-owned Mac is still being managed by the previous owner or the Mac has been locked & is inaccessible. It is recommended to only purchase pre-owned devices from reputable vendors, or possibly someone you know & trust although the latter I find can still be a problem as you may discover they are not as trustworthy as you thought. Here is an Apple article which describes everything the previous owner should do before selling a Mac:
What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support
Even if the previous owner has done all these things, I highly recommend people perform a clean install of the OS by first erasing the disk followed by reinstalling the OS (starting at Step #6 of the linked article). This can sometimes reveal issues with a pre-owned device which is an additional reason why I recommend it besides having peace of mind it was done correctly.
sai_no_counter wrote:
• MacBook Pro M1 13" (2020)
Apple M1 Chip Processor
• Ram 8Gb
• Storage 256Gb
• Cycle Count 127 (Btt 91%)
• 13.3" Built In Retina True Tone Display
• 2 Thunderbolt4 Ports
• Touch ID & Touch Bar
• Silver (All Accessories)
price is $1359.45
That does not seem to me a good deal...your location and availability is a factor which you give no information
That is tiny storage @256GB, and minimal if not sub-par RAM @8GB
It needs to be prepared for resale
What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle ...
your alternatives—New
refurbs/Open box/returns... same warranty as brand new
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
ex.
OWC/Macsales there are others of course...
New, Used, and Refurbished Macs
Should i buy cycle count 127 (Btt 91 percent ) sec Mac book pro M1 (2020) ,pls advice me
