Used MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) price

A used 13-inch MacBook Air M1 from 2020, in the common 8GB and 256GB configuration, typically asks about $450 on US eBay in November 2026. Buy it when the budget is about $500 and the battery is healthy. It still handles browsing, documents, and Zoom. Spend about $900 instead when you can, and get the M4 Air with 16GB.

Typical eBay ask

$450

Good buy

under $350

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US eBay asking prices, early November 2026. Not a completed sale.

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16GB M1 Airs are uncommon and cost more. Buy one when the price is still near this budget.

Buy it if

A tight budget around $500, for writing, browsing, and class.

Skip it if

You can spend about $900. The M4 Air has 16GB and a longer life.

What you’re getting

Memory: 8GB is the common one. 16GB exists and cannot be added later.
Storage: 256GB. Enough for school if photos live in iCloud.
Screen: 13.3-inch Retina. A bit dimmer than later Airs (about 400 nits).
Ports: Two Thunderbolt ports. You charge from one of them. No MagSafe, no HDMI.
External displays: One external display.
Camera: 720p. Fine for a call, softer than newer Airs.
Battery: Apple’s figure is up to 18 hours of video. On a 2020 machine, the cycle count matters more than the original claim.
Weight: 2.8 lb
Noise: Silent. There is no fan.
Speed, in plain words: Still quick for browsing, docs, and Zoom.

Watch for this

8GB cannot be upgraded. Many Chrome tabs plus Zoom will feel tight.
Check the battery cycle count. This machine is six years old.
Skip Intel MacBooks at this price. They are older and lose software support first.

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How much is a used Air 13-inch M1?: A used 13-inch MacBook Air M1 from 2020, in the common 8GB and 256GB configuration, typically asks about $450 on US eBay in November 2026. Buy it when the budget is about $500 and the battery is healthy. It still handles browsing, documents, and Zoom. Spend about $900 instead when you can, and get the M4 Air with 16GB.
Who is the Air 13-inch M1 for?: A tight budget around $500, for writing, browsing, and class.
When should I skip the Air 13-inch M1?: You can spend about $900. The M4 Air has 16GB and a longer life.