Apple adds MacBook Neo to refurbished program after hike

Apple has added its recently launched MacBook Neo laptop to its Certified Refurbished program, offering a more cost-effective alternative one day after implementing price increases across its Mac lineup and other products. The refurbished models became available on June 26.

The refurbished MacBook Neo is available in all four launch colors-Silver, Citrus, Indigo, and Blush-and in both storage configurations. The base model with 256GB of storage is priced starting at $599, while a higher-end version with 512GB of storage and a Touch ID button starts at $679. These prices are notably lower than the new retail prices Apple instituted on June 25.

The company raised the starting price of a new MacBook Neo from $599 to $699. The 512GB configuration with Touch ID saw a similar $100 increase, rising from $699 to $799. Apple attributed the broad price adjustments to a significant increase in component costs, specifically citing a memory chip shortage driven by high demand from companies building artificial intelligence server farms.

The MacBook Neo, introduced in March 2026, was designed as an affordable entry point to Apple’s laptop ecosystem. It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display...