Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MR9Q2LL/A Space Gray 2018
The quad-core Intel Core i5-8259U with Iris Plus Graphics drives a sharp 2560x1600 IPS display, delivering strong single-threaded performance in a 1.37kg aluminum unibody. Its compact 13.3-inch design pairs a responsive 256GB SSD with a reliable backlit keyboard and Touch Bar for efficient workflows. This refurbished MacBook Pro is best for students and office users who prioritize macOS portability over raw gaming or GPU-intensive tasks.
CPU Intel Core i5
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
61 Overall Score
Price $275
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong port selection (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong screen (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average storage (17th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MR9Q2LL/A | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 7x | HP OmniBook X Flip | Microsoft Surface Laptop | ASUS ZenBook UM3406KA-WS79T | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge X1E-80-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 24 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1000 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 512 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 14.5" 2944x1840 | 14" 1920x1200 | 13.8" 2304x1536 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | AMD Radeon 860M | Qualcomm Adreno | AMD Radeon Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 36 | - | 54 | - | 35 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MR9Q2LL/A | 17.6 | 38.9 | 5.2 | 84.9 | 83 | 92.6 | 16.9 | 97 | 80.2 |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 7x Compare | 98.9 | 24.2 | 94.1 | 88.1 | 97.8 | 70.9 | 63.4 | 79.9 | 97.9 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 77.7 | 59 | 84.5 | 81.5 | 74.6 | 78.7 | 68.6 | 32.3 | 97 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Compare | 98.9 | 24.2 | 53 | 59 | 88.3 | 88.8 | 81.1 | 79.9 | 97 |
| ASUS ZenBook UM3406KA-WS79T Compare | 77.7 | 68.1 | 81.7 | 83.8 | 80.1 | 86.1 | 81.1 | 59.5 | 36 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge X1E-80-100 Compare | 98.9 | 24.2 | 53 | 59 | 93 | 88.9 | 38.2 | 79.9 | 94.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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