Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" REF-MR9Q2LL/A Space Gray 2018
The quad-core 8th Gen Core i5 and 2560x1600 Retina display with True Tone deliver sharp, color-accurate visuals in a 1.37kg aluminum unibody. The Touch Bar and Touch ID provide contextual controls and secure login, while four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity. This refurbished model is best for students and business users who prioritize macOS portability over raw gaming performance.
CPU Intel 8th Generation Core i5
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 13.3" 2560x1600
GPU Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
Battery 54 Wh
62 Overall Score
Price $384
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong screen (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average ram (6th percentile)
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)
- Below average storage (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel 8th Generation Core i5 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Battery | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" REF-MR9Q2LL/A | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 7x | HP OmniBook X Flip | ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge NP960XMA-KB1US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel 8th Generation Core i5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1000 | 1024 | 512 | 1024 | 512 |
| Screen | 13.3" 2560x1600 | 14.5" 2944x1840 | 14" 1920x1200 | 14" 1920x1200 | 15" 2496x1664 | 16" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Battery (Wh) | 54 | 36 | 65 | 75 | 66 | 35 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" REF-MR9Q2LL/A | 17.4 | 41.6 | 5.5 | 73.7 | 83.6 | 93 | 17.7 | 97.4 | 92.9 |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 7x Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 93.4 | 54.1 | 98.1 | 72.4 | 62.3 | 80.6 | 98.3 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip Compare | 66.8 | 65 | 67.6 | 80.8 | 75 | 82.5 | 80.3 | 32.8 | 98.3 |
| ASUS Zenbook UX3405CA-U7512 Compare | 85.1 | 65 | 64.9 | 64.2 | 81.8 | 86.9 | 38 | 59.8 | 99 |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 52.1 | 75.3 | 89.4 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 80.6 | 80.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge NP960XMA-KB1US Compare | 98.8 | 27.4 | 52.1 | 58.3 | 95.9 | 41.8 | 52.5 | 80.6 | 96.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $384
Amazon 1 offer From $384
Best Buy 3 offers From $460
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