Worth-it verdict
Prioritise deals, refurb warranties, or newer alternatives. The blended score does not fully justify list price; look for refurb or sale pricing.

Consensus
74/100
Decent radar, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
Lifecycle
5y 2m old
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
Value score
62/100
Blends critic consensus, list price, lifecycle timing, and review confidence.
Chip
U1
Useful for comparing performance headroom across neighbouring models.
Deal target
$24
The blended score does not fully justify list price; look for refurb or sale pricing.
Compare first: Decent radar, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
Deal only. A stronger target price is around $24.
Legacy. 5y 2m old.