Known for their sleek, slim, lightweight, and enticing design complementing the beautifully optimized macOS, Apple’s MacBook lineup of laptops is judged in an entirely different set of metrics compared to the regular Windows laptops. Here, we’ll be looking at the latest price of Apple MacBook (Air, Pro) laptops in Nepal.
There’s a reason why they’re so popular, especially in the western markets. A great design, superb display, awesome trackpad, insane battery life; I mean, what’s not to like? And then there’s the widely accepted notion of how Apple’s products are less vulnerable to exploits than their Android/Windows counterparts!
Ticking all those boxes for a great machine, Apple’s MacBooks obviously don’t come cheap. And that’s especially hurting for Nepalese buyers since the price between the international & our domestic market is very contrasting. Keeping that aside, it is good news that there are many distributors & resellers bringing MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and other Apple products in Nepal for a daring price. Options are always great, but can also make things confusing to many. So in this article, we’ve compiled the list of all the models of the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro available in Nepal, along with their price.
Apple MacBook Air 2020 (M1)
The latest MacBook Air is powered by the new Apple M1 chip. The chip offers up to 3.5x faster performance, 5x faster graphics, and 9x faster ML tasks. Similarly, the SSD performance has also been enhanced by two times.
It sports a 13.3-inch Retina IPS display with True Tone technology. The display covers the P3 Wide color gamut and has a brightness level of up to 400 nits. Users get two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. There are also ports for charging and headphone. MacBook Air has Apple Touch ID backed by M1’s Secure Enclave. The laptop supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. It is fueled by a 49.9 Whr lithium-polymer battery and Apple includes a 30W USB-C power adapter in the box.
MacBook Air 2020 (M1) Specifications:
- Dimension: 16-0.63H x 11.97W x 8.36D-inches, 1.29kg
- Display: 13.3-inch Retina IPS display; True Tone technology; P3 Wide Color; 400 nits
- Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels; 16:10 aspect ratio
- CPU: Apple M1 chip (5nm)
- RAM: 8/16GB
- Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
- OS: macOS Big Sur
- Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Ports: 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
- Battery: 49.9Whr LiPo Battey; 30W USB-C power adapter
- Color options: Space Grey, Silver, and Gold
Apple Macbook Air 13 M1 Price in Nepal:
| Apple MacBook Air (M1) Model | Price in Nepal | Available at |
| 8/256GB | NPR 148,000 | Hukut Store |
| 8/512GB | NPR 189,000 | Hukut Store |
| 16/256GB | NPR 185,000 | Hukut Store |
| 16/512GB | NPR 215,000 | Hukut Store |
- Also Read: MacBook Air (M1) vs MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
Moving on, the M1-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 are similar in numerous ways. They both feature the M1 chip and a 13.3-inch Retina display with True Tone technology. The resolution is the same as well and you get the exact same camera and ports. The biggest difference here is the Pro’s active cooling system against the fanless design on the Air. There is a Touch Bar above the Magic Keyboard on the Pro as well. The display on the Pro is brighter at 500 nits. It is also fueled by a larger 58.2Whr LiPo battery.
MacBook Pro 13 (M1) Specifications:
- Dimension: 0.61H x 11.97W x 8.36D-inches, 1.4kg
- Display: 13.3-inch Retina IPS display; True Tone technology; P3 Wide Color; 500 nits
- Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels; 16:10 aspect ratio
- CPU: Apple M1 chip (5nm)
- RAM: 8/16GB
- Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
- OS: macOS Big Sur
- Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar
- Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera
- Ports: 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
- Battery: 58.2Whr LiPo Battey; 61W USB-C power adapter
- Color options: Space Grey and Silver
Apple Macbook Pro 13 M1 Price in Nepal:
| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) Model | Price in Nepal | Available at |
| 8/256GB | NPR 189,000 | Hukut Store |
| 8/512GB | NPR 229,000 | Hukut Store |
| 16/256GB | NPR 235,000 | Hukut Store |
| 16/512GB | NPR 265,000 | Hukut Store |
| 16/1TB | NPR 290,000 | Hukut Store |
- Also Read: Apple iPhone Price in Nepal [Updated]
Apple MacBook Pro 2019: 16-inches
This was the most top-end hardware ever put together in a MacBook—before Apple introduced its in-house M1 chip. And as expected, the 16″ MacBook Pro received praise all around. Initially, you could choose between a Hexa-core 9th gen Intel Core i7 or octa-core 9th gen Core i9 processor, which has 4GB of GDDR6 graphics; either the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M or 5500M respectively. But Apple added a top-end model with Raden Pro 5600M in 2020. Expect everything to get done way faster, from video editing, multitasking, to other heavy-load tasks – not pushing through AAA titles though.
Storage-wise, the i9 variant has 1TB of SSD storage. The 16″ MacBook Pro also has a massive 100 watt-hour battery! With everything going for it, the Apple MacBook Pro 16″ also comes with the biggest price tag in Nepal & other markets.
MacBook Pro 16 (2020) Price:
| MacBook Pro 16 (2019) Model | Price in Nepal | Available at |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16” 2019 (i7/ 1TB)
(2.6GHz Hexa-core 9th gen Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM @2666MHz, 512GB SSD, 4GB of GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics, Touch Bar) |
NPR 345,000 | Hukut Store |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16” 2019 (i9/1TB)
(2.3GHz octa-core 9th gen Intel Core i9, Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM @2666MHz, 1TB SSD, 4GB of GDDR6 AMD Radeon Pro 5500M graphics, Touch Bar) |
NPR 398,000 | Hukut Store |
Summary list of Apple MacBook Price in Nepal [2021]
| Apple MacBook Model | Price |
| MacBook Air (M1, 8/256GB) | Rs. 148,000 |
| MacBook Air (M1, 8/512GB) | Rs. 189,000 |
| MacBook Air (M1, 16/256GB) | Rs. 185,000 |
| MacBook Air (M1, 16/512GB) | Rs. 215,000 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 8/256GB) | Rs. 189,000 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 8/512GB) | Rs. 229,000 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 16/256GB) | Rs. 235,000 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 16/512GB) | Rs. 265,000 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (M1, 16/1TB) | Rs. 290,000 |
| MacBook Pro 16 (2019, Core i7, 1TB) | Rs. 345,000 |
| MacBook Pro 16 (2019, Core i9, 1TB) | Rs. 398,000 |
Conclusion
Yes, the price of the Apple MacBook Air & MacBook Pro in Nepal definitely doesn’t compare to the market overseas. Gotta work with what we’ve got, eh? Keeping that in mind, you might be tempted to buy one for yourself from abroad or the grey market, but I’d suggest against it. Only buying through official channels guarantees a genuine product, after-sales services, and other amenities. Plus, with that, you’ll also be supporting local businesses; it’s a win-win!
