MacBook Price Guide 2024

MacBook prices in 2024

Today, you can only buy the newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models on the Apple Store, starting at $999. However, you can save more by shopping for refurbished where prices start around $780 for the same model.* The exact price for a used and refurbished MacBook will depend on the computer's storage, memory, processor, screen size, and external condition.

For example, you'll find refurbished laptops sellers like Back Market grade a MacBook based on the external condition of the device from Fair, Good, Excellent and Premium. Obviously, the higher the graded condition of the phone, the more expensive it will likely be and vice versa, but it's important to note that the condition grade does not impact the performance of the device. Right now, the price for a MacBook Air (2022) 13.3" M2 with 256 GB of ranges from $780 to $850.*

More recent models with more storage, upgraded processor chips and larger screen sizes will typically have higher prices on average as well. As a comparison, a 2022 M2 MacBook Pro 13.3" with 512 GB of storage has a higher cost range of $900 to $1,300.*

*Prices found on www.backmarket.com/en-us as of Aug 2024. Subject to change.

MacBook price table

*Starting price found on Apple Store as of Aug 2024

**Starting prices found on www.backmarket.com/en-us as of Aug 2024. Subject to change.

Where to find and buy a MacBook for less?

Every year, you'll find the most recent MacBooks sold on Apple's online store, but these will likely be the highest MacBook prices around. Popular retailers will have more MacBook options and likely older models, so you could find some better deals at stores like Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Best Buy.

On the other hand, you can save even more cash without sacrificing quality when you buy from a trusted and dedicated marketplace for refurbished electronics. Back Market, for example, specializes in verified refurbished tech, so the average quality of the 'used' MacBooks sold on site is much higher than general retailers.

Buying a MacBook in Excellent or Premium condition from Back Market is like buying one straight from the Apple Store, but at a much lower price. You'll also likely find more variants of the MacBook on our marketplace. We carry MacBook models as early as 2012 for under $100 or the most recent MacBook M3 models at around $1,000, so there's plenty of variety to find the best device that fits your budget.

Keep in mind, refurbished MacBook Air tend to cost less on average compared to the more advanced refurbished MacBook Pro, but you should still be able to find a price for either model that fits your needs.

How can I get the lowest price on a MacBook?

Right now, the cheapest MacBook on Back Market is only $90* for a 2012 MacBook 13" Core i5 with 64GB storage and in Fair condition. Of course, this model might be too outdated for your needs, but you can still get a lower price for the newest MacBook models like the MacBook Air 13" M2 with 256GB storage for $779*, which is more than $200 off compared to the Apple Store.

You also might be able to find a cheaper, "used" MacBook, elsewhere. However, the small savings may not be worth it since these tend to be riskier purchases because the laptop performance is not guaranteed and the condition of the device is sold 'as-is'.

It's better to make sure you're finding comparable prices from a reputable refurbished seller, who has properly repaired, cleaned and tested the MacBook to ensure proper function. Refurbished MacBooks are also typically backed by a guarantee, so you can buy with peace of mind.

Back Market offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and a full 1-year warranty on all iPhone purchases.

*Price found on www.backmarket.com/en-us as of Aug 2024. Subject to change.

MacBook deals that are great for the planet

In addition to getting a quality used MacBook at a low price, buying from Back Market also helps decrease humanity’s footprint on the environment and foster the idea of a circular economy. We believe that people should spend less on new tech and more on the things that really matter.

You can also trade in your old MacBook to help keep electronic waste out of our landfills and give you a couple extra bucks to spend on your next laptop upgrade.