Is buying a refurbished MacBook Air safe?

Yes, it's safe when you buy from a vetted seller on Back Market. Every seller must pass a strict quality charter before listing a device. Each refurbished MacBook Air goes through a professional inspection covering hardware, battery, ports, and display. You're not buying someone's old laptop. You're buying a professionally reconditioned machine.

What's the difference between a refurbished and a renewed MacBook Air?

"Renewed" means a device was cleaned and repackaged. Refurbished means it was inspected, tested, repaired if needed, and certified to meet quality standards. On Back Market, every refurbished MacBook Air is checked by a vetted professional. That's more rigorous than a wipe-down and a new box.

Does a refurbished MacBook Air from Back Market come with a warranty?

Yes. Every refurbished MacBook Air on Back Market includes a 1-year commercial warranty. That covers you if anything goes wrong after delivery. You also get 30 days to change your mind, no questions asked.

Which MacBook Air models are available refurbished?

On Back Market, you can find refurbished MacBook Air models across the full lineup: M1, M2, M3, M4, and several Intel generations (2015 through 2020). Whether you need a budget-friendly daily driver or the latest Apple silicon, there's a refurbished option that fits.

Is buying a refurbished MacBook Air better for the environment?

Considerably better. Choosing a refurbished MacBook Air over a new one avoids roughly 149 kg of CO2 emissions and keeps 1.5 kg of e-waste out of landfills. It also sidesteps 655 kg of resource use per device, including rocks, minerals, water, and energy that would otherwise go into manufacturing. (Back Market calculation based on ADEME 2022 study)

Can I trade in my old MacBook Air?

Yes, Back Market lets you trade in your old MacBook Air to reduce the cost of your next purchase. Get a free instant estimate online and, if you like the offer, ship your device for free. It's a practical way to fund an upgrade while keeping a perfectly usable used Mac out of landfill.

Refurbished MacBook Air

Name: Refurbished MacBook Air for Sale at the Best Prices
Brand: Back Market
Price: 435 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.43 (19759 reviews)

With its fanless Apple Silicon chip and Liquid Retina display, the Refurbished MacBook Air is built for everyday performance — light enough to carry everywhere, powerful enough to handle almost anything....

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MacBook Air (M4 series)

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Refurbished price:$1,095.00

Versus $1,399.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2020,Intel)

(1,599)

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Refurbished price:$315.00

Versus $1,500.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2017,Intel)

(3,610)

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Refurbished price:$138.00

Versus $999.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2019,Intel)

(633)

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Refurbished price:$315.00

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"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2015,Intel)

(1,975)

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Refurbished price:$124.00

Versus $499.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2018,Intel)

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Refurbished price:$335.00

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Refurbished price:$1,234.00

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Customer reviews for Refurbished MacBook Air

Overall rating

19,759 verified reviews

Rating details

Appearance
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.4/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Shipping
4.6/5

Reviews

Laci H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/4/26, United States.
I was a little nervous ordering a “Fair” condition refurbished MacBook Air, but this purchase exceeded my expectations. I purchased a 2025 MacBook Air M4 with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $876, and when it arrived it looked almost flawless. The screen, keyboard, trackpad, and exterior were all in excellent condition with only the slightest signs of use. Honestly, I would not have guessed this was graded as “Fair.” The battery was another pleasant surprise. The laptop arrived with only 32 battery cycles, 100% maximum battery capacity, and a normal battery condition. It feels very close to a brand-new machine. Most importantly, the specifications matched exactly what was advertised: 2025 MacBook Air, Apple M4 chip, and 16GB of memory. Setup was easy, performance is incredibly fast, and the upgrade from my 2015 MacBook Air has been dramatic. Based on my experience, I would absolutely buy from Back Market again. Great value, accurate description, and a product that exceeded my expectations.
MacBook Air (2025) 13-inch - Apple M4 10-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2025) 13-inch - Apple M4 10-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
5/28/26
Makayla L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/7/26, United States.
this macbook air is genuinely perfect. like i purposely bought it in fair condition to save myself some coin since i’m a student using my own money. the macbook comes with everything as advertised, storage, ram, color, everything cleared off frim previous user, and the condition of it is amazing. you would think i ordered excellent. no lag, no sticky keys, touch id works well. speakers work well no spots on the screen, even battery life! i have been using this for 2 weeks and 1 day so far before reviewing and i love it!
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
7/17/26
Arianna H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/31/26, United States.
My MacBook Air is absolutely amazing! It came in pretty fast, looked nice and brand new! Easy to use and works fast with no lagging or other technical issues! I really love it and in time before college starts!
MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2020) - Core i3 - 8GB - SSD 128GB
MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2020) - Core i3 - 8GB - SSD 128GB
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
7/18/26
Yk M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/15/26, United States.
Best purchase ever made 💯. This is the best place to buy refurbished Apple products. Mine didn’t really had any issues and some aren’t noticeable. After you get your MacBook, just give it a wipe with microfiber cloth/towel, and you are good to go.
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
3/4/26
Logan C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/5/25, United States.
I absolutely LOVE my refurbished MacBook Air!! I ordered it during their Black Friday sale and it was worth every penny!! I got mine in good condition with 16GB - SSD 512GB In space gray and I love it. 10/10 would recommend. It shipped out fast and they sent the QR code for my trade-in to be shipped through UPS and it was a seamless process. I'll be ordering all my devices through Back Market from now on.
MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2019) - Core i5 - 16GB - SSD 512GB
MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2019) - Core i5 - 16GB - SSD 512GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/29/25
Armando T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/28/26, United States.
The M2 MacBook Air I got was a lot better than I expected for being "fair condition". It only has a couple of small chips and scratches on the external panels, and the screen looks almost brand new. It runs as well as I expected, so this was an amazing deal!
MacBook Air (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
6/21/26
Philip R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/18/26, United States.
The 2020 MacBook Air M1 arrived fast and in perfect condition. You'd never know it was used! Back Market had a good selection to choose from, and the price was fair compared to somewhat similar models I'd found for sale online…and this one came with a guarantee, so there was no gambling with the purchase. The laptop was factory reset and ready for setup, so I had it up and running in no time. I'll definitely order used computers from Back Market again.
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 1000GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 1000GB - Standard display
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
6/3/26
Marcela C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/2/26, United States.
I’m extremely impressed with my experience with Back Market. I’ve been buying refurbished Apple products for a long time and have never had any issues—everything has always lasted me years. This was my first time purchasing through Back Market, and the entire process was seamless. The website is easy to navigate, they have a ton of inventory, and I knew exactly what I wanted—and that’s exactly what I received. Honestly, if I didn’t mention it, no one would ever guess it’s refurbished. It even came with AppleCare 😱 Shipping was super fast, and it arrived in the original box with everything included. I’m VERY, very happy with my purchase—it’s running perfectly!
MacBook Air (2024) 15-inch - Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU - 24GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2024) 15-inch - Apple M3 8-core and 10-core GPU - 24GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
3/17/26
Anahita H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/2/26, United States.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent MacBook – Highly Recommended! I’m extremely satisfied with my MacBook Air 13-inch (2020, M1). The laptop arrived in great condition and looks almost like new. Performance is excellent — it’s very fast, smooth, and handles multitasking perfectly. The M1 chip is amazing, the screen is clear and beautiful, and the keyboard and trackpad work flawlessly. Battery life is good and suitable for daily use, and overall the laptop feels reliable and high quality. The delivery was smooth, packaging was secure, and the whole experience with Back Market was very positive. I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend both this MacBook and Back Market to others looking for quality refurbished tech.
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
MacBook Air (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
1/21/26
Roy D.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 5/19/25, United States.
Hi, I Bought the MacBook Air 2017 & Everything Went Great Paid For Overnight Because Im Impatient But Everything Went Smoothly I Ordered It In Good Condition And Honestly This Device Was A Steal It Literally Is Flawless Like Out Of The Box Brand New Flawless ...The Only Problem I Had Was After 3 Days The Laptop Stopped Charging With The Provided Charger So I Called Apple Support and Got The solution (it matters what wattage your charger is) seller sent a 60w charger and MBA 2017 takes 45w just decided to order one on amazon and everything is working smoothly again ....other than that little problem I would definitely recommend blackmarket for refurbished devices will be purchasing again in the future !
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB - SSD 128GB
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB - SSD 128GB
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
5/13/25

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Refubished MacBook Air FAQS

Yes, it's safe when you buy from a vetted seller on Back Market. Every seller must pass a strict quality charter before listing a device. Each refurbished MacBook Air goes through a professional inspection covering hardware, battery, ports, and display. You're not buying someone's old laptop. You're buying a professionally reconditioned machine.
"Renewed" means a device was cleaned and repackaged. Refurbished means it was inspected, tested, repaired if needed, and certified to meet quality standards. On Back Market, every refurbished MacBook Air is checked by a vetted professional. That's more rigorous than a wipe-down and a new box.
Yes. Every refurbished MacBook Air on Back Market includes a 1-year commercial warranty. That covers you if anything goes wrong after delivery. You also get 30 days to change your mind, no questions asked.
On Back Market, you can find refurbished MacBook Air models across the full lineup: M1, M2, M3, M4, and several Intel generations (2015 through 2020). Whether you need a budget-friendly daily driver or the latest Apple silicon, there's a refurbished option that fits.
Considerably better. Choosing a refurbished MacBook Air over a new one avoids roughly 149 kg of CO2 emissions and keeps 1.5 kg of e-waste out of landfills. It also sidesteps 655 kg of resource use per device, including rocks, minerals, water, and energy that would otherwise go into manufacturing. (Back Market calculation based on ADEME 2022 study)
Yes, Back Market lets you trade in your old MacBook Air to reduce the cost of your next purchase. Get a free instant estimate online and, if you like the offer, ship your device for free. It's a practical way to fund an upgrade while keeping a perfectly usable used Mac out of landfill.

A refurbished MacBook Air is the real deal

A refurbished MacBook Air on Back Market is a professionally reconditioned, tested, and certified laptop. Not a second-hand buy from someone's attic. Every device is sold by vetted professional refurbishers, ships with a 1-year commercial warranty, and costs significantly less than buying new.

You get the same Apple silicon you'd expect: the fanless efficiency of the M1, the Liquid Retina display of the M2, the dual external display support of the M3. The only difference is the price tag.

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Why buy a refurbished MacBook Air on Back Market?

Back Market specializes exclusively in refurbished tech. Every seller must pass a strict quality charter before listing a single device. You're buying from certified professionals, not random private sellers.

Every order includes:

Free standard shipping
A 1-year commercial warranty: if anything goes wrong within 12 months (outside of accidental damage), you're covered for a repair, replacement, or reimbursement
A 30-day money-back guarantee: no questions asked

Here's a number worth pausing on: producing one new laptop mobilizes 683 kg of resources before it even ships. Choosing a refurbished MacBook Air avoids 96% of that, plus roughly 149 kg of CO2 emissions and 1.5 kg of e-waste per device. Since 2014, Back Market has contributed to avoiding 2.2 million tons of CO2e in total.

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Which refurbished MacBook Air should I buy?

The right model depends on what you need it for:

MacBook Air M1: the best value on the market. Fast, fanless, and genuinely all-day battery life. A solid pick for students, everyday tasks, and light creative work.
MacBook Air M2: Liquid Retina display, MagSafe charging, thinner chassis. The one to get if you want a more modern feel without buying new.
MacBook Air M3: adds dual external display support and a faster GPU. Worth the upgrade if you work across multiple screens or handle heavier workloads.
MacBook Air M4: the newest generation, now available refurbished. If you want to buy it once and forget about upgrading for years, this is it.
MacBook Air (Intel): starting under $200. Still capable for web browsing, documents, and light daily use.

Not sure where to start? Read our refurbished MacBook buying guide →

What does a refurbished MacBook Air look like when it arrives?

The grade you choose describes cosmetic condition, not performance. Every MacBook Air, regardless of grade, passes the same quality inspection and ships with the same 1-year commercial warranty.

Premium: almost no signs of use on screen or body. Only genuine manufacturer parts. Battery at minimum 90% capacity.
Excellent: almost no signs of wear. Body may have very light micro-scratches invisible at 8 inches or more. Screen is scratch-free.
Good: light signs of wear. Body may have micro-scratches invisible at 20 inches (about arm's length) or more. Screen is scratch-free.
Fair: visible signs of wear. Body may have scratches and dents that don't affect performance. Screen may have faint scratches slightly visible when on.

Whatever the grade, the hardware performs exactly as it should.

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Refubished MacBook Air FAQS

Is buying a refurbished MacBook Air safe?

What's the difference between a refurbished and a renewed MacBook Air?

Does a refurbished MacBook Air from Back Market come with a warranty?

Which MacBook Air models are available refurbished?

Is buying a refurbished MacBook Air better for the environment?

Can I trade in my old MacBook Air?