Is it worth buying a refurbished MacBook?

Yes, a refurbished MacBook is absolutely worth buying. Every device on Back Market has been fully repaired, cleaned, and put through a professional inspection, so it performs like new. With prices starting at $122 and savings of up to 98.78%% off retail, a used Mac laptop delivers full Apple quality without the full Apple price.

Why buy a refurbished MacBook?

Buying a refurbished MacBook saves you between 30% and 98.78%% compared to buying new, with the same performance. It's also the smarter environmental choice: a refurbished laptop avoids an estimated 149 kg of CO2e per device compared to manufacturing a new one. With models like the MacBook Air M1 from $361 or the MacBook Pro M2 from $632, you're getting premium Apple hardware at a price that actually makes sense.

Are Back Market MacBooks legit?

Yes, Back Market MacBooks are completely legit. All devices are sold by professional, vetted sellers who must meet Back Market's strict quality standards. Every MacBook, regardless of condition grade (Fair, Good, Excellent, or Premium), is guaranteed 100% functional and backed by a 1-year commercial warranty and a 30-day return window. You're buying a professionally inspected machine, not a random used laptop.

What should I look for when buying a refurbished MacBook?

When shopping for a used MacBook, check these four things. First, the condition grade: Back Market uses Fair, Good, Excellent, and Premium grades based on cosmetic appearance, with no impact on performance. Second, battery health: Premium-grade MacBooks come with a battery at 90% capacity or above.

Can I trade in my old MacBook?

Yes, Back Market lets you trade in your old MacBook 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

Name: Refurbished MacBook - Certified, Cheap & Tested
Brand: Back Market
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.37 (48528 reviews)

A Refurbished MacBook means Apple's iconic build quality, macOS reliability, and a lineup spanning the lightweight Air to the powerhouse Pro — tested, functional, and ready to work harder than your deadlines....

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MacBook Air (M2 series)Fair • 13" • Apple M2 8-core - 10-core GPU • 1000 GB • RAM 16GB • Space Gray
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MacBook Pro (M2 series)Good • 13" • Apple M2 8-core - 10-core GPU • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Silver
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MacBook Air (M2 series)Good • 15" • Apple M2 8-core - 10-core GPU • 512 GB • RAM 8GB • Space Gray
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MacBook Pro (M3 series)Excellent • 14" • Apple M3 Pro 11-core - 14-core GPU • 2000 GB • RAM 18GB • Space Black
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MacBook Air (M4 series)Good • 15" • Apple M4 10-core - 10-core GPU • 2000 GB • RAM 32GB • Sky Blue
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MacBook Pro (M4 series)Excellent • 16" • Apple M4 Max 14-core - 32-core GPU • 2000 GB • RAM 36GB • Space Black
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Customer reviews for Refurbished MacBook

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48,528 verified reviews

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4.4/5
Overall performance
4.3/5
Packaging
4.5/5
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
Michelle L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/14/26, United States.
I LOVE ITTTTTT i originally ordered a 2022 macbook pro in ‘excellent’ condition off amazon. huge mistake. not only was it was scratched really bad, but the listing was incorrect. i received a macbook with half the storage than i ordered. i decided to try out backmarket for the first time instead and i will be telling everyone to come here for refurbished, used/older products. this macbook is in perfect condition. PERFECT. not a single scratch, the battery capacity is at 100% and the charging cycles when i received it was at 10. it was used and charged a total of 10 times. what an insane deal. i was shocked when i saw how perfect this thing is. i ordered it in excellent condition and it delivered just as that. it came in the original box with the original charger and charging brick. shipping was fast, placed the order on thursday and it delivered monday. if it wasn’t for the weekend it would of came in 2 days via fedex. customer service responded to be as soon as possible regarding shipping and they even followed up with me to make sure i received the product. if you’re on the fence about ordering from this website do it. you will not regret it.
MacBook Pro (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU - 24GB RAM - SSD 1000GB - Standard display
MacBook Pro (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU - 24GB RAM - SSD 1000GB - 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
3/5/26
Tony H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/22/26, United States.
Super Excellet. 😊 This was my very first time buying from this company, and I’ll admit I was a little skeptical at first about going the refurbished route. I was upgrading from my old mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro, so I decided to go with the 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. I wanted to be 100% sincere in my feedback, so I gave it a good month of heavy use before writing this. Honestly, the quality is outstanding! It arrived on time, well-packaged, and looked pristine—I found zero scratches on it. Even though it had 333 battery cycles, the battery health is great, and it performs like a brand-new machine. I am really enjoying this upgrade and truly appreciate the quality I received!
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU - 32GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU - 32GB RAM - SSD 512GB - 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
12/11/25
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
Samuel C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 9/17/25, United States.
I ordered a 'premium' condition Macbook Pro, and the whole experience was indeed *premium*. The machine arrived on time and in good shape and turned out to be an Apple refurbished computer with only 7 cycles on the battery and an active AppleCare+ subscription. As far as I can tell it is effectively brand new and all wearable parts never used at all. I couldn't be happier!
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Max 10-core and 32-core GPU - 64GB RAM - SSD 2000GB - Standard display
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Max 10-core and 32-core GPU - 64GB RAM - SSD 2000GB - 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
9/1/25
Jeff S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 5/1/26, United States.
So far I've had an exceptional experience with Back Market and Omaha Blue. Like other reviewers, I was somewhat hesitant to purchase a refurbished machine, but the no-hassle return policy, included 1-year warranty, and reputation of Omaha Blue nudged me to give it a shot. I got the exact spec machine that I was looking for. Due to my budget, I opted for Fair condition. Many other reviewers had indicated that their "Fair" devices arrived in great shape. This was my experience as well. Couple of very minor scratches, otherwise exterior looks largely like new. Screen is immaculate. Keyboard is in fantastic shape - minimal shine on some of the keys (completely acceptable for a 2021 device). Battery at 90% with only 346 cycles. Just for good measure, I ran all system diagnostics and everything came up green. I've been using this machine for roughly three weeks and so far, it has performed flawlessly. Will definitely return to Back Market and Omaha Blue for future MacBook purchases.
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU - 32GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU - 32GB 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
4/8/26
Caleb V.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/5/26, United States.
For what I paid for, this device is outstanding. Arrived with 85% battery health which isn’t bad for a machine more than 4 years old. Additionally, the way Apple made these devices it feels worth way more than what I paid for it. I needed a replacement for my 13” m1 with a cracked screen that I could only use hooked up to an external monitor. This has been the perfect replacement without having to go brand new. I will probably continue the refurbished route because the value is undeniable, no complaints here.
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-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
2/4/26
Marcos G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/20/26, United States.
I’m extremely happy with this MacBook Pro. It arrived in excellent condition and looked almost brand new, with no noticeable signs of wear. The setup process was quick and easy, and the performance has been smooth and reliable for everything I use it for. The battery life is great, the screen looks fantastic, and the device matched the description perfectly. Overall, this was a great value and an excellent experience. I would definitely purchase from Back Market again.
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2020) - Core i5 - 16GB - SSD 512GB
MacBook Pro Retina 13-inch (2020) - Core i5 - 16GB - SSD 512GB
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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
5/20/26
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

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Yes, a refurbished MacBook is absolutely worth buying. Every device on Back Market has been fully repaired, cleaned, and put through a professional inspection, so it performs like new. With prices starting at $122 and savings of up to 98.78%% off retail, a used Mac laptop delivers full Apple quality without the full Apple price.
Buying a refurbished MacBook saves you between 30% and 98.78%% compared to buying new, with the same performance. It's also the smarter environmental choice: a refurbished laptop avoids an estimated 149 kg of CO2e per device compared to manufacturing a new one. With models like the MacBook Air M1 from $361 or the MacBook Pro M2 from $632, you're getting premium Apple hardware at a price that actually makes sense.
Back Market is the best place to buy a refurbished MacBook. Here's why: every device passes a professional multi-point inspection; all sellers are vetted and held to a strict quality charter; you get a 1-year commercial warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee on every purchase; and free standard shipping is included. With over 1,000 certified refurbished MacBooks available, from $122 to the MacBook Pro M4 from $302.36, there's a certified option for every budget.
Yes, Back Market MacBooks are completely legit. All devices are sold by professional, vetted sellers who must meet Back Market's strict quality standards. Every MacBook, regardless of condition grade (Fair, Good, Excellent, or Premium), is guaranteed 100% functional and backed by a 1-year commercial warranty and a 30-day return window. You're buying a professionally inspected machine, not a random used laptop.
When shopping for a used MacBook, check these four things. First, the condition grade: Back Market uses Fair, Good, Excellent, and Premium grades based on cosmetic appearance, with no impact on performance. Second, battery health: Premium-grade MacBooks come with a battery at 90% capacity or above.
Yes, Back Market lets you trade in your old MacBook 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.

Why buy a refurbished or used MacBook?

A refurbished MacBook is a used Mac that's been professionally inspected, repaired, cleaned, and tested to meet strict quality standards. That's the key difference between buying refurbished and picking up a random used MacBook Air or MacBook Pro from an unverified listing with no protections.

On Back Market, every refurbished MacBook goes through a full diagnostic check by certified professionals. Parts that don't pass are replaced. Software is wiped and reset. You get a machine that works, at a price that makes sense.

The environmental case is solid, too. Buying a refurbished laptop instead of a new one avoids an estimated 149 kg of CO2 per device, based on Back Market's methodology. That's the carbon cost of manufacturing, skipped entirely.

Cheap MacBooks: how much can you save?

Refurbished MacBooks on Back Market start at $122 and go up to $2,000+, depending on the model and condition. Here's a quick breakdown:

Budget (under $400): Used MacBook Air 2015–2019 models. Perfect for everyday tasks, web browsing, and documents.
Mid-range ($400–$800): Refurbished MacBook Air M1 from $361, MacBook Pro M2 from $632. Fully capable for creative and professional work.
High-end ($800+): MacBook Air M3, MacBook Pro M3, and M4 series for users who want the latest Apple silicon at a fraction of the new price.

Every tier delivers savings of 30–$70% off compared to buying new. You set the budget, we've got the certified used Mac laptop to match.

What to expect from a used Mac laptop

Back Market grades every used MacBook on cosmetic condition, not performance. Whatever the grade, every device is 100% functional. Here's what each condition means:

Fair: Visible signs of wear. Works perfectly. Best value for budget-conscious buyers.
Good: Minor scratches not visible when the screen is on. The most popular choice.
Excellent: Near-flawless condition, with only the faintest signs of a previous life.
Premium: As close to new as refurbished gets, with top cosmetic and battery standards.

Every condition grade comes with the same 1-year commercial warranty and 30-day return window.

Order online: refurbished MacBooks delivered across the US

Back Market is the best place to buy a certified refurbished or used MacBook in the US. We specialize exclusively in refurbished tech, and every seller on our marketplace goes through a strict vetting process before listing a single device.

Order online and get your refurbished MacBook delivered anywhere in the US with free standard shipping. No need to track down used Macs locally or gamble on an unverified listing. Back Market ships nationwide, and every order is protected by a 1-year commercial warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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MacBook warranty and return policy

Every refurbished MacBook on Back Market comes with:

Free standard shipping on every order
1-year commercial warranty covering defects and malfunctions (not including accidental damage)
30-day money-back guarantee: if you're not satisfied, return it, no questions asked

If a defect arises within 12 months of delivery, you're entitled to a repair, a replacement, or a reimbursement. That's the 1-year commercial warranty, and it covers every device on the platform regardless of condition grade.

Trade in your old MacBook

Already have a MacBook you're looking to replace? Trade it in to offset the cost of your next one. Back Market's trade-in program gives you a free instant estimate online: answer a few quick questions about your current machine and get your offer right away. It's a straightforward way to put your old used Mac toward a better-spec'd refurbished MacBook, and keep perfectly good tech out of the bin.

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