Mac Studio (M1 series)

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Customer reviews for Mac Studio (M1 series)

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13 verified reviews

Rating details

Shipping
5/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Overall performance
4.8/5
Appearance
4.8/5

Reviews

Robin H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/16/25, United States.
It was plug and play, upgraded from a (trash can) Mac, which will be forever my Darth Vader/ R2D2 child forever, yet this Mac Studio with the M1 chip integrated seamlessly into my set up and allowing me to upgrade to modern times with current software and plugins. I no longer needed an adapter to retro fit my Apollo x8, and I simply swapped that thunderbolt 2 - 3 adapter to my Apple Thunderbolt Display (previously used with the trash can) and voila!
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
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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
9/27/25
Giovanni H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/15/26, United States.
I picked up a refurbished Mac Studio (Late 2022, M1 Max, 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD) and it honestly marked a turning point in my workflow. For context — this isn’t a casual web-browsing machine in my house. This is my production desk. I run video editing, audio work, recording sessions, screen capture, and day-to-day operational planning from this system. I needed something that behaves like an appliance, not a project. Out of the box the condition was better than expected. No cosmetic surprises, clean ports, and it booted like a brand-new Mac. Setup was uneventful — which is exactly what I wanted. A workstation should disappear and let you work. Performance is the real story. The M1 Max completely changed how I edit. Timeline scrubbing in Final Cut is instant, 4K footage doesn’t choke the system, and exporting video is no longer something I schedule my day around. The biggest difference though is consistency — no thermal noise, no random slowdowns, no “let me restart before recording.” I can hit record and trust it. The 32GB unified memory matters more than people realize. I can run video editing, audio processing, browser tabs, and recording software at the same time and the system stays stable. That reliability is what I actually bought. Why refurbished? Because this machine hits a performance tier that would have been financially irrational for me to buy new. Through Back Market I essentially moved into a professional-grade workstation for the price of a mid-range consumer computer. That changes the equation for creators and remote professionals. I didn’t buy a gadget — I bought stability. The Mac Studio became the anchor of my home studio and removed friction from my work. That’s the real value. Overall: extremely satisfied with both the device and the refurbished experience.If you want, I can also compress that into a shorter “5-star quick review” version — Back Market sometimes highlights the concise ones more.
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
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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
2/6/26
Erick S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/25/26, United States.
Me sorprendió cuando llegó, todo en su caja original, encendido perfectamente, por el momento trabaja súper bien
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
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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
2/12/26
Andrew O.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/19/25, United States.
My Mac Studio came quickly, very securely packaged, and in basically mint condition. It's running fabulously so far. This is my second excellent experiencing buying a highly performing refurbished computer from Back Market-- thank you!
Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz - SSD 1 TB RAM 64GB
Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz - SSD 1 TB RAM 64GB
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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
1/1/25
Blake D.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/22/25, United States.
The Mac Studio arrived on time and in perfect condition. It fired right up, no problems - Sonoma OS setup was a breeze. I'm coming from a 2013 Mac Pro "Trash Can" and this runs circles around it. My two DAWs load very quickly. I haven't had a chance to do any audio or video editing yet, but I'm sure it can handle it with no problem. I'm wanting to get the external Mac Mini "hub" the extra USB ports and slot for NVRAM. Thank you Back Market, I've been wanting one of these for months!
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
Mac Studio Apple M1 Max 10-core 24-core GPU - 512GB - RAM 32GB
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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
12/7/25
Darrell M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 5/4/25, United States.
Purchased this Mac Studio for a home recording studio for Pro Tools and an MBOX. It has plenty of horsepower to through a complex mix with lots and lots of plugins. Also, I'm happy with the fast service and communication from Back Market.
Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz - SSD 1 TB RAM 64GB
Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz - SSD 1 TB RAM 64GB
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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
4/17/25
Lewis K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/5/25, United States.
It arrived much earlier than the estimate. It took me a while to set up because I'm a music producer and had to transfer over tons of software and licenses (from PC) but now that it's up and running I'm loving it, everything is super smooth and fast. There was some older software I had that is not compatible with Sequoia, but I was expecting that, and it wasn't anything I couldn't live without or buy an update for. This is the 3rd or 4th thing I've bought from Backmarket and I'm a very satisfied customer. I've always had good luck with refurb stuff, and I like that I'm not adding to the 'material load' of the universe when I buy.
Mac Studio M1 Ultra 3.2 GHz - SSD 2 TB RAM 64GB RAM
Mac Studio M1 Ultra 3.2 GHz - SSD 2 TB RAM 64GB RAM
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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
2/16/25

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Erick S.

Andrew O.

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