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Refurbished MacBooks under 500 pounds

Find all our refurbished MacBooks under £500 in perfect working condition! Cheap MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops for sale here on Back Market with a 12-month warranty, 30 day returns and free delivery. Get the device you want for less!
140 products
-78%
less than new
MacBook Air 13.3-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English

Apple MacBook Air 13.3” (Mid-2017)

4.3/5
(112)
Starting at
£216.22 £999.00 new
Core:
Core i5 1.8 GHz
Keyboard:
QWERTY - English
RAM:
8 GB
Warranty:
12 months
Storage:
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • +3 more storage
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How to choose your MacBook?

How to choose your MacBook?

Apple offers a wide range of laptops, but it's not always easy to decide on a particular model. Why not save the planet by buying your cheap refurbished MacBook from Back Market? Follow our detailed guide to make your choice ;-)

Verified customer reviews for Refurbished MacBooks under 500 pounds

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1,002 verified reviews in the last 6 months.

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Harry D.

4.4/5

Reviewed in United Kingdom on 2 January 2024

I bought a 2017 MacBook Pro as I need a quick replacement of my old 2013 MacBook Air as it wasn't receiving updates anymore. I have never ordered refurbished before and I have to say I am very impressed. So far I've had no issues with the MacBook, it came with minimal scratches and what appeared to be a brand new charger. Delivery was 2 days sooner than expected so I had it in time for New Year. I would highly recommend and will look forward to doing business with you in the future.
MacBook Pro 15" (2017) - QWERTY - English

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Purchased on the 29 December 2023


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Drummond J.

5/5

Reviewed in United Kingdom on 22 October 2023

The MacBook Pro was in excellent condition. The whole experience from searching the Back Market website to receiving the item was perfect. Knowing that buying refurbished is better for the planet is good. I don’t think I’ll ever buy new again.
MacBook Pro 15" (2019) - QWERTY - English

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Purchased on the 9 October 2023


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Alex B.

5/5

Reviewed in United Kingdom on 3 January 2024

The MacBook Pro I purchased is perfect, it's in excellent condition and was great value for money. It was delivered fast and packaged very securely. Since my purchase I have used Back Market again, it's my go-to for tech now, refurbished is the way forward.
MacBook Pro 15" (2019) - QWERTY - English

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Purchased on the 21 December 2023


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Roger M.

5/5

Reviewed in United Kingdom on 5 November 2023

Great laptop and service. It arrived like new - sealed and Apple Refurbished, so certainly worthy of ‘Excellent’, category. Unfortunately it was a US MacBook Pro but the only difference was the lack of £ key and US plug. It came with a US travel adapter but I felt this wasn’t good enough. The Backmarket team were superb and gave me £30 to pay for duck foot plug. Excellent service. Second item I have bought from them this year. 100% recommended.
MacBook Pro 16" (2021) - QWERTY - English

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Purchased on the 20 October 2023


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Jools W.

5/5

Reviewed in United Kingdom on 31 October 2023

I was looking for a replacement MacBook Air for a family member and was thrilled when I saw the price on BackMarket for the exact model I was after. Placed the order, was kept updated throughout the process and when it arrived (much earlier than expected which was a HUGE bonus) I was THRILLED. The condition of the MacBook Air was listed as “Good” but it was closer to “Excellent”, and to my surprise, it came with a brand new silicone cover, new Bluetooth mouse and headphones! My family member is SO happy with the replacement MacBook and I’m SO HAPPY with my first experience of BackMarket. Will 100% be ordering from them again soon… refurbished is the future!
MacBook Air 13" (2017) - QWERTY - English

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Purchased on the 26 October 2023


Refurbished MacBooks under 500 pounds

Apple's MacBooks are some of the best-selling laptops in the world. They're known for their sleek design, fast performance, long-lasting battery life and high-quality displays. They're also equipped with a variety of consumer-friendly features that make them great for anything from Internet browsing to watching videos to creative work. 

If you want a MacBook but don't to spend £1,000+ for a new one, Back Market has you covered. We have plenty of great deals on MacBooks for under £500 here.

And the best part is, you won't be sacrificing quality at all. There are models from just a few years ago that are still in excellent condition and offer top-notch performance. They've all been expertly refurbished and restored to a like-new condition as well.

So don't worry about breaking the bank or risk buying from a private seller -- there are plenty of great options for less than 500 quid that'll still give you that Apple experience.

Is it worth buying a refurbished MacBook that costs less than £500?

Whether or not it is worth buying a cheap MacBook for under 500 pounds depends on your needs and budget. Refurbished tech is a good deal if you want to spend less and don't need the latest bells and whistles.

The refurbished MacBooks on this page are all pre-owned laptops that have been restored to a like-new condition. They were inspected, cleaned, had parts replaced as necessary, and then they were tested to ensure 100% functionality. Once that's confirmed, they're then resold and given a second life with a new owner. 

On Back Market, we sell these devices at up to 50% off compared to new prices. We also provide a 12-month warranty, free delivery and 30 day returns. So if for some reason there is any issue with your device, you're well covered.  

So yes, we think it's worth buying a refurbished MacBook for cheap. There are new options with updated features, but they're often overkill for the average consumer. Unless you have advanced or professional needs, you're perfectly fine saving money and being just as happy with a slightly older and refurbished device.