This is my 5th device purchased from Back Market and what a terrific refurbisher! This MacBook Air is a good machine. However, it was marked "excellent condition," but it was not as flawless previous devices I've purchased from BM. There were minor scratches on the screen, minor scratches on the lid, and about 6 of the keys are well worn and very shiny due to use. Assuredly, not in excellent condition by Back Market standards. However, with the purchase of a plastic cover and a thin keyboard cover, the problem is not visible.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
Solid Refurbished MacBook Air - A Great Value on Back Market
I recently purchased a refurbished MacBook Air Retina 13-inch (2020) from Back Market with the Core i3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, listed in "Good" condition. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and feel like I got a great deal.
The Good:
* Price: This was the biggest selling point. Compared to buying a brand new MacBook Air, I saved a significant amount of money. Back Market's pricing for refurbished electronics is definitely competitive.
* Performance: The i3 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and the speedy SSD, handles my daily tasks with ease. I use it for web browsing, email, document creation, light photo editing, and even some occasional coding. It's responsive and doesn't lag.
* Condition: My MacBook Air arrived in better condition than I expected for a "Good" rating. There were a couple of very minor cosmetic blemishes, barely noticeable, and certainly nothing that impacts functionality. The screen was perfect.
* Battery Life: The battery health is surprisingly good. I'm getting close to the advertised battery life for this model, which is impressive for a refurbished machi...
I was skeptical about buying refurbished items as I had a bad experience a few years ago(not from back market though), but I have to say everything works great! I got excellent condition and it literally came as if it’s new out of the box. The charger was a bit dirty so I had to wipe it down, and the only thing bad about the computer is it dies rather quickly and it can be slow to load at times. Other than that I love it! Would recommend.
I bought this laptop in "Excellent" condition. I assume it was refurbished due to a broken screen. Whoever installed the new screen definitely smudged the glass from the inside lol. It is incredibly annoying, since I won't be able to get them off without replacing the screen entirely. I think it could've been more securely shipped as well. But other than that, the laptop seems to be in good working condition. There's only one noticeable ding, which doesn't bother me. Overall, I am happy with my purchase & think it was definitely worth the price.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
It was a good experience the app is easy to navigate also the many options to pay is great… updates on the delivery is great I really have nothing to complain about… I will be ordering again. For people like myself who don’t mind buying refurbished items this is a paradise.
The experience has been great. Quick service. While I understand this is a refurbished product, there are a few flaws such as a crack near the top seam, the first of two USB-C ports is non functional, and one of my key caps is detached from the key. However, for the price, perfection can’t be expected. It works for what I need!
The MacBook Air is a refurbished model. However, it runs perfectly fine. It doesn’t take that long to boot-up my laptop and macOS Monterey runs smoothly. I purchased the MacBook Air so that I can use it for graphic design by using Adobe Creative Cloud.
My son is very happy cannot express how he feels with the laptop, you can see it in his face. He looked at it when he got home and said wow dad this looks brand new for a refurbish MacBook Air. The only negative of it, it is a little sticky on the top of the screen other than that it’s perfect for a fair MacBook. Will continue to purchase more from back market…
I bought this refurbished Macbook Air on Christmas Eve two years ago and it is still working. I'm so happy with this purchase. I give a 4/5 rating due to the cosmetic scratches that don't affect performance but are an eyesore no question.
I bought this Macbook Air for my daughter in university. After a brief adjustment period of going from PC world to a Mac, she is very happy with it. It has been refurbished to as close as new as possible. It is clean and does not show it's age (2017). It more than suits her needs for school. It came as described and the price was great. A very good used Mac!