Is the Apple M2 chip in a MacBook worth the upgrade?
Updated Dec 13, 2023
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787 verified reviews in the last 12 months.
Eugene B.
Purchased on August 6, 2024
I’ve ordered from Backmarket before and while can say it wasn’t a perfect experience I got what I paid for at the time. It was a MacBook Pro 2017 and was ordered in 2021. It was listed as fair but shipped to me looking brand new. But right after a year the logic board went out. I was hesitant to do it again but I decided to give it another go. This time I chose a MacBook Pro M1 Pro. It was listed as excellent. I needed it quickly so I paid for next day shipping. I ordered it Tuesday afternoon it came Friday evening. I guess that’s how 48hrs works in shipping. When it arrived it was packed very well. I thought I received the wrong one at first. It was black. Then I noticed it was in a protective case. I thought, ‘oh wow a free case’. Then I said wait let’s see if it’s covering something up. I took off the case to find a near perfect machine. There was one fine hairline scratch on the top of the MacBook. Other than that it was perfect. The keyboard even had this super soft keyboard protector. It’s not great for late night when you want to use the backlit keyboard but it’s still a great keyboard protector. It also came with an older Mac charger and a MagSafe wire. Luckily I had 96w A...
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 1000GBWendee M.
Purchased on May 7, 2024
The MacBook Pro 16” (M2, 2023) that I received is indistinguishable from a new MacBook. The seller did an excellent job with clean up, provided appropriate charging blocks and cables, and took care to ensure the machine was ready for me to simply connect my Apple ID and make the magic happen. Huge kudos to the seller & BackMarket for brining me a refurbished product that’ll last for years & meet the needs of my business.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
MacBook Pro (2023) 16-inch - Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GBFrak N.
Purchased on January 26, 2024
I'm very happy with my purchase. The MacBook Pro I got was flawless and exactly as described. The whole process was seamless and swift and actually arrived much sooner than the original estimate which was a very pleasant surprise. The spec I got was quite high and the only other place I found with a similar spec was on Apple's own refurbished section but that was significantly more expensive (by about $1000) I would definitely shop BackMarket again if I was looking for a similar device or phone.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Max 10-core and 32-core GPU - 64GB RAM - SSD 1000GBNicholas R.
Purchased on November 3, 2024
This is the second macbook I have bought from backmarket, first being a 2017 MacBook Pro. I am very pleased with the quality of both units. This unit does have slightly more wear upon closer inspection but no so much as to be distracting or ugly. I'm fairly tech savvy and do an inspection of the interior as well and my main complaint is the refurbisher clearly didn't thoroughly clean the inside of the unit, there was dust and debris inside the fans and heatsinks. Though this is a minor issue to fix, im sure most people arent comfortable opening up their unit and blowing it out with compressed air. I would say im a 4.5/5 for this purchase, would be 5/5 if there was just a little more attention to detail with the interior cleaning instead of just an inspection!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GBMary K.
Purchased on March 30, 2024
It was time for a new computer as mine was getting too old to be supported or upgrade much anymore. I've learned to turn to Back Market for the buy. This is my third purchase to date, and everything has been wonderful. I have an iPad, a MacBook Air, and now a MacBook Pro from them. I've also been telling people who didn't know about this option. Thanks so much for these great refurbished products, and for the upbeat attitude here!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 1000GBHyunjay C.
Purchased on March 26, 2024
Was very suspicious of this site at first, but eventually got curious enough to try it. Ensured that the refurbisher had a strong reputation and ordered a 14" M1 MacBook Pro. Order arrived sooner than expected, and I was very impressed with the device. No signs of any wear on the device being rated as only "Good" condition. Battery only went through 50 cycles, so basically good as new. Everything runs smoothly with no errors. Considering all the bull**** pricing that Apple is doing with their new devices ($200 dollars for 16GB RAM, what a joke), getting this device for only 800 dollars with trade in is such a steal, it's not even funny. I highly recommend getting a refurbished M1 Pro from sites such as this one over getting the newer overpriced crap from Apple themselves, as they actually offer more performance for price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 14-inch - Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GBMelissa F.
Purchased on February 25, 2024
My MacBook Pro M2 late 2022 model came in quickly and looked brand new with the box and charger. I would've never known it was refurbished if no one told me. I definitely recommend buying from Back Market because it is trusted and you also get the 1 year warranty in case something goes wrong.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
MacBook Pro (2022) 13-inch - Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GBArt P.
Purchased on January 27, 2024
The order of my MacBook Pro was easy and it operates just as it should. I am very happy with my new computer, except that the battery capacity is only 86%. It holds a charge all day long, but I am afraid that I will be needing a new battery in a year or so. I guess that is the trade-off when you purchase a refurbished computer.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
MacBook Pro (2023) 16-inch - Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GBClaudia C.
Purchased on November 10, 2023
So far so good! I hope it holds up for a long time like my current MacBook Pro (a 2012), which still runs great, with a couple of upgrades of RAM etc., but can no longer handle some new complicated web applications my work requires. Buying a refurbished computer instead of a new one saved so much money, and it's great for the environment. The one I got was listed as "fair" condition, but works great. There's just a scratch on the outside, but it does not affect the functioning of the computer at all.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
MacBook Pro (2020) 13-inch - Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GBMelissa P.
Purchased on May 20, 2024
I ordered one in excellent condition and I am beyond impressed, it might as well be brand new. Came in the original box with an Apple charger. I wouldn’t have known it was refurbished if I didn’t buy it myself. Will definitely buy from back market again!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
MacBook Pro (2021) 16-inch - Apple M1 Max 10-core and 24-core GPU - 32GB RAM - SSD 8000GBSearches so popular you can't sit with them
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