MacBook Air is a premium Apple laptop series that focuses on its lightweight. One of the lightest laptops in the world. A refurbished or used MacBook Air comes at an affordable price and excellent quality.
About
Used Condition
Tips: All Certified Used Phones/Devices are fully functional. The main difference is cosmetic. The better the condition, the more expensive. If you want the cheapest, pick Fair. If you want a balanced choice, choose Good.
Pristine
Near flawless. Like New.
Excellent
Minor Scratches (NOT visible at arm's length)
Good
Light Scratches visible at arm's length
Fair
Heavy sign of wear and tear but still fully functional
Specs
Like its name, MacBook Air is well known for its ultra-lightweight and portability.
CPU:
Mainly Intel chipset i5 and i7 from 2013 to 2020. Then Apple switched to its own chipset M1 in 2020.
Size:
MacBook Air consistently offers 11” and 13”. The first 15” MacBook Air was launched in 2023.
Screen:
Retina screen since 2018
Storage:
MacBook Air offered both HDD and SSD storage options. Until recent years, only SSD storage has been available.
We also recommend choosing the MacBook with SSD. It’s much much faster than HDD!
FAQ
Why buy a Used/ Refurbished MacBook Air?
The first reason is the price, obviously. It can be up to 70% less than the Apple Retail Price.
Secondly, MacBook Air is one of the most reliable laptop series in the world. It lasts for years. We have a member who still use her 2014 MacBook Air without any problem today.
Is it safe to buy a Refurbished or Used MacBook Pro?
Yes. It's safe, but we DO NOT recommend buying directly from individuals on a marketplace to avoid the risk of being scammed. We highly recommend buying from certified sellers or well-known companies. You may buy it from Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, or other trustworthy merchants. They are all listed on UpTrade. You can easily compare the prices and pick the best deal.
Is M2 worth more than M1?
Although the M2 is undoubtedly more powerful than M1, it depends on whether you need the full power of M2. As mentioned, one of our staff members still uses her 2014 MacBook Air today. It works just fine for her, as most of her work is on web applications (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, Figma, etc.). As these web applications put the CPU and RAM burden on the servers instead of individual computers, running those applications can be easily handled by most MacBook Air's.
Conclusion:
1) Ignore the web-based applications.
2) Review the offline applications that you used.
3) Check whether M1 can run them. If so, M1 is just fine for you.
How long does Used or Refurbished MacBook Air last?
Apple builds high-quality laptops. MacBook Air is one of the most reliable laptop series in the world. On average, a MacBook Air can last 7.2 years. That's an average number. If you take good care of your MacBook Air, it's not surprising to last over a decade.
What’s the best year of Used / Refurbished MacBook Air to buy?
It depends on your budget and what you need. In general, we recommend a Refurbished MacBook Air that is 3 years old. It's still pretty new and powerful, while the price tag is significantly reduced.
Use that 3 years mark as the starting point. If you want to save more money, shop for older models. Likewise, if you want better performance, choose a new models. We always recommend to write down your budget and what you need from your Used/Refurbished MacBook Air before shopping.
