Apple Now Selling Refurbished 15-Inch MacBook Air in U.S. and Canada

[MacRumors]

Apple today started selling certified refurbished 15-inch MacBook Air models online in the U.S. and Canada, following select European countries last week.

As usual for refurbished Macs, prices are discounted by approximately 15% compared to brand new models. A variety of configurations are available to order.

Apple inspects, cleans, tests, and repackages all refurbished Macs to ensure they are fully functional and in good condition, and Apple's refurbished products are covered by a one-year limited warranty and eligible for AppleCare+ coverage.

Apple released the 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC in June, with pricing starting at $1,299 in the U.S. The laptop has the same overall design and M2 chip as the 13-inch MacBook Air, but it features a larger display and two additional speakers. The laptop is available in four color options: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver.

Keep in mind that the 15-inch MacBook Air is frequently on sale at resellers, so be sure to keep track of our MacBook Air deals guide.

Article Link: Apple Now Selling Refurbished 15-Inch MacBook Air in U.S. and Canada

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I love my launch model, got it in that beautiful Midnight color.

 

[sw1tcher]

Not bad...

Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 256GB storage = $1,099.00 ($50 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,299.00
Education = $1,199.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,049.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage = $1,269.00 ($20 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,499.00
Education = $1,399.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,249.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 1TB storage = $1,439.00 ($10 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,699.00
Education = $1,579.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,429.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 256GB storage = $1,439.00 ($30 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,699.00
Education = $1,559.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,409.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 16GB memory, 1TB storage = $1,609.00 (same as Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,899.00
Education = $1,759.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,609.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 512GB storage = $1,609.00 (same as Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,899.00
Education = $1,759.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,609.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 2TB storage = $1,779.00 ($10 less than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $2,099.00
Education = $1,939.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,789.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 2TB storage = $2,119.00 ($30 less than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $2,499.00
Education = $2,299.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $2,149.00

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Much improved pricing than at launch. However, due to the shock of configured total price, I ended up just putting a new battery in my existing MB and will take a fresh look at maybe the M4 or M5 model in a few years. It would have been an easy day 1 sale but- IMO- Apple is demanding just too much for RAM and SSD upgrades (which universally happens when all competition is eliminated). At least refurb pricing makes it a bit more interesting to those who need a new laptop now.

 

[bigjnyc]

Just grabbed a 15" refurb 24gb Ram / 512gb SSD for $1448 out the door.. Can't beat that.

Would have liked the midnight color, but not a big deal.

*edit* I say out the door because I put Delaware as my pick up location since I'll be there this weekend anyway. so no taxes.

 

[sw1tcher]

Just grabbed a 15" refurb 24gb Ram / 512gb SSD for $1448 out the door.. Can't beat that

There must not have been too many of those in inventory as I didn't see that config available when I looked a while ago. That's a pretty good price.

 

[satchmo]

Curious if Apple over-estimated demand at launch. Kind of quick to see these in the refurbished store, no?

 

[StoneJack]

Curious if Apple over-estimated demand at launch. Kind of quick to see these in the refurbished store, no?

Possible

 

[sw1tcher]

Curious if Apple over-estimated demand at launch. Kind of quick to see these in the refurbished store, no?

These are customer returns. Apple's not transfering excess new inventory to sell as refurbished.

Note how a lot of them are custom configurations (i.e. 16GB or 24GB memory, and 1TB or 2TB storage options)

 

[gleepskip]

Costco has a nice sale on Macs:

Mac mini – Apple M2 Chip 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU – 8GB Memory – 256GB SSD $499
Mac mini – Apple M2 Chip 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU – 8GB Memory – 512GB SSD $689
Mac mini – Apple M2 Pro Chip 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU – 16GB Memory – 512GB SSD $1099

MacBook Air - (13.6-inch) Apple M2 Chip 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD $899
MacBook Air - (13.6-inch) Apple M2 Chip 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD $1199

MacBook Pro (14-inch) - Apple M2 Pro Chip with 10-Core CPU and 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD $1799
MacBook Pro (14-inch) - Apple M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU, 16GB, 1TB SSD $2299
MacBook Pro (14-inch) - Apple M2 Max chip with 12‑core CPU and 30‑core GPU, 32GB, 1TB SSD $2899

 

[jonnysods]

Curious if Apple over-estimated demand at launch. Kind of quick to see these in the refurbished store, no?

Yeah I was thinking this felt faster than I could recall other refurb releases post launch.

 

[sw1tcher]

Yeah I was thinking this felt faster than I could recall other refurb releases post launch.

Not faster than 13-inch M2 MacBook Air.

13-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on July 6, 2022. Refurb units showed up for sale starting on Sep. 24, 2022. That's 80 days.

15-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on June 5, 2023. Refurb units showed up for sale today (Sep. 11, 2023). That's 98 days.

Other data points...

14-inch and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro was announced on Jan. 17, 2023. They hit the refurb store on May 8, 2023. That's 111 days.

M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced March 8, 2022. They started selling refurb units on June 30, 2022. That's 114 days.

M2 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced on June 5, 2023. They were listed (but no inventory for sale) on refurb store on Sep. 5, 2023. Expect inventory to show up probably some time within the next week or two which would put it in the same range as M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio.

 

[AppleTO]

I love my launch model, got it in that beautiful Midnight color.

Same here, and now it unfortunately looks disgusting…

 

[TVreporter]

All with 8GB ram in the Canadian store - a few with 512GB storage. Really want 16GB for a bit of future proofing.

 

[CoMoMacUser]

Bummer that they don't have new batteries, like with refurb iPhones.

 

[ronno]

Bummer that they don't have new batteries, like with refurb iPhones.

A machine that’s 2 months old tops - should have a pretty good battery. I’m sure if the battery was shot it would be replaced before resale.

 

[svish]

Good to know about the availability of the Macs

 

[graniteinlo]

Not bad...

Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 256GB storage = $1,099.00 ($50 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,299.00
Education = $1,199.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,049.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage = $1,269.00 ($20 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,499.00
Education = $1,399.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,249.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 1TB storage = $1,439.00 ($10 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,699.00
Education = $1,579.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,429.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 256GB storage = $1,439.00 ($30 more than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,699.00
Education = $1,559.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,409.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 16GB memory, 1TB storage = $1,609.00 (same as Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,899.00
Education = $1,759.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,609.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 512GB storage = $1,609.00 (same as Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $1,899.00
Education = $1,759.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,609.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 8GB memory, 2TB storage = $1,779.00 ($10 less than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $2,099.00
Education = $1,939.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $1,789.00


Refurb 15-inch MacBook Air Apple M2 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 10‑Core GPU, 24GB memory, 2TB storage = $2,119.00 ($30 less than Education pricing with Apple Gift Card)
New = $2,499.00
Education = $2,299.00 - $150 Apple Back-to-School Gift Card = $2,149.00

sw1tcher i am in the united states and can’t find these on the apple refurbished site here. how did you find all these items? please post a link if you can as I am interested in the 15” macbook air with 512gb of storage. thanks!

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Same here, and now it unfortunately looks disgusting…

Fingerprints? Wipe it down

 

[jonnysods]

Not faster than 13-inch M2 MacBook Air.

13-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on July 6, 2022. Refurb units showed up for sale starting on Sep. 24, 2022. That's 80 days.

15-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on June 5, 2023. Refurb units showed up for sale today (Sep. 11, 2023). That's 98 days.

Other data points...

14-inch and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro was announced on Jan. 17, 2023. They hit the refurb store on May 8, 2023. That's 111 days.

M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced March 8, 2022. They started selling refurb units on June 30, 2022. That's 114 days.

M2 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced on June 5, 2023. They were listed (but no inventory for sale) on refurb store on Sep. 5, 2023. Expect inventory to show up probably some time within the next week or two which would put it in the same range as M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio.

Wow I didn’t know that about the M2 MBA. Thanks for this!

 

[dgdosen]

Not faster than 13-inch M2 MacBook Air.

13-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on July 6, 2022. Refurb units showed up for sale starting on Sep. 24, 2022. That's 80 days.

15-inch M2 MacBook Air was announced on June 5, 2023. Refurb units showed up for sale today (Sep. 11, 2023). That's 98 days.

Other data points...

14-inch and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro was announced on Jan. 17, 2023. They hit the refurb store on May 8, 2023. That's 111 days.

M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced March 8, 2022. They started selling refurb units on June 30, 2022. That's 114 days.

M2 Max/Ultra Mac Studio was announced on June 5, 2023. They were listed (but no inventory for sale) on refurb store on Sep. 5, 2023. Expect inventory to show up probably some time within the next week or two which would put it in the same range as M1 Max/Ultra Mac Studio.

Thanks for the calcs - but wasn't the M2 Air introduced at WWDC in 2022? Early June?

 

[jonnysods]

Thanks for the calcs - but wasn't the M2 Air introduced at WWDC in 2022? Early June?

If you click on the link the poster provided, looks like it was in July. I thought it was WWDC too but looks like it wasn't.

 

[graniteinlo]

Apple today started selling certified refurbished 15-inch MacBook Air models online in the U.S. and Canada, following select European countries last week.

As usual for refurbished Macs, prices are discounted by approximately 15% compared to brand new models. A variety of configurations are available to order.

Apple inspects, cleans, tests, and repackages all refurbished Macs to ensure they are fully functional and in good condition, and Apple's refurbished products are covered by a one-year limited warranty and eligible for AppleCare+ coverage.

Apple released the 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC in June, with pricing starting at $1,299 in the U.S. The laptop has the same overall design and M2 chip as the 13-inch MacBook Air, but it features a larger display and two additional speakers. The laptop is available in four color options: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver.

Keep in mind that the 15-inch MacBook Air is frequently on sale at resellers, so be sure to keep track of our MacBook Air deals guide.

Article Link: Apple Now Selling Refurbished 15-Inch MacBook Air in U.S. and Canada

 

[adammusic]

Will these prices drop further and how soon?
What will Black Friday sales look like?

 

[CoMoMacUser]

Will these prices drop further and how soon?
What will Black Friday sales look like?

Retailers and e-tailers such as B&H and Costco definitely will have promos from Black Friday all the way through to Christmas Eve. That's why I waited until November to get the Studio and will do that again for the MBA. Sometimes the holiday promos are so good that a new machine is cheaper than a refurb with the same specs.