MacBook release dates: every model, 2015 to 2017

The newest MacBook is the MacBook 12" • Mid 2017, released on 5 June 2017 at £1,249. Among MacBook models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 144 days of their release.

Updated 4 October 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay.

Latest MacBook models

MacBook 12" • Early 2016

MacBook 12" • Early 2016

Released 19 April 2016

Refurbished from £179 · See refurbished deals

MacBook 12" • Early 2015

MacBook 12" • Early 2015

Released 9 March 2015

Refurbished from £269 · See refurbished deals

Every MacBook, newest first

3 models from 2015 to 2017, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

2017

MacBook 12" • Mid 2017
MacBook 12" • Mid 2017 A1534 Up to macOS 13 (Ventura) · Discontinued 9 Jul 2019
5 Jun 2017 £1,249 at launch
£1,249

2016

MacBook 12" • Early 2016
MacBook 12" • Early 2016 A1534 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued 5 Jun 2017
19 Apr 2016

2015

MacBook 12" • Early 2015
MacBook 12" • Early 2015 A1534 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued 19 Apr 2016
9 Mar 2015

Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

Questions about MacBook release dates

What is the latest MacBook?

The newest MacBook is the MacBook 12" • Mid 2017, released on 5 June 2017 at £1,249.

How many MacBook models are there?

3 models came out between 2015 and 2017. The oldest one listed here is the MacBook 12" • Early 2015, released on 9 March 2015.

How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished MacBook?

Among MacBook models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 144 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished MacBook was first seen in January 2016 at Apple Store. Across all models, the lowest refurbished price we saw was a median 89% below Apple's launch price.

How do I find out which MacBook I have?

Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

Where this data comes from

Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past MacBook models to the launch date.

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