Refurbished MacBook 12" 256GB Rose Gold, 8GB memory
$432
Lowest Fair price 
Back Market
- 1‑year warranty
- 30‑day returns
- Free shipping
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Refurbished MacBook 12" prices today
3 offers from 1 seller today, $432 to $713.
What Excellent, Good and Fair look like
The grade describes looks only, as each seller grades it. Every seller here gives a 1‑year warranty. Each seller words its own grades, so here is what each seller calls it.
From $713 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers
- Back Market calls it Premium or Excellent
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
From $459 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers
- Back Market calls it Good
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
From $432 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers
- Back Market calls it Fair
Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.
What I use with my MacBook
From the kit of Simo Elalj, founder of RefurbMe.
Anker Laptop Power Bank, 25,000 mAh, 165W View on Amazon.com
UGREEN Nexode 100W retractable charger View on Amazon.com
MacBook 12" specs
- Screen
- 12" Retina display · 226ppi at a resolution of 2304x1440
- Processor
- Intel 1.1 GHz Dual-Core m3 6th gen , with Turbo Boost up to 2.2 GHz
- Memory
- 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 515
- Has
- Force Touch, headphone jack, MagSafe charger
- Does not have
- Touch Bar, Touch ID, HDMI port
- Shipped with
- macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or above
- Latest software
- macOS 12 (Monterey)
- Keyboard version
- butterfly
- Bluetooth generation
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi generation
- 5
- Thunderbolt port count
- 0
- Part numbers
- MMGL2LL/A, MMGL2
- Model identifier
- MacBook9,1
- Model number
- A1534
- EMC number
- 2991
- Released
- April 19, 2016
- Discontinued
- June 5, 2017
- Weight
- 2.03 lb
- Size (H x W x D)
- 0.52in x 11.04in x 7.74in
Questions about the MacBook 12"
What is MMGL2LL/A?
MMGL2LL/A is Apple's part number for the MacBook 12" 256GB Rose Gold, made for the US (the LL/A suffix). Its model number is A1534. Apple released it in April 19, 2016. Its launch price was $1,299. Apple sold it new until June 5, 2017. It runs macOS 12 (Monterey).
Which seller has the cheapest refurbished MacBook 12"?
Today it is Back Market, at $432 for a Fair (C) unit with 1‑year warranty. The cheapest Excellent unit is $713 at Back Market. The cheapest Good unit is $459 at Back Market.
What warranty comes with a refurbished MacBook 12"?
It depends on the seller. On this page: Back Market 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.
Can I choose or downgrade macOS on a refurbished Mac?
You can't pick the macOS before you buy. The seller installs it, and most install the newest version the Mac supports. Once the Mac is yours, you can install an older version, but never one older than the macOS the Mac shipped with. RefurbMe lists that floor as the Default macOS under Product configuration on every Mac product page. Plan on starting from an erased disk, so back up first.
Full answer: Can I choose or downgrade macOS on a refurbished Mac?
Can I have a different keyboard on a refurbished MacBook?
Every refurbished MacBook comes with the keyboard layout standard in the region where it was originally sold. You cannot request a different physical keyboard layout from a refurbisher because the keys are built into the laptop chassis.
Full answer: Can I have a different keyboard on a refurbished MacBook?
Do refurbished MacBooks have their operating system re-installed?
Yes, refurbished MacBooks have their operating system completely reinstalled during the refurbishment process. The internal storage is erased and a fresh copy of macOS is loaded, so the MacBook arrives ready to use just like a new one.
Full answer: Do refurbished MacBooks have their operating system re-installed?
How can I choose the right refurbished Mac laptop?
Start with what you will actually do on the laptop, then match the specs to it. For most people, a MacBook Air with an Apple Silicon chip, 16 GB of memory, and 256 to 512 GB of storage is plenty. Choose a MacBook Pro only if you edit video, compile code, or run heavy apps for hours. Then pick a condition grade and compare prices.
Full answer: How can I choose the right refurbished Mac laptop?
What accessories are included with a refurbished MacBook?
A refurbished MacBook typically comes with only the essential accessories needed to charge and use the laptop. The exact contents vary depending on the refurbisher and the MacBook model.
Full answer: What accessories are included with a refurbished MacBook?