All MacBook Release Dates & Generations
Complete list of all MacBook models with release dates, specifications, and refurbished pricing.
It takes on average 168 days to see a refurbished MacBook on the market from its original release.
Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished MacBook was first seen in January 2016 at Apple Store. And globally it came with an average of 86% discount comparing to new.
View release dates, original prices, refurbished availability, and average discounts for every MacBook ever made. Data is updated daily from any refurbisher.
There have been 3 MacBook models released between 2015 and 2017. The latest is the MacBook 12" • Mid 2017, released on June 2017.
| Release Year: 2017 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Release  | Release Date 2017-06-05 | Release Entry Price $1,299 | Refurbished Date
2017-07-14
| Refurb Lowest Price $269 | Average Discount 79% | Days from Release to Refurb 40 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 13 (Ventura) | Discontinued Date 2019-07-09 | Days from Release to Discontinued 764 |
| Release Year: 2016 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2016-04-19 | Release Entry Price $1,549 | Refurbished Date
2016-10-03
| Refurb Lowest Price $215 | Average Discount 86% | Days from Release to Refurb 168 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 12 (Monterey) | Discontinued Date 2017-06-05 | Days from Release to Discontinued 412 |
| Release Year: 2015 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2015-03-09 | Release Entry Price $1,299 | Refurbished Date
2016-01-22
| Refurb Lowest Price $64 | Average Discount 95% | Days from Release to Refurb 319 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 11 (Big Sur) | Discontinued Date 2016-04-19 | Days from Release to Discontinued 407 |
MacBook 12"
256GB SSD
1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core m3 7th gen
8GB memory • Space Gray
2017 release
1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core m3 7th gen
8GB memory • Space Gray
2017 release
Good condition, by Amazon
$289
new $1,299 -78%
MacBook 12"
256GB SSD
1.1Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen
8GB memory • Space Gray
2015 release
1.1Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen
8GB memory • Space Gray
2015 release
Good condition, by Back Market
$329
new $1,299 -75%
MacBook 12"
256GB SSD
1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core m3 7th gen
8GB memory • Rose Gold
2017 release
1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core m3 7th gen
8GB memory • Rose Gold
2017 release
Good condition, by Back Market
$340
new $1,299 -74%