MacBook 12" (Early 2015): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) on March 9, 2015, 12 years ago at $1,299. Its model number is A1534 (identifier MacBook8,1). Apple stopped selling it on April 19, 2016. It gets updates up to macOS 11 (Big Sur). Refurbished, it costs from $447 today, 66% below launch.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- March 9, 2015 12 years ago
- Launch price
- $1,299 For the 256GB model
- Discontinued
- April 19, 2016 407 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 11 (Big Sur)
- Model number
- A1534 Identifier MacBook8,1
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB
- Colors
- Gold, Silver, Space Gray
- First refurbished
- January 22, 2016 Apple Store, 319 days after launch
Refurbished MacBook 12" (Early 2015) price by storage and color
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Gold 0 of 2 in stock
Silver 0 of 2 in stock
Space Gray 1 of 2 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished MacBook 12" (Early 2015)
Every refurbisher that has sold the MacBook 12" (Early 2015), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 Back Market 1 listing | $447 | See offers |
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Mac of All Trades 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Gazelle 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The MacBook 12" (Early 2015) so far
Launched 12 years ago.
$1,299 at launch First refurbishedJan 22, 2016
Apple Store, after 319 days DiscontinuedApr 19, 2016
407 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
from $447, 66% below launch
- Released, Mar 9, 2015$1,299 at launch
- First refurbished, Jan 22, 2016Apple Store, after 319 days
- Discontinued, Apr 19, 2016407 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $447, 66% below launch
Every MacBook 12" (Early 2015) part number
6 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB6 part numbers · from $447 | ||||
MK4M2 custom | A1534 | SSD · Gold · 1.1Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MK4M2 custom | A1534 | SSD · Gold · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MF855 custom | A1534 | SSD · Silver · 1.1Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MF855 custom | A1534 | SSD · Silver · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MJY32 custom | A1534 | SSD · Space Gray · 1.1Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | $447 | |
MJY32 custom | A1534 | SSD · Space Gray · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
| 512GB6 part numbers | ||||
MK4N2 custom | A1534 | SSD · Gold · 1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MK4N2 custom | A1534 | SSD · Gold · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MF865 custom | A1534 | SSD · Silver · 1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MF865 custom | A1534 | SSD · Silver · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MJY42 custom | A1534 | SSD · Space Gray · 1.2Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MJY42 custom | A1534 | SSD · Space Gray · 1.3Ghz Intel Dual-Core M 5th gen · 8GB | none | |
MacBook 12" (Early 2015) questions
When did the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) come out?
Apple released the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) on March 9, 2015, 12 years ago at $1,299.
How much did the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) cost at launch?
$1,299 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $447 today.
What is the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) model number?
Its model number is A1534 (identifier MacBook8,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 11 (Big Sur); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook 12" (Early 2015) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on April 19, 2016. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished MacBook 12" (Early 2015)?
From $447 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $119.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.