One of the easiest ways to save money on a MacBook is to shop refurbished, but which is the best refurbished MacBook in 2025? Some of the best refurbished Apple laptops might only be a few years old and cost you much less than Apple’s premium price tags for brand-new MacBooks.
Buying refurbished isn’t only about saving money, even if that’s one of the biggest reasons to. It also gives you access a greater variety of older Apple devices, it’s sustainable as no new e-waste is generated, and it gives you warranty protection when you shop with a certified refurbisher like Wisetek Market.
Based on price, performance, and longevity, we’ve put together a shortlist of some of our top picks for the best MacBooks to buy in 2025. We’ve selected them based on a few categories, such as Best Overall Value, Best for Professionals, and Best Budget Pick. Find out which MacBooks made our list and why they might be some of the best MacBooks for your needs.
Our Top Pick: The Best Overall Value
2020 MacBook Air M1
Good things sometimes come in small packages, and the extremely compact and lightweight 2020 MacBook Air M1 punches above its weight in terms of performance and value. We think it’s your best buy refurbished MacBook overall, mostly because of how well it still holds up in 2025 thanks to its highly optimised M1 chip, superb battery life, fanless frame, and its compact design.
It only measures 0.41cm when open and 1.61cm closed and weighs 1.29kg, but its M1 chip feels so powerful on such a small and light MacBook. The 8GB of RAM and 256GB is reasonable for casual use, and it’s a great everyday MacBook for students, office workers, or simply to use at home.
While many other MacBooks deliver better performance today, the M1 system-on-a-chip still holds up extremely well for most users today and the 2020 MacBook Air M1, even if five years old, is still a great everyday device for leisure and productivity.
The Powerhouse Pick: Best for Professionals
2021 MacBook Pro 14" M1
Perhaps the best used MacBook to buy for working professionals with more demanding needs in terms of performance is the 2021 M1 MacBook Pro 14-inch. Again, the M1 Pro chip holds up excellently today in 2025. Moreover, the 11-17 hour battery life makes it quite useful for office employees or students who may lack steady access to an electrical outlet.
As a device intended for demanding everyday use, the 2021 M1 MacBook Pro is a great choice. Its buttery smooth Liquid Retina XDR Display makes it easy on the eyes, and its powerful 16GB RAM and 512GB storage are certainly reasonable in 2025 for most professional applications.
There are more powerful MacBook Pro models on the market today, but most will be brand-new and cost a small fortune. Going back just four years still gives you access to a great device that performs well today, and it’s ideal for those who need great performance at a reasonable price.
The Budget Champion: Best Under €700
2019 MacBook Pro 16"
Since the main goal of buying refurbished is usually to save money, just how low can you go whilst still getting a great MacBook? For those on a tight budget who want access to a reliable - albeit older - MacBook, the 2019 MacBook Pro 16-inch is a great choice for your hard-earned money.
When you’re going back over six years, it’s kind of hard to get a device that holds up well by today’s standards. The 2019 MacBook Pro 16-inch was quite impressive for its time, and its 16GB RAM and 512GB storage are still quite good for most users today. The processor is where you’re seeing most savings, however. Rather than Apple’s modern system-on-a-chip M Series chipsets, you’re going back to the Intel Core i7 CPU.
It’s an older MacBook that perhaps looks and feels a little old, but not by much, and the steep savings you can reap by buying refurbished mean that it’s a great choice for casual users and even some more demanding tasks - within reason.
Why You Can Trust Our Rankings
Wisetek Market is fully committed to quality, reliability, and providing customers with affordable refurbished electronic devices. We’re certified refurbishers who undertake a comprehensive refurbishment process for every device listed on our shop. This includes repairing or replacing any faulty components, ensuring that battery life meets e-Stewards testing requirements, and the condition of every device is clearly listed in the product description.
Our certified refurbishers have extensive experience with all of the above MacBook products, and we’ve come to notice that some tend to remain quite popular sellers today despite being a few years old. All of our refurbished MacBooks also come with a 12-month warranty, and extended warranties are available.
Which MacBook is Right for You in 2025?
Whether you’re a student, working professional, or you simply want a device for browsing the web and leisure at home, choosing the best refurbished MacBook in 2025 means choosing one that meets your needs.
Generally, you’re going to see the best performance by modern standards with some of the older MacBook Pro products. These were (and still are) designed to be top-of-the-line flagship MacBooks, so they ought to give you great performance at a discounted price.
Overall, however, we believe that the 2020 MacBook Air M1 is one of the best MacBooks for most users. It’s got so many great features and it’s still quite good for everyday computing today, and it’s still a great MacBook for 2025.
Browse Our Refurbished MacBook Products
Many of Apple’s greatest and most defining MacBooks have come about in recent years, since the company decided to release Air and Pro models and especially since the introduction of the M Series chipsets. Many of these slightly older MacBooks can be had at great prices when you shop refurbished.
Wisetek Market offers a full range of Refurbished MacBooks, including many MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models at various price points. Browse our collection today and enjoy free shipping on orders over €100.