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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 66 reviews

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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One persons junk is my new treasure

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always been a big supporter of buying secondhand products. I recently started buying my tech secondhand and this is just another item on my list of things I’m glad I purchased refurbished! I paid less than half the price of this MacBook originally, and there is one minor scratch on the back of the laptop. Other than that no one would know that it was previously used. The only downside was the way that it was shipped, the box with all mangled and didn’t even have the words fragile written on it anywhere. Luckily, mine delivered with no damage, but that might not be the case for the next person who buys one. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surpasses Reality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had purchased the refurbished Macbook Air for my daughter in college to ease and enhance her studies and wanted something durable and reliable. Since then, it has been a great device that works perfectly and has great style. The features described by Best Buy surpass reality. It was a wonderful purchase and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a device for college or personal use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm pleased with the product... A little sad it came without apple charger cuz now I need to get one that's just how I am *shrug* happy in all

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE MY NEW MACBOOK!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Came in the box brand new! No scratches or anything!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great MacBook Air !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall amazing. Clean as if new . Charger cord and box perfect shape.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Decent but still can be better

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    How does my charger cord come in chewed on and has cords exposed? I literally just got it today and after inspecting noticed some pretty big defects like the finish around the screen was like coming off and my charger was like chewed on by a dog from the box. I know it’s inexpensive but at least let us know that the cosmetic thing is understandable but the charger? At least tell me I have to buy a new charger in the comments

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works very good can’t even tell it was refurbished 10 out of 10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    As expected!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good on the refurbished MacBook. Gave a review of 4 because it had a few more scratches than I expected. BUT for the cost, definitely worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    No charger ?

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just received my daughters MacBook Air refurbished It came in perfect condition but it didn’t come with a charging cable so I spoke to customer service and they told me just go to any Best Buy and they should give you one. I will see how it goes. If they charge me for it, I will get back to you and will put it at a two star

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Nursing School!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I couldn’t be happier with my MacBook Air 13.3"! It’s been an absolute game-changer for nursing school. The speed is impressive, making it easy to juggle multiple tabs, documents, and apps without lag, which is crucial when working on assignments or reviewing lectures. I love how seamlessly it pairs with my iPhone—AirDrop is so handy for quickly sharing notes, and I can easily switch between my phone and Mac without missing a beat. The battery life is a lifesaver during long study sessions, and it’s lightweight enough to bring to class or the library without feeling weighed down. Overall, the MacBook Air is powerful, efficient, and a perfect companion for anyone in a demanding program like nursing! Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SUPER COMPUTER!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gifting my wife a MacBook for her birthday was the perfect choice, especially after her old laptop gave out. She immediately loved its sleek design, but it’s the performance that’s truly impressed us both it’s fast, reliable, and makes her classes so much easier. She can switch between tasks smoothly, and the Retina display is gentle on her eyes during long study sessions. The battery life keeps up with her full schedule, and the lightweight build means she can carry it around campus effortlessly. Seeing her dive into her studies with a tool that’s both powerful and efficient has made this gift incredibly rewarding.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cool, but not for me.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like how compatible it is with my phone, however, it’s an inconvenience that it’s incompatible with certain programs I need for school. When I type certain letters, it enters them twice, which is annoying because I have to keep hitting backspace. Other than that, the refurbished laptop has no major issues. It’s nice and sleek.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly, no issues, does have some light scratches on the bottom. Happy with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can’t even tell it used

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works flawlessly, no scratches or marks. Boots up like brand new

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, works perfectly and I would recommend refurbishing products. Brand new

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my MacBook!! It's refurbished but works amazingly! I want to buy more!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Welcome to the Mac Universe!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my computer! Runs well and has just the storage I need. Speed is a little slow at times but overall good technology! Good start in the Mac universe!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great condition!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second macbook we have bought refurbished from best buy. It is in excellent condition and looks brand new!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Look like new but the price is cheaper.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Always love using MacBook. When I saw this was a refurbished. I took the gamble and glad I did. Looked like brandnew

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s great

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It dors looks like bit used on keyboards but otherwise looks like perfectly like new. I have been using and has no issues so far. Excellent product

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about touchpad, sound, image quality and design. Editors are less positive about energy and price. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 85/100 = Very good quality.
  • CNETRating, 4.1 out of 5Dan Ackerman on November 16, 2018

    Apple MacBook Air review: Rebooted as a thinner, lighter, more expensive laptopThis reimagined MacBook Air fixes almost all previous design issues, but not without adding a couple of its own.

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  • gsmarena.comGSMArena team on December 28, 2018

    Best and worst smartphone trends of 2018Another year has passed and a whole bunch of devices has gone through our office. We have completed more than 80 smartphone reviews in 2018 and what an

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  • EngadgetRating, 4.2 out of 5November 9, 2018

    Apple MacBook Air review (2018): A good buy and a tough callThe new Air is precisely the upgrade many users have been holding out for, with a slimmed-down body, sharper Retina display, long battery life and a useful Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Though it's more than fast enough for common use cases, some

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  • PCMagRating, 4 out of 5Tom Brant on November 6, 2018

    Apple MacBook Air (2018)Though no speedster, the refreshed MacBook Air finally gets a Retina Display and updated components, making it a sleek ultraportable laptop worthy of its pioneering predecessor's name.

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  • MashableRating, 3.8 out of 5Pete Pachal on November 6, 2018

    MacBook Air (2018) review: Just short of greatApple's 2018 MacBook Air has a sleek refreshed design and a gorgeous Retina display, but there are better laptops out there for the price.

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  • ZDNetRating, 4.3 out of 5Cliff Joseph on November 12, 2018

    Apple MacBook Air (2018) review: Apple's veteran ultraportable gets a facelift Review | ZDNetThis long-overdue update refines the MacBook Air's elegant, lightweight design, while adding up-to-date features such as a Retina Display and the T2 security chip.

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  • NotebookcheckRating, 4.4 out of 5Andreas Osthoff on November 9, 2018

    Apple MacBook Air 2018 (i5, 256 GB) Laptop ReviewNotebookcheck reviews the new 2018 Apple MacBook Air with a Core i5 CPU and 256 GB SSD storage. The highlight is the new 13.3-inch Retina display, which fixes one of the biggest issues we had with the previous generations.

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  • Tech AdvisorMartyn Casserly on November 12, 2018

    MacBook Air (2018)The MacBook Air has seen a major redesign, but how does it compare to the excellent Surface Laptop 2? We find out and help you choose which one to buy.

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