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Sell MacBook online with a firm price before you ship. MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, the quote reads chip, memory, storage and battery health, so a high-spec laptop is paid like one.

Sell MacBook for up to $3,650Your offer depends on model, storage, carrier and condition.

Includes MacBook Air from 2018, MacBook Pro from 2016 and the 12-inch MacBook.

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Sell your MacBook for cash

The same deal we give iPhone sellers: a firm offer for your MacBook, free prepaid shipping and payment by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).

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  • Any conditionBroken and cracked too
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MacBook buyback

How do I sell a MacBook for the most cash?

The best MacBook configuration, like new, quotes today at up to $3,650.

Sell MacBook

Apple silicon MacBook Air and Pro models are among the most wanted used laptops, and battery health, memory and storage outweigh small marks.

Laptops ship easily, so you can sell from any town and usually be paid within days rather than waiting for a buyer.

Identify it

Is it a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or 12-inch MacBook?

About This Mac shows the line, screen size and year. If it will not start, check the body: a MacBook Pro has fan vents and, from 2021, an HDMI port and SD slot; older Airs taper to a thin front edge with no fan; the 12-inch MacBook has a single USB-C port.

The line matters because the same year can be worth very different amounts. A 2021 14-inch Pro with M1 Pro and a 2020 M1 Air share a chip family, not a price.

  • Vents near the hinge: MacBook Pro
  • One USB-C port: 12-inch MacBook
  • Touch Bar above the keys: Intel or M1/M2 13-inch Pro

Timing

When is the best time to sell a MacBook?

Used MacBook prices dip when Apple releases a new chip, because buyers wait and early upgraders all sell at once. Selling a few weeks before a launch usually beats selling just after.

Back-to-school season (July to September) brings more Air buyers, while Pro demand follows creative work more than the calendar. Whenever you sell, the offer follows current demand and is held while you ship.

Sell MacBook for cash, not store credit

Apple trade-in pays toward a new purchase. We pay cash for the exact configuration you own, with free shipping.

We buy MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from 2016 on, from current M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max machines and the MacBook Neo back to butterfly-keyboard Intel models, plus the 12-inch MacBook.

Laptops have more to check than desktops: the battery, keyboard and trackpad all matter, and the quote asks about each for the model you choose.

Sell MacBook by model

Open your model for its configurations, value notes and a quote preset to it.

Sell MacBook Air M4

Sell MacBook Air M4: every one shipped with at least 16GB of memory, which makes it one of the easiest laptops to resell. Choose size, memory and storage for an offer.

Sell MacBook Air M4

Sell MacBook Air M3

Sell MacBook Air M3 while demand is strong. Size, GPU, memory and storage give you an offer in about a minute.

Sell MacBook Air M3

Sell MacBook Air M2

Sell MacBook Air M2, the flat-edged redesign with MagSafe. Choose 13 or 15-inch, then your configuration.

Sell MacBook Air M2

Sell MacBook Air M1

Sell MacBook Air M1, one of Apple's best-loved laptops, still in steady demand. Choose GPU, memory and storage for an offer.

Sell MacBook Air M1

Sell MacBook Air Intel

Sell MacBook Air Intel models from 2018 to 2020. The 2020 version, with its better keyboard, earns the most.

Sell MacBook Air Intel

Sell MacBook Pro M5

Sell MacBook Pro M5: Pro display and ports without Pro-chip pricing, and a clean one earns a strong offer.

Sell MacBook Pro M5

Sell MacBook Pro M4

Sell MacBook Pro M4 models, some of the most valuable laptops we buy. The chip matters most, so start with size and chip.

Sell MacBook Pro M4

Sell MacBook Pro M3

Sell MacBook Pro M3 models from late 2023, with Max units earning the most. Start with size and chip.

Sell MacBook Pro M3

Sell MacBook Pro M2

Sell MacBook Pro M2 models: the 13-inch Touch Bar M2 and the 14 and 16-inch M2 Pro and Max. Choose yours for an offer.

Sell MacBook Pro M2

Sell MacBook Pro M1

Sell MacBook Pro M1 models, from the 13-inch M1 to the 16-inch M1 Max. All still sell, and the 2021 Pro and Max lead.

Sell MacBook Pro M1

Sell MacBook Pro Intel

Sell MacBook Pro Intel models from 2016 to 2020, with the 2019 16-inch and 2020 13-inch earning the most. Choose year and size.

Sell MacBook Pro Intel

Sell MacBook 12-inch

Sell MacBook 12-inch models for a modest sum; the free quote tells you right away whether yours qualifies.

Sell MacBook 12-inch

Sell MacBook by exact size, year and chip

Each size, year and chip has its own sell page.

Check your model

Which MacBook do I have before I sell it?

About This Mac shows the model, year and chip; System Information > Hardware Overview lists the Model Identifier. The serial number is printed on the bottom case.

ModelChip / processorDisplayModel identifierModel numberPage
MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (2026)M513.6-inch Liquid Retina——Sell this model
MacBook Air 15-inch M5 (2026)M515.3-inch Liquid Retina——Sell this model
MacBook Neo (2026)A18 Pro13-inch Liquid Retina——Sell this model
MacBook Air 15-inch M4 (2025)M415.3-inch Liquid Retina——Sell this model
MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (2025)M413.6-inch Liquid Retina——Sell this model
MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024)M315.3-inch Liquid RetinaMac15,13A3114Sell this model
MacBook Air 13-inch M3 (2024)M313.6-inch Liquid RetinaMac15,12A3113Sell this model
MacBook Air 15-inch M2 (2023)M215.3-inch Liquid RetinaMac14,15A2941Sell this model
MacBook Air 13-inch M2 (2022)M213.6-inch Liquid RetinaMac14,2A2681Sell this model
MacBook Air M1 (2020)M113.3-inch RetinaMacBookAir10,1A2337Sell this model
MacBook Air Intel (2020)Intel 10th gen13.3-inch RetinaMacBookAir9,1A2179Sell this model
MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019)Intel 8th gen13.3-inch RetinaMacBookAir8,1 / MacBookAir8,2A1932Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026)M5 Pro / M5 Max16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026)M5 Pro / M5 Max14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 (2025)M514.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024)M4 Pro / M4 Max16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 / M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024)M4 family14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023)M3 Pro / M3 Max16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR——Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023)M3 family14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRMac15,3—Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)M2 Pro / M2 Max16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRMac14,6 / Mac14,10A2780Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)M2 Pro / M2 Max14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRMac14,5 / Mac14,9A2779Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 (2022)M213.3-inch RetinaMac14,7A2338Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)M1 Pro / M1 Max16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRMacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2A2485Sell this model
MacBook Pro 14-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)M1 Pro / M1 Max14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRMacBookPro18,3 / MacBookPro18,4A2442Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020)M113.3-inch RetinaMacBookPro17,1A2338Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, four ports)Intel 10th gen13.3-inch RetinaMacBookPro16,2A2251Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, two ports)Intel 8th gen13.3-inch RetinaMacBookPro16,3A2289Sell this model
MacBook Pro 16-inch Intel (2019)Intel 9th gen16-inch RetinaMacBookPro16,1 / MacBookPro16,4A2141Sell this model
MacBook Pro 15-inch Intel (2018 to 2019)Intel 8th/9th gen15.4-inch RetinaMacBookPro15,1 / MacBookPro15,3A1990Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2018 to 2019)Intel 8th gen13.3-inch RetinaMacBookPro15,2 / MacBookPro15,4A1989 / A2159Sell this model
MacBook Pro 13-inch or 15-inch Intel (2016 to 2017)Intel 6th/7th gen13.3 or 15.4-inch RetinaMacBookPro13,1 to MacBookPro14,3A1706 / A1707 / A1708Sell this model
MacBook 12-inch Retina (2015 to 2017)Intel Core M / m3 / i5 / i712-inch RetinaMacBook8,1 / MacBook9,1 / MacBook10,1A1534Sell this model

A dash means the identifier is not listed yet; About This Mac always shows the name and year. Have an older laptop? Email us.

Value

How much is a used MacBook worth if I sell it now?

Two MacBooks from the same year can be far apart in price. The specs and the condition make the difference.

Model+Specs+Condition+Testing+Market=Your offer

We start from what your configuration resells for this month and deduct only for visible damage or anything that fails testing.

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How much can I sell my MacBook for?

The quote asks about each one, so your figure already reflects them.

Generation

Apple silicon MacBooks earn far more than Intel models of similar age.

Chip tier

Pro and Max chips, and more CPU and GPU cores, earn more.

Memory

It is fixed at the factory, so more memory adds real money.

SSD

Every step up raises the offer.

Battery

Normal health costs nothing; a worn battery lowers it.

Display

The most expensive part, so marks or cracks matter most.

Keyboard and charger

Faulty keys lower it; a missing charger costs a little.

Resale demand

Priced against what the same configuration sells for now.

Battery

Does battery health change what I get to sell a MacBook?

Only when it is worn. Every charge cycle ages a battery, so the quote asks about yours and the offer matches what testing measures.

80% or higherNo deduction.

Service Recommended, or below 80%A partial deduction, as it is replaced before resale.

Not sureNo deduction up front; it is measured in testing.

Swollen batteryNot through the quote. Stop charging, do not ship, and email us.

Check System Settings > Battery > Battery Health, or Option-click the battery icon in the menu bar on older macOS.

Checks first

Can I sell my MacBook here?

The quote checks these first, so the price you see is one we can actually pay.

We buy it when

You can sell a MacBook that starts up with a working screen, is signed out of its Apple Account so Activation Lock is off, has no MDM profile or firmware password, has no swollen battery and is yours to sell.

Watch out for

Lid marks, small dents, a worn battery and minor screen flaws only lower the offer on a working laptop. Dead, locked, reported, liquid-damaged or swollen-battery MacBooks need a manual review by email. See everything we buy.

What condition is my MacBook in?

This grade covers the outside only. Faults like a dead camera are asked separately, so nothing is counted twice.

Like New

No scratches, dents or shiny keys; looks unused.

Good

Light marks only up close; no dents.

Fair

Visible scratches, scuffs, worn keys or a small dent.

Poor

Heavy scratches, scuffs or dents, but it all works.

Damaged

Bent or cracked case or loose hinge, but it starts and works.

Manual review

Will not turn on, no picture, iCloud still locked, liquid damage, or a swollen battery. Email us about these for a hand-checked offer.

Quote · ship · paid

How do I sell my MacBook to SellUsediPhone?

Three steps, all from home: a free quote, a free label, then payment.

  1. 01

    Get a free quote

    Choose the exact model and answer a few questions on storage, carrier and condition. The offer shows before you share any personal details.

  2. 02

    Ship it at no cost

    Accept, add photos and we email a free prepaid, tracked shipping label by email. Erase the MacBook, box it with padding and drop it off.

  3. 03

    Get paid

    We test it within 1 to 2 business days of arrival. When it matches your answers, payment goes out by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).

See every step in detail

Why sellers choose SellUsediPhone

The same six commitments on every iPhone, iPad and Mac we buy.

Priced on your exact phone

Model, storage, carrier and condition each move the figure, so a 1TB Pro Max is never priced like a base model.

Postage is on us

Accept the offer and a free prepaid, tracked shipping label by email arrives in your inbox.

Quick, simple payment

Paid within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH), whichever you prefer.

Data wiped twice

You erase it before shipping; we run our own wipe on arrival before anything else happens.

Changes only with your OK

If testing finds something new, you see the reason in writing and choose. Decline a revised offer and we ship your device back at no cost.

Real people reply

Email sales@sellusediphone.com and someone on the team answers (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET).

Data security

How do I wipe my MacBook before I sell it?

Six quick steps before the box is taped. Missing one can pause testing until it is sorted.

We wipe every device again when it arrives. If an Apple Account is still signed in, we email you and wait until it is removed.

  1. Save your filesTime Machine, iCloud Drive or any external drive will do.
  2. Sign outSystem Settings > your name > Sign Out also turns off Find My.
  3. Confirm Activation Lock is offSystem Information on Apple silicon and T2 Macs should show Disabled.
  4. Release work controlCompany or school Macs must be released from MDM before shipping.
  5. Erase itUse Erase All Content and Settings, or erase the disk in macOS Recovery on older Macs.
  6. Guard the screenThick padding over the display and space on every side of the box.

Reuse first

What happens to the phone you sell?

An old iPhone in a drawer only loses value. Sold on, it becomes someone's affordable first phone, and one less device heads for e-waste.

Used again

Working phones are cleaned, tested again and sold to a new owner.

Repaired when sensible

Cracked glass or a worn battery is replaced when the repair costs less than the phone is worth.

Recycled responsibly

Anything that cannot be reused goes to certified recyclers for material recovery.

Sell MacBook: before you ship

Does Apple silicon or Intel matter?

MacBooks with M1 and later run current macOS well, last longer on battery and hold their value. Intel models still sell, with year, processor and keyboard type deciding more of the offer.

Can I sell a MacBook with a butterfly keyboard?

Yes. 2016 to 2019 Pros, 2018 to 2019 Airs and the 12-inch MacBook use this design, which can stick or double-type. Test every key before answering the keyboard question.

What does testing check?

We confirm model and configuration, check it is signed out and unlocked, start and test it, and compare condition and battery health with your answers. Any difference is explained in writing with a revised offer. Decline a revised offer and we ship your device back at no cost.

How should I pack a MacBook?

Close the lid, wrap it, and leave about two inches of padding on every side of a sturdy box. Never ship one with a swollen battery.

Selling a team's laptops?

One bulk offer covers every model, with a single payment.

Sell MacBook: common questions

How much can I sell my MacBook for?

Model and year, chip, memory, storage, battery, condition and function decide it. Use the free quote for your exact MacBook. Your MacBook offer starts from what that exact model and storage sells for on the refurbished market this week, then subtracts only the repairs testing would need. Sellers see the same number as anyone else in the country, which makes it an honest benchmark against a carrier trade-in or a marketplace listing.

Which MacBooks can I sell online?

MacBook Air from 2018, MacBook Pro from 2016 and the 12-inch MacBook from 2015 to 2017. Email us about anything older. Open Settings > General > About on an iPhone or iPad, or About This Mac on a Mac, to see the exact model name and storage. Our model lookup also takes an A-number or identifier, so you can confirm which MacBook Air you have before getting a quote.

Do you buy a damaged MacBook?

Often. If it starts with a usable screen and otherwise works, dents, scratches or a cracked screen only lower the offer. Scratches, cracks and worn parts lower the MacBook price instead of disqualifying it, as long as it powers on and responds to touch. If testing finds something your answers missed, you get the reason and a revised figure, and you can decline and get the device back free.

Do you buy a MacBook that will not start?

Not through the instant quote. Email the model and what happened and we review it by hand. To sell a MacBook here: get a free quote, ship it with the prepaid label, and get paid when testing confirms the condition. There are no fees, no meetups and no haggling, and the offer reflects your exact model, storage and condition.

Can I sell a MacBook with Activation Lock or a firmware password?

Not until both are removed. Sign out of your Apple Account to turn off Activation Lock, and remove any firmware password or MDM profile. Activation Lock follows the Apple Account signed in on the MacBook. Sign out in Settings and the lock lifts, so the next owner can set it up.

Can I sell a MacBook with a swollen battery?

Not through the quote, as a swollen battery is a fire risk in shipping. Stop charging it, do not ship it, and email us. Normal wear trims the MacBook offer a little; a swollen battery needs an email before shipping. The quote asks for battery health so the MacBook price matches what testing measures.

How does battery health affect my MacBook offer?

Normal health costs nothing. "Service Recommended" or below 80% lowers the offer. Not sure? It is measured in testing. Your MacBook offer starts from what that exact model and storage sells for on the refurbished market this week, then subtracts only the repairs testing would need. Sellers see the same number as anyone else in the country, which makes it an honest benchmark against a carrier trade-in or a marketplace listing.

How do I get paid when I sell my MacBook?

Choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH) as you accept. Payment is sent within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing. Most sellers choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH); money is sent within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing. No fees come out of a MacBook payment, and an email tells you when it is sent.

Not sure which model you have?

Look up the model number to confirm the exact version before you get a quote.

Sell your MacBook for cash today

A free quote takes about a minute and commits you to nothing.