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Sell MacBook online with a firm price before you ship. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or MacBook Neo: the price check reads the chip, memory, storage and battery health, so a loaded laptop is paid as one.
Like-new MacBook offers currently reach $3,650Your figure depends on the exact model, its specs and its condition.
Includes MacBook Air from 2018, MacBook Pro from 2016 and the 12-inch MacBook.
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We started as an iPad buyback and now pay the same way for your MacBook: a fixed offer, free prepaid shipping and payment by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).
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Sell your MacBook in any condition
Used, damaged, cracked, locked or brand new: each guide explains exactly what we accept and opens the instant quote.
MacBook resale
Where can I sell my MacBook for cash?
A top-configuration MacBook in like-new shape currently prices at up to $3,650.
Apple silicon MacBook Air and Pro models are the most sought-after used laptops in the country, and battery health, memory and storage outweigh small cosmetic marks.
A laptop ships easily, so you can sell one from any town and usually be paid within days rather than waiting weeks for a buyer.
Know your MacBook
Is it a MacBook Air, a MacBook Pro or a 12-inch MacBook?
About This Mac names the line, screen size and year. If the laptop will not start, check the body: a MacBook Pro has fan vents and, from 2021, an HDMI port and SD slot; older MacBook Airs taper to a thin front edge and have no fan; the 12-inch MacBook has a single USB-C port.
The line matters because the same year can price very differently. A 2021 14-inch Pro with M1 Pro and a 2020 Air with M1 share a chip family, not a price.
- Vents along the hinge: MacBook Pro
- A single 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 soften when Apple ships a new chip, because buyers wait and early upgraders sell at the same moment. Selling a few weeks before a launch usually beats selling just after.
Back-to-school months (July to September) bring more Air buyers, while Pro demand tracks creative workloads more than the calendar. Whenever you sell, the offer follows today's demand and is held while you ship.
Cash for a MacBook versus Apple credit
Apple's trade-in pays toward a new purchase. We pay money for the configuration you actually own, with postage covered.
We buy MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from 2016 on, from current M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max machines and the MacBook Neo to butterfly-keyboard Intel units, plus the 12-inch MacBook.
Laptops have more to check than desktops: battery, keyboard and trackpad all matter, and the price check asks about each one for the model you pick.
Every MacBook we buy
Each model page lists configurations and price notes, with the price check set to it.
Sell MacBook Air M4
Every M4 Air left the factory with 16GB of memory, which keeps it one of the easiest laptops to resell. Choose the size, memory and storage for a figure.
Sell MacBook Air M4Sell MacBook Air M3
The 2024 M3 Air still sells strongly. Size, GPU, memory and storage give you a figure in about a minute.
Sell MacBook Air M3Sell MacBook Air M2
The flat-edged redesign with MagSafe. Pick 13 or 15-inch, then the configuration.
Sell MacBook Air M2Sell MacBook Air M1
One of Apple's most loved laptops, still in steady demand. Choose GPU, memory and storage for a figure.
Sell MacBook Air M1Sell MacBook Air Intel
Retina Intel Airs still resell, the 2020 model with its better keyboard most of all.
Sell MacBook Air IntelSell MacBook Pro M5
Pro display and ports without Pro-chip pricing; a clean one gets a strong figure.
Sell MacBook Pro M5Sell MacBook Pro M4
Some of the most valuable laptops we buy. The chip matters most, so start with the size and chip.
Sell MacBook Pro M4Sell MacBook Pro M3
Late-2023 M3 Pros still price well, Max units most of all. Start with size and chip.
Sell MacBook Pro M3Sell MacBook Pro M2
Covers the 13-inch Touch Bar M2 and the 14 and 16-inch M2 Pro and Max. Choose yours for a figure.
Sell MacBook Pro M2Sell MacBook Pro M1
From the 13-inch M1 to the 16-inch M1 Max, all still sell, and the 2021 Pro and Max lead.
Sell MacBook Pro M1Sell MacBook Pro Intel
Intel Pros still sell, the 2019 16-inch and 2020 13-inch most of all. Choose year and size.
Sell MacBook Pro IntelSell MacBook 12-inch
This ultra-thin MacBook now sells for modest sums, and the price check tells you at once whether yours qualifies.
Sell MacBook 12-inchSell by exact MacBook
Every size, year and chip has its own page.
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026)2026 · up to $3,650
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026)2026 · up to $3,400
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 (2025)2025 · up to $1,480
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024)2024 · up to $3,085
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 / M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024)2024 · up to $2,835
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023)2023 · up to $2,435
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023)2023 · up to $2,235
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)2023 · up to $1,865
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023)2023 · up to $1,715
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 (2022)2022 · up to $650
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)2021 · up to $1,485
- Sell MacBook Pro 14-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021)2021 · up to $1,405
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020)2020 · up to $515
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, four ports)2020 · up to $400
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, two ports)2020 · up to $280
- Sell MacBook Pro 16-inch Intel (2019)2019 · up to $585
- Sell MacBook Pro 15-inch Intel (2018 to 2019)2019 · up to $350
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2018 to 2019)2019 · up to $240
- Sell MacBook Pro 13-inch or 15-inch Intel (2016 to 2017)2017 · up to $170
- Sell MacBook Air 15-inch M5 (2026)2026 · up to $1,330
- Sell MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (2026)2026 · up to $1,210
- Sell MacBook Neo (2026)2026 · up to $340
- Sell MacBook Air 15-inch M4 (2025)2025 · up to $875
- Sell MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (2025)2025 · up to $795
- Sell MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024)2024 · up to $720
- Sell MacBook Air 13-inch M3 (2024)2024 · up to $680
- Sell MacBook Air 15-inch M2 (2023)2023 · up to $640
- Sell MacBook Air 13-inch M2 (2022)2022 · up to $585
- Sell MacBook Air M1 (2020)2020 · up to $465
- Sell MacBook Air Intel (2020)2020 · up to $260
- Sell MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019)2019 · up to $160
- Sell MacBook 12-inch Retina (2015 to 2017)2017 · up to $100
Identify it
How do I find my MacBook model?
About This Mac shows the model, year and chip; System Information > Hardware Overview adds the Model Identifier. The serial is printed on the bottom case.
| Model | Chip / processor | Display | Model identifier | Model number | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch M5 (2026) | M5 | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M5 (2026) | M5 | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Neo (2026) | A18 Pro | 13-inch Liquid Retina | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M4 (2025) | M4 | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (2025) | M4 | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) | M3 | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | Mac15,13 | A3114 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 13-inch M3 (2024) | M3 | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | Mac15,12 | A3113 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 15-inch M2 (2023) | M2 | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | Mac14,15 | A2941 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air 13-inch M2 (2022) | M2 | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina | Mac14,2 | A2681 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air M1 (2020) | M1 | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookAir10,1 | A2337 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air Intel (2020) | Intel 10th gen | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookAir9,1 | A2179 | Price this model |
| MacBook Air Intel (2018 to 2019) | Intel 8th gen | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookAir8,1 / MacBookAir8,2 | A1932 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026) | M5 Pro / M5 Max | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro / M5 Max (2026) | M5 Pro / M5 Max | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 (2025) | M5 | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024) | M4 Pro / M4 Max | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 / M4 Pro / M4 Max (2024) | M4 family | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023) | M3 Pro / M3 Max | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | — | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max (2023) | M3 family | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | Mac15,3 | — | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) | M2 Pro / M2 Max | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | Mac14,6 / Mac14,10 | A2780 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Pro / M2 Max (2023) | M2 Pro / M2 Max | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | Mac14,5 / Mac14,9 | A2779 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 (2022) | M2 | 13.3-inch Retina | Mac14,7 | A2338 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) | M1 Pro / M1 Max | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | MacBookPro18,1 / MacBookPro18,2 | A2485 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch M1 Pro / M1 Max (2021) | M1 Pro / M1 Max | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR | MacBookPro18,3 / MacBookPro18,4 | A2442 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 (2020) | M1 | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookPro17,1 | A2338 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, four ports) | Intel 10th gen | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookPro16,2 | A2251 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2020, two ports) | Intel 8th gen | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookPro16,3 | A2289 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch Intel (2019) | Intel 9th gen | 16-inch Retina | MacBookPro16,1 / MacBookPro16,4 | A2141 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 15-inch Intel (2018 to 2019) | Intel 8th/9th gen | 15.4-inch Retina | MacBookPro15,1 / MacBookPro15,3 | A1990 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch Intel (2018 to 2019) | Intel 8th gen | 13.3-inch Retina | MacBookPro15,2 / MacBookPro15,4 | A1989 / A2159 | Price this model |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch or 15-inch Intel (2016 to 2017) | Intel 6th/7th gen | 13.3 or 15.4-inch Retina | MacBookPro13,1 to MacBookPro14,3 | A1706 / A1707 / A1708 | Price this model |
| MacBook 12-inch Retina (2015 to 2017) | Intel Core M / m3 / i5 / i7 | 12-inch Retina | MacBook8,1 / MacBook9,1 / MacBook10,1 | A1534 | Price this model |
A dash means that identifier is not listed yet; About This Mac always shows the name and year. Older laptop? Email us.
Resale value
What is a used MacBook worth today?
The name on the box is only the start. Configuration and condition can split two MacBooks of the same year by a wide margin.
Every offer starts from what your configuration resells for this month. We then subtract only for visible damage or anything that fails testing.
See my priceWhat changes the price of a used MacBook?
The quote tool asks about each of these, so the number you see already accounts for them.
Generation
Apple silicon MacBooks sit far above Intel models of a similar age.
Chip tier
Pro and Max chips, and more CPU and GPU cores, pay more.
Memory
Soldered at the factory, so a higher amount adds real money.
SSD
Every step up lifts the price.
Battery
Normal health costs nothing; a worn battery lowers it.
Screen
The costliest part, so marks or cracks count most.
Keys and charger
Faulty keys lower it; a missing charger costs a little.
Resale demand
We price against what the same build sells for now.
Battery
Does battery health lower a MacBook price?
Only when it is worn. Batteries age with every cycle, so we ask about yours and the figure matches what testing finds.
80% or moreNothing deducted.
Service Recommended, or under 80%A partial deduction, since it is replaced before resale.
UnsureNothing deducted up front; we measure it and adjust only if needed.
Swollen batteryOutside the price check. Stop charging, do not ship, email us.
Find it under System Settings > Battery > Battery Health, or Option-click the menu-bar battery icon on older macOS.
Checks first
Can I sell my MacBook to you?
We screen for these before showing a price, so there are no surprises after you ship.
Accepted when
The MacBook starts up with a readable screen, Activation Lock is off because you signed out of the Apple Account, no MDM profile or firmware password remains, the battery is not swollen, and you own it outright.
Keep in mind
Marks on the lid, small dents, a tired battery and some screen flaws only reduce the price on a working machine. Dead, locked, reported, liquid-damaged or swollen-battery MacBooks are priced by email only, if at all. Full list of what we accept.
Which condition grade fits my MacBook?
Grade only the outside here. Faults such as a dead button are a separate question, so one problem is never counted twice.
No scratches, dents or shiny keys; it could pass for new.
Light wear seen only up close; no dents.
Noticeable scratches, scuffs, worn key caps or one small dent.
Heavy wear, deep scratches or several dents, with everything working.
A bent or cracked case or a loose hinge, but it boots and works.
No power, a blank or missing picture, an active lock, or water damage, or a swollen battery. A device with any of these cannot be priced online.
Three steps
How does selling a MacBook to SellYouriPads work?
Price it online, mail it on our label, collect your money. Nothing to list and nobody to meet.
- 01
Price it
Choose the model and answer short questions on storage, connectivity and condition. The offer appears on screen before you give us any personal details.
- 02
Mail it free
Accept the offer and we send a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. Erase the MacBook, pad it in a box and hand it to the carrier.
- 03
Collect payment
Our technicians test it within 2 business days of delivery. Once it matches your description, the money goes out by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).
What you get when you sell with SellYouriPads
Six promises that apply to every iPad, iPhone and Mac we buy.
A price tied to your exact unit
Storage, chip, connectivity and condition each move the number, so a top-spec model is never paid as a base one.
Shipping on us
Once you accept, we email a free prepaid, trackable shipping label by email. You never pay postage.
Money without the wait
Payment goes out within 2 business days after your device passes inspection, by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH), your choice.
Your data, erased again
Even after you reset it, we run our own erase on every device before it moves on.
No silent price changes
If testing finds something you didn't mention, you get the reason in writing and decide. Say no to a revised price and your device is returned free of charge.
People who answer
Write to sales@sellyouripads.com and a member of the team replies (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET).
Protect your data
How do I erase my MacBook before selling it?
Six steps, done before the box is sealed. Skip one and the device can be held at inspection until it's fixed.
Our team runs its own erase on every arrival as a second layer. If an account is still signed in, we email you and pause until it's removed.
- Copy your files offTime Machine, iCloud Drive or an external disk all work.
- Sign out of Apple AccountApple menu > System Settings > your name > Sign Out. Find My turns off with it.
- Check Activation LockApple silicon and T2 Macs list its status in System Information. It should read Disabled.
- Remove managementAn employer or school Mac must be released from its MDM before it ships.
- Wipe the driveNewer Macs offer Erase All Content and Settings. Older ones erase the disk from macOS Recovery.
- Protect the screenWrap the display in thick padding and leave space on every side of the box.
Second life
Where your old iPad goes next
A tablet in a drawer helps nobody. Sold on, it becomes a student's first iPad or a spare for a small business, and one less device in the e-waste stream.
Reused as is
Working units are cleaned, retested and passed to a new owner.
Repaired when it pays
A cracked screen or tired battery is replaced when the fix costs less than the device is worth.
Recovered for parts
Whatever can't be reused goes to certified e-waste recyclers for material recovery.
Good to know before selling a MacBook
Apple silicon or Intel?
M1-and-later MacBooks run current macOS smoothly, last long on battery and keep their value. Intel units still sell, with year, processor and keyboard type deciding more of the price.
What about butterfly keyboards?
2016 to 2019 Pros, 2018 to 2019 Airs and the 12-inch MacBook use the butterfly design, which can stick or double-type. Try every key before answering the keyboard question.
What happens on the test bench?
We confirm model and configuration, check it is signed out and unlocked, boot and test it, and compare condition and battery health with your answers. Any difference comes back in writing with a revised figure. Say no to a revised price and your device is returned free of charge.
How do I pack a laptop?
Close the lid, wrap it, and leave two inches of cushioning on all sides of a firm box. Never ship one with a swollen battery.
Retiring a team's laptops?
A bulk offer prices every model together and pays once.
MacBook selling questions
What is my MacBook worth?
Model and year, chip, memory, storage, battery, condition and function decide it. Use the price check for your exact MacBook. Each MacBook estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two MacBook units from the same year can land far apart.
Which MacBooks can I price online?
MacBook Air from 2018, MacBook Pro from 2016 and the 12-inch MacBook from 2015 to 2017. Email us about anything older. Each MacBook Air estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two MacBook Air units from the same year can land far apart.
Will you take a damaged MacBook?
Often. If it boots to a usable screen and otherwise works, dents, scratches or a cracked screen only lower the price. Cosmetic wear reduces the MacBook price but never disqualifies a working unit, and the quote asks about it so the number holds at testing. Should our test bench see something your answers didn't mention, you receive the reason and a revised figure, and you're free to say no and get the device back.
Will you buy a MacBook that does not start?
No. A MacBook that will not power on or boot is not something we can buy at the moment. Selling a MacBook here takes three moves: price it online, mail it on our prepaid label, and receive payment once it passes testing. You pay no listing fees, meet no strangers and haggle with nobody, and the figure you see reflects your exact configuration and condition.
Can I sell a MacBook with Activation Lock or a firmware password?
Not until both are removed. Sign out of the Apple Account so Activation Lock turns off, and clear any firmware password or MDM profile. Activation Lock is tied to the Apple Account still signed in on the MacBook; signing out removes it and frees the device for its next owner.
What about a MacBook with a swollen battery?
It cannot go through the price check because a swollen battery is a fire risk. Stop charging it, do not ship it, and email us for advice. Normal battery wear lowers the MacBook offer slightly, while a swollen battery needs a quick email to us before shipping. Every battery ages; the quote asks about yours so the MacBook figure matches what the test finds.
How does battery health change the price?
Normal health costs nothing. "Service Recommended" or under 80% lowers the price. Unsure? We measure it on the bench. Each Apple device estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two Apple device units from the same year can land far apart.
How will I be paid?
Pick PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH) when you accept. The money is sent within 2 business days after your device passes inspection. You choose the payout method while accepting the offer: PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH). Money is released within 2 business days after your device passes inspection, and an email marks each stage (delivered, tested, paid) so you can follow your Apple device without asking.
By state
Sell MacBook from any of the 50 states
Mail-in works the same from Alaska to Florida: one offer, one prepaid label, one inspection standard.
Which model is it exactly?
Match your model number to its specs so the offer is right the first time.
Turn your MacBook into cash
Pricing takes about a minute and commits you to nothing.