Refurbished Mac Mini

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Refurbished Mac Mini: customer reviews

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310 verified reviews in the last 12 months.

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    Paul E.

    Purchased on the 5 March 2025

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    4.8/5

    Haven't booted it up yet, but I have total confidence it'll be fine, it's my third from Back market. This M1 Mac Mini is to to replace a 2012 Mini, many a PC would be a longtime in the skip in the sky!

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 16 March 2025

    Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 16GB
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    Tim B.

    Purchased on the 10 February 2025

    Verified purchase
    4.8/5

    Excellent - Website choice and details first class, selection made and ordered, it arrived next day. Slightly concerned that it was in a cardboard bag ( with an airbag inside ) as it looked like the delivery company had been kicking it around. As expected it was without a box or any product details. Power cord clearly not Apple. Powered up and has been working perfectly ever since. A few marks and scratches as stated in the advert, however as it sits hidden away that isn't an issue. Very happy with my first purchase from Back Market. If you are looking for an Apple refurb item and want all the "Apple Feel" buy from them and pay more. If you want a larger selection, quick delivery and no "bells and whistles" I recommend Back Market

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 23 February 2025

    Mac mini (November 2018) Core i3 3.6 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 32GB
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    Ian B.

    Purchased on the 17 December 2024

    Verified purchase
    4/5

    My only disappointment with my purchase was the very obvious, and deep scratch on the top near the front. I wasn’t expecting pristine, I hadn’t chosen the top condition, but wasn’t expecting such a deep scratch. It is cosmetic I guess. Other than this, and that I had to resolve an issue with the mini where red came out as pink on the monitor, it’s all been good. It worked pretty much out the box. Delivery was good too, it came the next day.

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 12 January 2025

    Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GB
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    Alistair R.

    Purchased on the 12 December 2024

    Verified purchase
    4.2/5

    Really quick at shipping out and the computer itself works which is great. However, the storage is incorrect, Bought a 128gb 'SSD' and instead received a 160GB SATA drive. From a bit more research seems that this model never had a 128gb SSD - admittedly I should have checked before hand. Had I known this was a SATA drive I wouldn't have bought it.

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 14 December 2024

    Mac mini (June 2011) Core i5 2,3 GHz - SSD 128 GB - 4GB
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    Bill C.

    Purchased on the 28 June 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    Ordered and paid for an M2 Mac Mini on the Thursday, it arrived the next day. It looks flawless, like it’s only just come out of the box for the first time. Really pleased with the service and speed!

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 9 December 2024

    Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GB
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    David G.

    Purchased on the 5 February 2025

    Verified purchase
    4/5

    The Mac Mini is an excellent machine for the price, and runs everything that I want it to, at a good speed.

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 22 February 2025

    Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GB
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    Philip M.

    Purchased on the 16 January 2025

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    Item arrived on time and was well packaged. M2 Mac mini was easy to set up including transfer of data from my 2011 Mac mini model. No complaints

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 2 February 2025

    Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 512 GB - 8GB
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    Keith F.

    Purchased on the 29 October 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    The Mac mini has been a great buy. I already had a Windows mini and bought the MC to run a couple of applications only available for the platform. Well worth the money and excellent service.

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 9 December 2024

    Mac Mini (November 2018) Core i3 3.6 GHz - SSD 128 GB - 8GB
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    Kam K.

    Purchased on the 6 August 2024

    Verified purchase
    5/5

    Great worked well. However please note do your research. I had to buy a multitude of cables to get my second screen to work. Both worked on my old iMac. Tried adapters. Didn’t work. VGA to hdmi. Didn’t work. Displayport to hdmi. Didn’t work. Almost at wits end and was about to buy a new monitor when I thought I would try dvi to hdmi. Lo and behold. Worked.

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 9 December 2024

    Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GB
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    Kana H.

    Purchased on the 10 February 2025

    Verified purchase
    4.2/5

    gonna be totally honest with you. you gave me the wrong Mac. I was supposed to get the 8gb ram model and got 16gb model instead :) not sure if it was unintended butttt. thank you

    Reviewed in United Kingdom on 23 February 2025

    Mac mini (October 2018) Core i5 3 GHz - SSD 512 GB - 8GB
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Benefits of buying a refurbished Mac mini


At Back Market, customers save up to 50% off compared to the price of new on certified refurbished Mac mini models. The best part is, you don't have to sacrifice performance quality in order to save money; all refurbished devices on our marketplace have been fully reconditioned, cleaned, inspected and tested to the same standards as a new one. This is the biggest difference between buying a used or second hand Mac mini compared to a refurbished one.

Buying a reconditioned Mac mini is also an environmentally friendly option. A refurbished Mac mini is often a second hand device that has been restored and updated to meet manufacturer standards, which means you'll be helping to keep old Mac minis out of our landfills, reduce electronic waste, and minimise your carbon footprint.

 

Where to find a cheap refurbished Mac mini?


If you're looking for cheaper Mac mini options and don't want to pay full price, you'll find the biggest selection, highest product quality and lowest prices on restored Mac mini models at Back Market. That's because we specialise specifically in refurbished tech and take the time to carefully vet every seller on our marketplace to ensure customers are getting reliable devices that perform like-new. We have several refurbed Mac mini in price ranges to fit almost anyone's budget.

Staying true to our brand, we're also a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere. You can help contribute to a better circular economy when you shop Mac mini deals on our platform.

 

What to expect when buying a refurbished Mac mini?


If you're a first time refurbished buyer, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your Mac mini may have external cosmetic flaws depending on the condition you choose (Back Market offers devices of Fair, Good and Excellent quality). However, whatever the condition, any external blemishes will not affect the performance of your Mac mini and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the store.

You should also be confident that your Mac mini is backed by a 1-year warranty, meaning in the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you're entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement.

 

Mac mini warranty and return policy with Back Market


All Mac mini purchases on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure you can shop with confidence and find the best Mac mini for your needs at lower prices.

 

What is a refurbished Mac mini good for?

 

A refurbished Mac mini is good for a user that wants a powerful Mac on a budget. It's much cheaper than a MacBook Pro or iMac, but if you get one with upgraded specs, it can be a lot more powerful. So if you're trying to put together videos or other projects that require a higher-end Mac, we would suggest getting a cheap Mac mini and seeing if it fits your needs.

 

Should I buy an iMac or used Mac mini?

 

Both the iMac and the Mac mini have similar performance and upgrade options. However, the used Mac mini is the best budget Mac. Since it doesn't come equipped together with a screen, it's also much cheaper than an iMac.

 

Is a second hand Mac mini good for Photoshop?

 

The second hand Mac mini refurbished is perhaps the best Mac for Photoshop. Is it as powerful as a Mac Pro? No. But it's much cheaper than an iMac, yet just as powerful. It's the best budget Mac for any type of image or video editing.

 

Is a cheap Mac mini good for video production?

 

Yes, the refurbished Mac mini is perhaps the best Mac for video production. It comes with a lot more power than a MacBook, and even though it isn't as portable, you're going to need all the additional power you can get if you're trying to produce a longer video (anything over 10 minutes). Of course, if you want to make a long film in really high quality you may need the even more professional Mac Pro, but chances are that the used Mac mini should be more than enough to suit your needs.

 

Is a cheap Mac mini better than a MacBook?

 

The refurbished Mac mini is much more powerful than a MacBook from the same year, and also much cheaper :) Of course, you'll need to buy a separate screen, keyboard, and mouse to use one of these, and it isn't as portable since it is still technically a desktop, but if you buy a cheap Mac mini with upgraded specs, it will be able to out-perform almost any cheap MacBook.