"Obsolete" MacBook (2015,Intel)

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"Obsolete" MacBook (2015,Intel)

QWERTY - English • 12" • Core M - 1.1GHz • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Gold

Refurbished price:£189.00

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Customer reviews for "Obsolete" MacBook (2015,Intel)

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44 verified reviews

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Appearance
3.8/5
Overall performance
3.5/5
Packaging
4.1/5
Shipping
4.2/5

Reviews

Robert A.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 07/09/2025, United Kingdom.
I have used Black Market previously and for the first time I can’t give a 5 star review. the MacBook has a chip on the side of the casing that shows both sides of the screen bezel - to me this doesn’t qualify for excellent condition. In all other regards usual excellent delivery, high quality product fully restored and good to go on the current MacOS.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
22/08/2025
Peter P.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 20/01/2025, United Kingdom.
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MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
12/01/2025
Julien M.
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Reviewed 07/09/2022, United Kingdom.
Produit en bon état et SAV réactif. Dommage d'avoir été obligé de passer par un retour à l'envoyeur et de perdre plus d'une semaine sur l'envoi simplement parce que le chargeur fourni n'était pas le bon...
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 AZERTY - French
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 AZERTY - French
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
19/08/2022
Limpho L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 29/12/2022, United Kingdom.
My device arrived super early but my joy was cut short too soon. Usually “good” looks very good so I was expecting that but the device looks noticeably used from outside. It took hours to charge only to be frustrated while trying to set it up. Normal click function not working, figuring out how to use keyboard for everything was emotionally taxing. My dream of owning a MacBook ended here. Battery always at zero% when charger removed. Support was great even though it was the holidays. A star for support.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
23/12/2022
Yasmin M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 08/10/2022, United Kingdom.
Faulty product with bad battery that lasted less than 2 hours even after being charged to its full. I flagged this issue with seller who then continuously back-pedalled and blamed the fault on me ‘using’ the product. I mean who spends hundreds of pounds on a product to use it? Just use it as decoration right? Ridiculous. Whilst initial contact was good, after asking for a refund, responsiveness of seller tanked and the responses that they did send were shockingly dismissive. Instead of honouring the refund for their faulty device, the seller thought that they should send the unwanted device back to me… TWICE. I spoke with backmarket directly to complain about the seller and whilst communication with advisers was better, they promised that I would get a full refund once I returned the device to the seller (which I did promptly). Instead, once the seller received the device and sent it back to me yet again and I refused to accept it from the courier when they brought it to my door, backmarket decided to assign courier/delivery responsibility of the device to me as the customer after I’d 1) made explicitly clear that I did not want the device or any other replacement of any kind 2) the seller had gone against both my wishes and the instructions of backmarket advisers and 3) the device was not in my possession. I was told by backmarket that if the device did not make it back to the seller that I would not get my refund. This is clear fraud and I will be escalating this but wanted to post this transparent review for others to highlight what could happen in the case that things do not go right with a device and it’s seller. I bought the device initially to act as a secondary work laptop that I could travel with. I was initially very happy to try a refurbished device from backmarket as I usually always buy my products new. This is an experience that has tainted my curiosity around secondhand/ refurbished service providers which is a huge shame.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
09/09/2022
Grace M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/10/2021, United Kingdom.
This came so quickly, I’ve had it for about two weeks and there’s been absolutely no problems with it so far!! Works so well.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
23/09/2021
Benjamin O.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 27/11/2022, United Kingdom.
Appalled in all honesty. Battery needs replacing and a green flash is always constantly occurring on the laptop unprovoked. After 2 days of use I am having to send this back for a replacement. I assume it needs a new battery.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) - Core M - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/11/2022

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Early 2015Release Date
12Screen size (in)
2304 x 1440Resolution
256 GBStorage (GB)
8 GBMemory (GB)
SSDStorage type
NoTouch Bar
YesRetina
YesBluetooth

The MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) is a sleek and lightweight laptop that combines portability with a stunning Retina display. Featuring an Intel Core M processor, this model is designed for users who need a dependable device for everyday tasks without the bulk of traditional laptops.

Key features:

Release Date: March 2015
Display: 12-inch Retina display
Processor: Intel Core M processor
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5300
Memory: 8GB RAM

Who is this for?

The MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a lightweight device for tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. Its compact design makes it a great option for those who travel frequently or need a device that can easily fit into a bag.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Ultra-portable design	Performance may be limited for demanding applications
High-quality Retina display for vibrant visuals	Only one USB-C port for connectivity

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished MacBook Retina 12-inch (2015) allows you to enjoy a high-quality laptop that is both functional and stylish. Each device is thoroughly tested to ensure it meets Back Market’s quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Release Date: Early 2015
Screen size (in): 12
Resolution: 2304 x 1440
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Memory (GB): 8 GB
Storage type: SSD
Touch Bar: No
Retina: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Webcam: Yes
Microphone: Yes
Front camera definition: 480p
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Processor brand: Intel
Weight: 920 g
Height: 1.31 cm
USB-C port: 1
Screen type: Retina display
Model: MacBook
Maximum Operating System supported: macOS Big Sur (11)
Depth: 19.65 cm
Screen brightness: 300 nits brightness
OS: macOS
True Tone: No
MacBook architecture: 64-bits
Compatible with latest Update: No
Touch ID: No
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.0
Microphone specifications: Dual microphones
HDMI output: No
Pro-Motion: No
Year of Release: 2015
Webcam definition: 480p
IPS: Yes
Turbo Boost: 2.4
Brand: Apple
USB-A port: 0
Processor speed (GHz): 1.1 GHz
Wi-Fi technology: Wi‑Fi 802.11ac
Processor: Core M-5Y31
Colour: Gold
Manufacturer Ref: A1534
Width: 28.05 cm

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