The 6 BEST value used MacBooks going into 2024 

1) RETINA MACBOOK PRO 2012 2) 2020 M1 MACBOOK AIR 3) MACBOOK PRO 2015 15” 4) MACBOOK PRO 2019 16” 5) Macbook pro 2012 Unibody

Great list! I'm in agreement with all of the main points. I've been using a 9 yr old MacBook 2.8 quad core i7 16 GB 500 GB 15" Mid 2015 as a main computer for years. I did replace the battery pack and the drive once and a speaker. It does have some life left. Contemplating a 2019 MacBook 16" i9 with more capability for light video editing or an M1. Still looking.

I've just got a 2015 15" MBP with the i7 2.5, R9 370X & 16GB RAM, can't wait for it to arrive, I think it's going to serve me well.

Amazing video! It is incredible that this video wasn't recommended to me after searching for someone talking about old macs for entire days.

Congrats for 1k! Of course by now you have almost 10x times that! I will say as a brand new viewer, you have a great narrative voice and it’s something I can most certainly put in the background just watching your videos while working on other projects!

great selection - its good to see someone else keeping the old Macs relevant.

Watching this on my 2012. Dependable, quick, and its everything I could wish for.

Thank you for delving i to a subject dear to many hearts! Not all of us can affor a new (or Apple refurbished) MacBook. Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Just found your channel last week and i was happy to see a new upload from you. Love your video style!

I love my 2013 13' MacBook Pro. It's a bit heavy but the screen is better than any laptop I can find. I only use it for the news and watching 2k footage, so I never have any lag.

Great content, Glad to see your channel growing. As for content ideas maybe you could try upgrading those older models through opencore to see how they cope with more modern versions of macos than the ones oficially suported. Keep up the great work. :)

I recently had to use my 2009 MacBook Pro for a legacy project and beside getting hot pretty soon, I loved the robustness and the feeling of it.

I run two of the 2012 MBPs with all of the upgrading available. Had to for the Firewire port. Love these guys. Does what I need.

I love this guy he makes some of the best videos 😊

Thank you for this video! A great help! Blessings

The argument the Intel chips will lose macOS support, yea they will however you can always bypass the artificial locks and install newer OS on “unsupported hardware” Also you don’t necessarily need the newest OS. Yeah there are security things but that can be handled in other ways. Just because your laptop can’t be updated to the new OS doesn’t mean it explodes into dust the next day

I picked up an 2019 MacBook Pro 16” with i9/16GB/1TB/graphics config, the thing is some of the units will kernel panic at sleep. For me, it happens when in sleep with the lid off, or switching back to macOS from Windows but I don’t really care. As far as I figured out happens solely in macOS, and haven’t found a way to fix it, if anyone is picking this up keep in mind, still a great machine!

Great video, keep up the good work! I need your advice tho. What's your opinion on MacBook Pro 15" 2019 2,4GHz Intel i9 32GB 1TB, would you recommend buying it? I really got a good offer, but people scare me with butterfly keyboard failures. Is Late 2019 16'' really different? Thanks a lot.

The no-force touch trackpad would be a dealbreaker for me. Ever since I got a MacBook Pro M1 at work I got an M1 Air for private use and I have to say, the trackpad is the best I've ever had. I like it so much that I replaced my Logitech mouse for an external Magic Trackpad 2.

I have the 2020 MacBook Air…I absolutely love it

Thanks for this! It's very useful!

Been watching through all your videos recently - Keep up the great work.

I'm still using a mid 2012 Macbook Pro in 2024. The performance is still pretty good. It's just that I can't use the latest operating system and the battery drains very quickly. My Macbook has fallen from tables, beds, etc. but it wasn't damaged at all, just a little dented. I think older Macbooks have pretty good durability, especially the screen. The latest Macbooks have very fragile screen glass and flexible screen cables that are easily torn

Still rocking a fully loaded Unibody Macbook Pro 2012 15” (i7 2.6 GHz, Nvidia GT650M 1gb gpu, 16 ram, 512gb Kingston SSD) with the high resolution screen upgrade, patched to Monterey with OCLP. Sufficient performance for multitasking, 4k 30fps RU-vid playback and even light programming (engineering student here). However, the drawbacks are the poor quality in webcam, speakers and battery, heavy weight and high temperatures, even after a fresh application of thermal paste and a thorough cleaning. When I get my first job, I will upgrade to an refurbished M1 MBA with 16gb ram, for the sake of battery life, portability and quality of speakers and screen, together with that sweet Apple Silicon performance.

Love your content congrats for the 1k subscribers, would appreciate a comparison between m1 max and m3 pro since both models are around the same price rn

Great video very informative thank you

Bought 13 inch 2015 MBP with i7 and 16GB RAM for $150 a week ago to replace my old ThinkPad T400. I have a powerful PC, so a dual core should be sufficient for taking notes, and I can learn to use new OS! So far I love it on Monterey, especially the screen! I came from 14 inch 1440x900 to that Retina thing. Stunning. Same for Force Touch trackpad, as well as PCIe x4 disk compared to SATA II or III SSD. I am blown away. Only thing that makes me think is that Monterey is last officially supported OS, and it is going to be discontinued this fall. And to get Sequoia... maybe two cores in 2025 are going to be a bit of a problem. But Windows 10 worked well on Core2Duo on T400, so it should be good XD

Really nice content. Thanks from southern Brazil.

I have a 2012 15-inch MBP with a 1GB 650m GPU. It’s cheap to upgrade it to an SSD and 16 GB of RAM, and batteries are cheap as well. It can absolutely still edit 1080p60 video (from an iPhone 13) in iMovie. You can’t add too many effects, but for basic video editing, it’s fine.

Got a 2019 i9 16gb 1tb model. Works like a charm. The i9 and ram guarantee atleast 6 years of use (more of you install windows on it)

I have a 2012 macbook pro mid 2012 which is more than capable for me! I only do light work on my mac, as i use it mainly to interact with my other deviceq

Just bought 2015 13' i7 16gb 500gb and I cant wait for it co arrive :D

what about actual laptops? you know, ones that can be... upgraded and repaired easier?

Looks like the 2015 might be a good choice as it runs Monterey. That’s the min requirement for Lightroom CC and all its ai features 🤖 Thanks mate!

Just wondering if one of the numbers 1, 2 and 3 after upgrading can keep up with a 2019 Dell Latitude 5490 (i5-8350, 16GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB HD and Intel UHD Graphics 620? I'm not wanting to prove the Dell to be faster or question your analysis. I just want to know if one of these machines (according your numbering) would be an improvement. The use of my laptop is mainly office-based and some light programming (Arduino, Rpi and similar). Sometimes some photo processing.

I was wondering if any 3rd party suppliers make a replacement battery that offers anything like the longevity of the original. My replacement for an early 2015 MB Pro lasted just a year. The MacBook however still provides all I need.

Thanks a lot! I just got a job and I’m looking for a cheap Macbook for a reasonable price. I tryna find a Pro 2015 though

the m1 macbook pro is also selling around similar prices as the air, usually between 550-650 used.

instead of geting the 2019 16" pro with radeon pro 560, try to get the ones from 2020 (2019 update) as it comes with a radeon pro 5500m or even 5600m, which competes against modern dedicated gpu like the 3050 or even 3060 in some loads (mobile variants ofc). plus prices already decreased. bonus : they have 10th gen intel core processor variants (instead of 8th gen on the 2019 models)

Just bought a 2017 13“ MacBook Pro Touchbar, 512GB SSD and 16GB ram for 200€. Havent had my hands on it yet but I‘m pretty excited

Now I can start my search for a refurbished Mac book. Wonderful

I'm currently shopping for a used macbook for casual use and playing my music at shows/touring. Trying to stay around $350 because starving artist lol. 2018 Pro with i7 2.7 or 2017 pro with i7 3.1 on back market I'm on the fence thanks to you

Honest review, thanks

I love my 2012 MBP. Do you run unsupported or supported OS?

A few additional hidden gems. Mac mini 2014 for audiophile. Hires digital out with internal/external dac, upgradable nvme ssd + Sata ssd/hdd. Even the base model 4gb works. And for 3d rendering and machine learning, Mac mini 2018 with egpu. Powerful cpu, upgradable ram up to 64g, and external usb ssd support for dual/tri boot including win11. Finally, a 2013 MacBook Air, i7/8G, with upgradable ssd. All three models are very cheap now starting from maybe $100 or less. All can be upgraded to OS Sonoma via OCLP, to support interoperability such as sidecar, airplay to Mac or UC with iOS devices. Two more honorable mentions: the smallest Mac to date: 2016/17 MacBook 12”, stunning display with a beautiful and tiny footprint like an iPad. Still good for note taking and content consumption. And, final final is 2012 Mac mini, best for a NAS or home server, and/or a FireWire DAC host/hifi player.

Super video thanks brother

I think the best Macbook is a ThinkPad T480 Hackintosh. Need I tell you about its legendary upgradability and great performance for the $200 it sells for?

In the video, are they in any particular order? Is there a particular used model that’s the best bang for buck overall if I can’t afford a brand new one, but have the funds for a good used one? (I’d be using it mainly for creating music in logic)

I'm looking for a mobile editing powerhouse capable of flawlessly handling 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 footage. It can be damaged, refurbished, or just used (I know how to do repairs). My budget is under $500, and I don't mind whether it's a Mac Mini or a MacBook. What would you recommend for good repairability and upgradability? PS: I've never used a MacBook before, only repaired them. My current editing setup is an RX 7800XT with a 7800X3D. How will the editing performance compare if I switch to a Mac as my primary/secondary mobile editing rig?

Great video, very handy. 👍🏼😎

I got a Macbook Pro 15inch i7 2.9ghz yesterday, was it a good decision?

this channel, was made for me Edit: among other things

I have a 2015 MacBook Air that the battery is now not holding charge long at all. Memory 8GB, processor 1.6 GHz dual core intel core i5, macOS Catalina. Can anyone suggest a good Mac for me to replace this one? I luv my Mac and going back to school I need something that has the power, storage and ability to work correctly.

Thinking about a 2019 16” MBP, exactly the one in the video for school only (coding, a little vid editing and microsoft office) would it be worth? I am looking at an ~650$ offer

would this laptop be a good one to buy...Apple MacBook Pro 15" MJLQ2LL/A (Core i7 - 4770 - 2.2Ghz - 16GB Ram - 256GB SSD)

Love your vids, keep it up! Quick question, I bought the MacBook Pro 13 inch M1 a couple years ago, but since the M2 chip came out not much later, I’ve been wondering if I made the right choice by buying the M1 chip one, and essentially whether the M2 chip is worth it?

Great vid 💯

Does anyone know where I can sell old MacBook Pro mid 2012? Just had macOS Sierra?

I am getting a 2015 15inch macbook pro for 17000, is this a good deal?

I’m looking for MacBook Pro 15 inch 2015 with graphics for under 250$. Will it suffice for entry level coding and programming?

Sensible choices. I was able to install a new Ninja battery and 2TB OWC memory in a 2015 2.8 gHz model. There is no question in my mind that this laptop could run Sonoma as smoothly as any 2018 mac mini (which are Sonoma enabled). It is a shame that Apple does not offer that upgrade as this laptop is still remarkable.

how about macbook pro 13" intel i5 128gb, year 2019 selling for £340 plus shipping

0:30 why is the home bar up?

Really killer video I just grabbed a 2019 i9 16" Pro with 32gb ram 5500M 1TB of storage but I found out after it's a HDD not an SSD. Do you think I overpaid at $850?

I’m currently looking at a 2019 pro 16 inch like you recommended, but some of the touchbars’ escape and finerprint keys aren’t seperate from the touchbar like yours. Should I stay away from these ones or are they equally as good as yours shown?

Buying a 2017 Mac book pro 15 inch i7 intel 512 ssd 16 gb 150 battery cycle Is worth in 2024 Plz reply 😭❤

thanks

Macbook 2019 i9 16/512. Worth for 720$? Or i should go for macbook air m1 8/256 gb for video editing?....which is better?

Which used Mac Pro you recommend for running dj software and music production?

I can’t seem to find the 2015 pro 15” with 2.5ghz. Is the 15.4” model considered a 15 Inch?

How about the 2015 mac book pro 13 inch retina I am thinking buying one

I just started using iMovie on a 2012 15" 2.6 GHz MBP and it makes a lot of heat and fan noise, afraid I'm going to kill it! Would the 2015 15" have enough power for minor iMovie use (mostly just trimming clips)?

wow your vid enlightened me I just bought the MacBook Pro intel i7 2020 and at first I started to rethink a bit but now while I'm typing this I'm so grateful I bought it and also for 700 dollars this was cheaper than the MacBook Air m1

At 0:26 - This macbook is cheaper because the logo is upside down 😏

There's a bigger difference between CPUs besides core count and gigahertz. A modern i3 will destroy an older i7. Smaller lithography and current instruction sets. That's why generation is more important than model name.

There are 15 inch 2015 MacBook Pro with 2.5ghz cpu with Intel graphics only.

is $600 a good deal for a 2019 macbook pro with core i9 and 32gb of ram? i just saw one on facebook marketplace.

Can't imagine using anything less than the latest os. So 2018 minimum. 2012 models are for recycling

I'm not sure how you can recommend anyone buy an Intel Mac at this stage. 5 years left? no chance. the current Sonoma is likely the last to support Intel. That means only 2 years of security updates. used M1 have come down in price a lot.

Should I get a MacBook Pro 2017 13 inch for college?

Mini display port on a 2015 MBP? 2012 MBPs are far from the most upgradable? Bro, you buggin'.

What do you recomend. Macbook pro 13" i5 2015 - $200 Or Huawei d14 i5 10th gen - $300 What can i choose for office and personal use.

What about a 2017 MacBook Air for 100 Canadian?

Bro i have a 2009 macbook pro and its soooo slow

Why don’t you buy from Apple refurbished instead.

i got a 2016 12' macbook. do you think thats a good value?

i havr that i9 32gb ram 1tb, it is terrible. big termal issues, i7 is better, and m1 is much much better. dont buy it even for cheap money.

Is it worth to buy a macbook air 13 from 2017 now? i5, 8 gb of ram. (for 200$)

How about the APPLE MACBOOK PRO INTEL I7 3.3GHZ 16GB RAM 13" WITH TOUCH BAR (LATE 2016) 512GB SSD

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If i get a 2012 can it actually support and run all websites platforms without issues?

bad time to have a mid 2017 13'' MBP for 160$ :/// hahahahah good video

Macbook Air M1 is best value you can get for used laptop. Then, aby M1 Pro or Max model, both great. Just say no to Intel versions. Especially those made between 2016-2020. Those are crappy, overheating, failing laptops with very very bad value.

Should i buy macbook pro 2019 in 2024

3:27 You're old fashioned.

It's been 10 years and my 2014 MacBook Pro Retina is still running like Usain Bolt. 🤣In contrast to my 2017 Macbook Pro, which is a piece of garbage...

Can anyone recommend something just to surf the web and buying. nothing important to do.