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Apple's small desktop computer can compete with the iMac and iMac pro. Discover the different refurbished Mac Mini models....
704 verified reviews in the last 24 months.
Paul E.
Purchased on the 5 March 2025
Verified purchaseHaven'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 17 May 2025
Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 16GBLaverne E.
Purchased on the 5 February 2024
Verified purchaseI’ve found no issue with the item. The only indication that it wasn’t new was the label reading “Apple certified refurbished”. Every aspect is pristine. It’s such an upgrade over my desktop for music production and 3D modelling, and it cost less than I’d expect to shill out on a new GPU alone. I wasn’t sure if I was shooting myself in the foot by getting the 8GB model, but the memory is so fast that it really outperforms my super slow 32GB of DDR3, at least for my use-cases.
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 26 March 2025
Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GBTim B.
Purchased on the 10 February 2025
Verified purchaseExcellent - 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 26 March 2025
Mac mini (November 2018) Core i3 3.6 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 32GBLeigh M.
Purchased on the 16 December 2023
Verified purchaseVery happy with this purchase. 1st time buying a refurbished item so was a bit sceptical but have to be honest and say the unit came in excellent condition and has been operating GarageBand with no issues since.
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 26 March 2025
Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz - SSD 512 GB - 8GBPaul E.
Purchased on the 5 April 2025
Verified purchaseSuperb, perfect, wonderful, as new! No need to pay new prices, save loads a money! I can't think of anything else to say! Still can't think of anything else to say, even now! I'm done! Fin, Finish, Ferme.
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 20 April 2025
Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz - SSD 1 TB - 16GBIan B.
Purchased on the 17 December 2024
Verified purchaseMy 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 13 April 2025
Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GBAlistair R.
Purchased on the 12 December 2024
Verified purchaseReally 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 15 May 2025
Mac mini (June 2011) Core i5 2,3 GHz - SSD 128 GB - 4GBBill C.
Purchased on the 28 June 2024
Verified purchaseOrdered 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 1 April 2025
Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GBDavid G.
Purchased on the 5 February 2025
Verified purchaseThe 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 23 April 2025
Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 256 GB - 8GBPhilip M.
Purchased on the 16 January 2025
Verified purchaseItem 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 3 April 2025
Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz - SSD 512 GB - 8GBSearches so popular you can't sit with them
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.