"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2017,Intel)QWERTY - English • 13" • Core i5 - 1.8GHz • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Aluminium

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"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2017,Intel)QWERTY - English • 13" • Core i5 - 1.8GHz • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Aluminium

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4,739 verified reviews

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Appearance
4.1/5
Overall performance
3.9/5
Packaging
4.3/5
Shipping
4.4/5

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Raquel A.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 30/10/2024, United Kingdom.
I had a bad experience previously which put me off buying refurbished Macs. Eventually I had to give it another go as I urgently required a Mac to work last minute. Not only the laptop arrived to me the next day, it also came flawless. Third day in and I had it running for 7 hours straight for work - no issues! Thank you.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
22/10/2024
Jayden R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 13/02/2025, United Kingdom.
Love it got it in fair condition looks like brand new there’s only a tiny little scratch that you can’t see unless you put it up to the light it’s perfect for me!
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
10/02/2025
Christine E.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 19/12/2024, United Kingdom.
I purchased a MacBook Air 13” (2017) I chose excellent condition and i certainly wasn’t disappointed. Looking at it from outside to inside the cover it is perfect, and is working perfectly. This is the 2nd item (the 1st was an iPhone 12 which again was in excellent condition. I would highly recommend Back Market for any more future purchases.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
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
28/11/2024
Nicholas M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 26/11/2024, United Kingdom.
The MacBook Air arrived promptly and is in far better condition than I could have imagined. Have had it a week, transferring everything from my last one was seamless and, touch wood, everything seems to be working perfectly. Amazing price and looks great too given its age and fair condition. May never buy a new laptop ever again!
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
11/11/2024
Hetty G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 07/10/2024, United Kingdom.
Really great service, I ordered a refurbished MacBook Air 13 inch (2017) with 128GB of storage but I was sent one with a higher spec and 256GB of storage. Working really well so far, although slower than a new model as expected, and definitely worth the price.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
12/09/2024
Edidiong U.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 08/12/2024, United Kingdom.
My first order with Backmarket was great , phone came looking almost new. Decided to get the MacBook Air, customized if to excellent, came with a lot of scratch marks that showed tinkering at the charging and cable ports. Not neatly refurbished. Not happy , same with the Dell I also bought few days later. Thumbs down!
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i5 - 8GB SSD 128 QWERTY - English
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
22/11/2024
Edneia K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 01/10/2025, United Kingdom.
Very good product so far not problem Was as described and I am happy with the product I was expecting really bad scratches etc but wasn’t like that Very good and well presented. Thank you very much
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i7 - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) - Core i7 - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
16/09/2025

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Mid-2017Release Date
13Screen size (in)
1440 x 900Resolution
256 GBStorage (GB)
8 GBMemory (GB)
SSDStorage type
NoTouch Bar
NoRetina
YesBluetooth

The MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) is a lightweight and portable laptop that combines efficiency with sleek design. With its 13-inch display and Intel Core i5 processor, this model is well-suited for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption.

Key features:

Release Date: June 2017
Display: 13-inch LED-backlit display
Processor: Intel Core i5 processor
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
Memory: 8GB RAM

Who is this for?

The MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a reliable laptop for daily productivity tasks. It’s particularly suitable for users who value portability and battery life over high-end performance, making it a great choice for those who often work on the go.

Pros & Cons:

Pros	Cons
Lightweight and portable design for easy transport	Integrated graphics may limit performance for graphics-intensive applications
Good battery life for extended use	Older model may not support the latest software updates

Why refurbished?

Choosing a refurbished MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) allows you to access a dependable laptop while being eco-conscious. Each device is meticulously tested to ensure it meets Back Market’s quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.

Release Date: Mid-2017
Screen size (in): 13
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Storage (GB): 256 GB
Memory (GB): 8 GB
Storage type: SSD
Touch Bar: No
Retina: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Webcam: Yes
Microphone: Yes
MacBook architecture: 64-bits
Height: 1.7 cm
Webcam definition: 720p
Brand: Apple
USB-C port: 0
Manufacturer Ref: A1466
Year of Release: 2017
Screen type: Wide screen display
True Tone: No
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Touch ID: No
HDMI output: No
Model: MacBook Air
OS: macOS
Maximum Operating System supported: macOS Monterey (12)
Processor brand: Intel
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.0
Keyboard Language & Type: QWERTY - English
Microphone specifications: Dual microphones
Processor speed (GHz): 1.8 GHz
Processor: Core i5-5350U
Colour: Aluminium
Width: 32.5 cm
Weight: 1350 g
Pro-Motion: No
Front camera definition: 720p
Screen brightness: 300 nits brightness
USB-A port: 2
Compatible with latest Update: No
Depth: 22.7 cm
IPS: No
Turbo Boost: 2.9
Wi-Fi technology: Wi‑Fi 802.11ac

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