Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 2023 MacBook Pro Models

[MacRumors]

Apple today started selling refurbished 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips for the first time in the United States. These models launched in January alongside a new Mac mini, which is not available refurbished yet.

The refurbished models are discounted by approximately 15 percent compared to the equivalent brand new configurations. Apple tests, inspects, cleans, and repackages all refurbished Macs to ensure they are fully functional and in good condition, and they are covered by a one-year limited warranty and eligible for AppleCare+ coverage.

The latest MacBook Pro models provide up to 20% faster performance and up to 30% faster graphics compared to the previous generation. The laptops can also be configured with up to 96GB of RAM, compared to a max of 64GB previously, and they feature Wi-Fi 6E, an HDMI 2.1 port with 8K external display support, and longer battery life.

(Thanks, Ryan Gregg!)

Article Link: Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 2023 MacBook Pro Models

 

[tridley68]

Anyone ever purchase one refurbished wondering if its worth the extra money to just get new ?

 

[DMG35]

Its really the best way to buy from Apple if you can wait. A brand new machine in looks and function for a nice discount.

 

[cpnotebook80]

I had bought a few before (16" mbp intel, mac studio) and they worked fine with no issues. My current m1 mbp was refurb and still great after 2 years. Waiting for m3 to make an upgrade. Skipping the 15" MBA.

 

[jonnysods]

Anyone ever purchase one refurbished wondering if its worth the extra money to just get new ?

For the longest time I only bought refurbished units - only difference is you don't get the nice new box, but the units were alway in tip top shape.

 

[gallico916]

All our computers are Apple refurb; they are basically brand new computers in a white box. comes with the same 1Y warranty, and you can add Apple care

 

[thinkdiff89]

Hmm, these are available sooner than I expected. On a related note, I'm wondering if Apple has made any changes to its refurbishing process. I ordered 2 M1 Pro MBPs and they both had what I consider to be flaws with them—one had a display lamination issue and the other had a few nicks on the casing. Previously, most of the refurbished products I bought from Apple were in mint condition.

 

[antibolo]

Anyone ever purchase one refurbished wondering if its worth the extra money to just get new ?

No because Apple refurbs are literally indistinguishable from the new, apart from coming in a blank white box, which is completely inconsequential.

Buying "new" Apple devices is basically just paying a "I'm too impatient to wait for refurbs" tax on top of what their "true" price really is.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Anyone ever purchase one refurbished wondering if its worth the extra money to just get new ?

Oh most definitely it's worth it buying from the Apple Refurbished Store. Apple takes great care with their refurbs and each refurb has a new battery and a one year warranty as if it was new, and is eligible for AppleCare.

Just know the Refurb Store can be misleading sometimes. Sometimes you find a good deal, othertimes you pay for more than you need, since the specs of the specific refurb item isn't in plain sight, so you need to pay attention to what specs you're paying for, especially with the 14/16 inch MBPs since the M1 Pro/Max variants are in there too and not made apparent which laptops have which SoC.

 

[dwaltwhit]

I think in many ways refurb is probably superior when it comes to QC. They test and run every single refurb. How many first run machines get pulled for testing? 1 in 100? 1 in 1000?

 

[Mr. Dee]

Let me guess, another failed unboxing YouTube channel in 2023?

 

[nathan_reilly]

But maybe the previous owner was hammering on the renderings...I hate to say it but I would not want to be the second owner of any computer of which I've been the first owner

 

[Apple_Tiger]

awesome sauce. Might go with this route instead of buying a brand new m2 pro

 

[erikkfi]

Most of the time these are just returns after someone decides they want a different amount of storage, memory, or a different color. I wouldn't expect any issues.

I have gotten a couple of refurbished devices from Apple as part of "battery service" and had hardware problems with them. In one case, I got an iPad with a home button that would occasionally not work.

 

[poematik13]

Only ~$150 cheaper than the EDU price, and during the summer they give out free airpods with those. That's the best time to buy a mac

 

[Youth in Asia]

I bought a refurbed M1 MBP 14 and a 16. Both came BRAND NEW. Literally not a spec of dust. I disassembled both of them and the motherboards were spotless and even had the factory smell.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I bought a refurbed M1 MBP 14 and a 16. Both came BRAND NEW. Literally not a spec of dust. I disassembled both of them and the motherboards were spotless and even had the factory smell.

Cause it could've been someone that unboxed it and quickly changed their mind.

 

[bobdobalina]

For the longest time I only bought refurbished units - only difference is you don't get the nice new box, but the units were alway in tip top shape.

I also have had A+ experiences buying direct from Apple refurbished.

What I DON'T recommend is buying open box from anywhere. I bought an open box 2015 MBP from Best Buy. Yeah, it was returned for a reason. After several days of playing: why are my files randomly corrupted? It went to Apple for a full logic board replacement.

 

[KSnBigD]

APPLE does not allow you to buy ANY refurbished item, use your APPLE credit card and make monthly payments . . . UGH!!!

 

[Corefile]

Does it beat EDU pricing or other reduced pricing at competitors? I also notice there are no iPhones except those things for more than a grand. A grand for a telephone? Somebody is laughing at us.

 

[nt5672]

And what good is this speed up if it won't run windows on intel?

 

[DaveEcc]

Refurbs directly from Apple? They're great. Still using a refurb 2012 27" i7 iMac, and was using a refurb 2013 15" MBP until the M1s came out. Never had any issues with them.

 

[tridley68]

Oh most definitely it's worth it buying from the Apple Refurbished Store. Apple takes great care with their refurbs and each refurb has a new battery and a one year warranty as if it was new, and is eligible for AppleCare.

Just know the Refurb Store can be misleading sometimes. Sometimes you find a good deal, othertimes you pay for more than you need, since the specs of the specific refurb item isn't in plain sight, so you need to pay attention to what specs you're paying for, especially with the 14/16 inch MBPs since the M1 Pro/Max variants are in there too and not made apparent which laptops have which SoC.

Thanks I forgot t. Ask about the battery which would be most important thanks again I with be checking the refurb out.

 

[tridley68]

Oh most definitely it's worth it buying from the Apple Refurbished Store. Apple takes great care with their refurbs and each refurb has a new battery and a one year warranty as if it was new, and is eligible for AppleCare.

Just know the Refurb Store can be misleading sometimes. Sometimes you find a good deal, othertimes you pay for more than you need, since the specs of the specific refurb item isn't in plain sight, so you need to pay attention to what specs you're paying for, especially with the 14/16 inch MBPs since the M1 Pro/Max variants are in there too and not made apparent which laptops have which SoC.

Great thanks for the info.

 

[daylight28]

I love refurbs, all my Mac were refurbs. Had issues with a few but that is what apple care is for. but 4 pages of refurbs released in one day! makes me think. 14" MacBook Pro 12 core and 30 core gpu does sound nice!