Apple Begins Selling Refurbished M4 Macs

[MacRumors]

Apple today added MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M4 series chips to its certified refurbished store in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland for the first time since the computers were introduced in October 2024.

Some refurbished MacBook Pro models with M4 chips are also available in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and select other European countries.

As usual for refurbished Macs, prices are discounted by approximately 15% compared to the equivalent new models on Apple's online store. Note that Apple's refurbished inventory changes often, and the order button is still grayed out for some configurations in some countries, so keep checking back if you are eyeing a particular model.

Apple has yet to make refurbished iMac models with the M4 chip available in any countries.

All of the usual accessories are included in the box with refurbished Macs. For the MacBook Pro, this includes a USB-C power adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. For the Mac mini, this includes the power cord.

Apple says it puts refurbished Macs through "full functionality testing" and a "thorough cleaning process and inspection," and they are covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty and eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage.

In our view, Apple's refurbished Macs are virtually indistinguishable from brand new ones, providing a good opportunity for savings directly from Apple. But, you can often find better deals on Macs through resellers like Amazon.

Article Link: Apple Begins Selling Refurbished M4 Macs

 

[t0rqx]

Ive returned more than 30 units cause they all had dents in the screen. Why is nobody reporting about this manufacturing QC issue?

 

[Realityck]

hardly any discount

Refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro Apple M4 Pro Chip with 14âCore CPU and 20âCore GPU - Space Black

Originally released October 202414.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;¹ 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch48GB unified memory1TB SSD²Touch ID12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk ViewThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports

www.apple.com

 

[3SQ Machine]

So far, this is the "cheapest" way to get a nano-texture display.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Ive returned more than 30 units cause they all had dents in the screen. Why is nobody reporting about this manufacturing QC issue?

You have returned more than 30 MacBook Pros? I'm honestly struggling to wrap my head around this comment. I feel like the odds of getting that many MacBook Pros with a dent in the screen would indicate there is a massive, widespread defect affecting a huge percentage of units, and even if that is true, I feel like I would have given up long before 30 returns. All the power to you, though!

 

[Astuces iOS]

that's the small announcement?

 

[JPack]

The $509 price of refurb M4 Mac mini is silly. A brand new one direct from Apple is $499.

Refurbished Mac mini Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet

Originally released October 202416GB unified memory256GB SSD1Gigabit EthernetThree Thunderbolt 4 ports

www.apple.com

Mac mini

Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Built for Apple Intelligence. With front and back ports. Financing options available. Buy now from apple.com.

www.apple.com

 

[Frankied22]

The $509 price of refurb M4 Mac mini is silly. A brand new one direct from Apple is $499.

How?

 

[sw1tcher]

How?

Education store


14-inch M4 MacBook Pro 16/512 for $1,359.00 is decent. Beats Micro Center by $0.99 😂

 

[McScooby]

How?

Education discount.

 

[Slix]

The $509 price of refurb M4 Mac mini is silly. A brand new one direct from Apple is $499.

Refurbished Mac mini Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet

Originally released October 202416GB unified memory256GB SSD1Gigabit EthernetThree Thunderbolt 4 ports

www.apple.com

Mac mini

Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Built for Apple Intelligence. With front and back ports. Financing options available. Buy now from apple.com.

www.apple.com

Only if you buy from the education store. Otherwise they start at $599.

I will always refer people to the Apple Refurbished store when looking at a new computer. I've bought both of my MacBooks refurbished, and a few other family members have gotten Macs and iPods refurbished from them too, they've all been great deals and arrive just like a new one would (minus the fancy box).

 

[CalMin]

I wonder how many of these are YouTuber returns - i.e. they get benchmarked and then returned to Apple?

 

[EugW]

Education discount.

Yep. Edu Canada pricing is cheaper than refurb too. You can see the edu price crossed out and the higher refurb price:



BTW, refurbished M2 8/256 GB is only US$90 less than the M4 16/256 GB, and the M2 16/256 GB is actually more expensive.

 

[Plutonius]

When possible, I always buy from the Apple refurbished store.

I may be wrong but I believe that the refurbished product is examined / tested more than the products off of the assembly line. I don't mind saving some money too .

 

[MrRoberto]

that's the small announcement?

No, small announcement was the Apple TV+ App for Android Smartphones, though I think adding the M4/M4 Pro Macs to the refurbished store counts as more significant one.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

hardly any discount

Refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro Apple M4 Pro Chip with 14âCore CPU and 20âCore GPU - Space Black

Originally released October 202414.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;¹ 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch48GB unified memory1TB SSD²Touch ID12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk ViewThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports

www.apple.com

That’s the 48GB model, not the 24GB which normally is 2,399. The 48GB is normally 2,799.

 

[mrhansolo]

Just looked at some of the MacBook Pro's? If I buy refurb am I unable to do a trade in on my current M1 Mini (like you can with the regular or education store?

 

[JPack]

Only if you buy from the education store. Otherwise they start at $599.

I will always refer people to the Apple Refurbished store when looking at a new computer. I've bought both of my MacBooks refurbished, and a few other family members have gotten Macs and iPods refurbished from them too, they've all been great deals and arrive just like a new one would (minus the fancy box).

There's no reason not to buy from the edu store. Any parent or homeschool teacher is eligible. Since Apple doesn't provide a definition, virtually everyone is eligible.

 

[EugW]

There's no reason not to buy from the edu store. Any parent or homeschool teacher is eligible. Since Apple doesn't provide a definition, virtually everyone is eligible.

That is not quite true. Here is their definition:

Save on Mac, iPad, and more with special pricing.

Available to current and newly accepted university students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff and homeschool teachers at all levels

So for example, public high school students or their parents are not eligible. However, this ease of purchase only applies in certain countries like the US and Canada anyway. In many other countries, it's not as easy to buy from the edu store, because you have to provide credentials.

That said, in Canada and the US I recommend everyone buy from the edu store, eligible or not. The other advantage is that some credit cards won't provide extended warranties on Apple refurbs, but will for edu.

 

[BruiserBear]

Ive returned more than 30 units cause they all had dents in the screen. Why is nobody reporting about this manufacturing QC issue?

Sure buddy

 

[klasma]

There's no reason not to buy from the edu store. Any parent or homeschool teacher is eligible. Since Apple doesn't provide a definition, virtually everyone is eligible.

In Europe it’s only for teachers and college students, and you have to submit proof.

 

[sw1tcher]

Just looked at some of the MacBook Pro's? If I buy refurb am I unable to do a trade in on my current M1 Mini (like you can with the regular or education store?

Take your M1 Mini to a physical Apple store and do trade-in there. Once you get the Apple gift card from trade-in, use that to buy the refurbished MacBook Pro you want.

 

[EugW]

BTW, refurbished M2 8/256 GB is only US$90 less than the M4 16/256 GB, and the M2 16/256 GB is actually more expensive.

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They need to update their pricing algorithm on the refurb store. It doesn't take into account the M4 baseline 16 GB spec. It's absurd to have the M2 16/256 Gigabit refurb priced higher than the M4 16/256 Gigabit refurb.

 

[thefrost]

that's the small announcement?

Indeed. It's crazy.

 

[t0rqx]

You have returned more than 30 MacBook Pros? I'm honestly struggling to wrap my head around this comment. I feel like the odds of getting that many MacBook Pros with a dent in the screen would indicate there is a massive, widespread defect affecting a huge percentage of units, and even if that is true, I feel like I would have given up long before 30 returns. All the power to you, though!

I am very serious. They appear like dust so most won't see it until they clean it.

Glossy and nano texture a like. I am not sure what is causing this, but it is definitely during assembly or production.

The spots are random.

The complaints about this is growing and most people dont know Apple is selling damaged components.

Update: Are you a real reporter? I could show you evidence and share my story even order another one and live unpack it.