Apple Cuts Prices on Refurbished M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro Models

[MacRumors]

While we noted yesterday that Apple had cut prices on refurbished units of some older iPad models alongside the introduction of updates for the iPad Pro and iPad lines, the company also reduced refurbished prices for some other product lines that did not see updates.

Most notably, Apple has cut prices on its refurbished 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, offering customers additional savings ahead of updates expected as soon as next month. From their April debut through earlier this week, refurbished M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models were priced at roughly 10% off compared to corresponding brand-new models, but they have now been reduced to approximately 15% below brand-new pricing.

For example, the entry-level 14-inch model normally priced at $1,999 was originally available refurbished for $1,799, but as of this week the price has dropped to $1,709. Similarly, a stock high-end configuration of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $3,499 brand-new and was initially offered refurbished for $3,149 but has now dropped to $2,989.

Refurbished older MacBook Pro models have dropped even more, such as with the 16-inch 2.6GHz Core i7 model from 2019 that was previously priced at $1,949 for a 15% discount compared to its original $2,299 pricing for a brand-new unit. As of this week, that refurbished model is now selling for $1,749, an almost 25% discount compared to its original price.

It's worth noting that we've frequently seen steep discounts from Amazon and other retailers for brand-new units, sometimes exceeding the savings you can get buying refurbished from Apple. But for those who need to buy when one of those sales isn't running and would like the peace of mind of purchasing directly from Apple, refurbished units can be a good option for saving some money.

All of Apple's refurbished Macs feature the same one-year warranty available with brand-new products, along with all accessories. Every refurbished device from Apple goes through a rigorous testing, repair, cleaning, and repackaging process. Standard one-year warranties can be extended with AppleCare+, making Apple's refurbished products virtually indistinguishable from new products.

(Thanks, Matt!)

Article Link: Apple Cuts Prices on Refurbished M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro Models

 

[dantracht]

Apple refurbished is the way to go. Good news.

 

[alexandr]

So update imminent?

 

[a83859372]

Hopefully a sign that the M2 Pro/Max macbook pros are coming soon.

 

[Juicy Box]

Apple refurbished is the way to go. Good news.

If there was a choice between a new Mac and an Apple Refurbished one with the exact specs I was wanting, I’d go with the Apple Refurbished every time.

I have gotten many Apple Refurbished products over the years, and they all worked out great.

 

[Beatrix Kiddo]

You can get better deals on brand new devices on amazon on a weekly basis.

 

[Juicy Box]

You can get better deals on brand new devices on amazon on a weekly basis.

Apple’s Refurbished Store has many BTO options that is not always available outside of the online Apple Store.

This is especially true for Macs.

 

[Spock]

I have been getting refurbs from Apple for years, good way to go.

 

[sorgo †]

Funny—I just picked up a base config Air M1 today at Best Buy. After price-matching with Amazon and trade-in of a 9th-gen iPad and ancient Surface Pro 2 it came to $623. Also the same day the new Ventura RC comes out, like it was meant to be.

These models still seem crazy expensive but I’m sure they’re lovely.

 

[LotusLord]

Good to know. I'm looking at a new laptop soon- will wait to see what we get from the M2 models but yeah.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

I've had nothing but good experiences buying refurbished stuff from Apple

 

[PowerMacBook]

I guess even if the new ones (M2) come out tomorrow, it still will take ages before you can have your hands on it, specially when doing BTO.

 

[Mr. Dee]

The way to play it these days is just to wait. You get a powerful system that last you long time and you pay less.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Pretty pog if you ask me. It's so amazing to see the Mac actually be dropping in price after years of "Macs are underpowered and overpriced" memes. And here comes the Apple Silicon transition and now they come out swinging, causing the entire PC notebook industry to panic.

 

[TheDailyApple]

Unless the maxed out MBP still doesn’t meet your needs, I’d probably go with a refurbished M1 pro/max machine rather than wait for the (minor) spec bump that the M2 pro/max machine will be.

I have the M1 Max, and love everything about it. (My only complaint is that the current version of macOS is rather buggy.)

 

[ignatius345]

For example, the entry-level 14-inch model normally priced at $1,999 was originally available refurbished for $1,799, but as of this week the price has dropped to $1,709.

If you upgrade the M2 Air to the same RAM and SSD as the 14" MBP, the price difference is now about $10. The only advantage to the Air at that point is portability and (arguably) aesthetic appeal. Kind of a no-brainer unless you really want a lightweight Mac.

 

[ignatius345]

You can get better deals on brand new devices on amazon on a weekly basis.

Every time I see an Amazon deal, it's for some base level model.

Also, there's absolutely zero real difference between Apple refurbs and new devices.

 

[ilikewhey]

nothing beats the microcenter 2500 14inch deal lol

 

[doboy]

brand new entry level 14" @ Costco is ~$1600 on sale so refurbished is NOT the way to go 🤣

 

[JippaLippa]

Damn, if I had no money concerns, I'd love a tasty M1 Max 14" for some content consumption and side productivity...

I already have an M1 Ultra for work, but it took lots of sacrifices to purchase.

 

[JoEw]

Wait till Black Friday retailers are gonna be desperate to dump these.

 

[JPack]

So update imminent?

Pretty sure new models are already being assembled by Quanta.

Delivery dates for BTO MBP 14 is longer than a BTO M2 MBA. That's a clear indication the assembly lines have been reassigned.

 

[ufomism]

A refurbished 16-inch MacBook Pro with ‌M1 Max‌ chip, 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 1TB SSD, which is the base high-end ‌M1 Max‌, is priced at $3,149, a savings of $350 over the standard $3,499 price.

Yesterday I ordered the same MBP 16 with M1 max, 32gb ram, and 1 TB ssd new from Costco for $2599 ($2890 with tax) and 4 year warranty... Don't know why people bother with refurbished anymore.

MacBook Pro (16-inch) - Apple M1 Max Chip with 10-Core CPU and 32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD (2021)

MacBook Pro (16-inch) - Apple M1 Max Chip with 10-Core CPU and 32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD (2021)

www.costco.com

$3,449.99 - 350.00 - 500.00 (Shop card promo) = $2,599.99

 

[TigerNike23]

Hopefully a sign that the M2 Pro/Max macbook pros are coming soon.

Would that require an event?

 

[ufomism]

Wait till Black Friday retailers are gonna be desperate to dump these.

They are already dumping them. Ex: the Microcenter deals like $1200 off are closeout deals, won't be restocked. Wait too long and you'll miss out.