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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished M4 Macs

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.

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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.

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Top Rated Comments

Joe Rossignol Avatar
16 months ago

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!
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Plutonius Avatar
16 months ago
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 :).
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
16 months ago
Ive returned more than 30 units cause they all had dents in the screen. Why is nobody reporting about this manufacturing QC issue?
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CalMin Avatar
16 months ago
I wonder how many of these are YouTuber returns - i.e. they get benchmarked and then returned to Apple?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
16 months ago

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.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
klasma Avatar
16 months ago

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.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)