Looking for a way to save money on the latest Apple products? Consider a refurbished MacBook, refurbished iPhone, or refurbished iPad from an Apple Certified Refurbished Store. A refurbished product is no different from a new one, but at a lower price.

Here’s a quick guide with links to the best deals you can find at a refurbished store, as well as a FAQ guide if you want to learn more about the ins and outs of the Apple Certified Refurbished Store and buying a refurbished MacBook, desktop Mac, iPhone. or iPad. We give recommendations on what to buy, but feel free to check the store’s assortment to find the right model for you.

Editor’s note: Updated 05/25/22 to reflect current store inventory.

Refurbished iPhone

At the time of this writing, the store had a very limited selection.

Which iPhone to buy? Apple has a limited stock of refurbished iPhone 12 128GB – black (unlocked) priced at $659, $120 less than the new version.

Another iPhones consider:

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Refurbished 13″ MacBook Pro.

Apple shares are falling and falling. Sometimes there are several current MacBook Pro models to choose from, and sometimes the choice is small. Some of them are standard configurations while others are custom made models.

At the time of this writing, Apple had M1 models in stock. Most of the range is represented by models based on Intel processors.

Which 13-inch MacBook Pro should you choose? Get the Apple Refurbished 13.3″ Silver MacBook Pro M1 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB SSD and 8GB storage for $1,099. That’s a $200 savings. This same model is also available in Space Gray for $1,099.

Other 13-inch MacBook Pros to check out:

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available 13-inch MacBook Pro models for sale.

Refurbished 14″ MacBook Pro.

Apple doesn’t have a 14-inch MacBook Pro in stock. Check back later.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available 14-inch MacBook Pro models for sale.

Refurbished 16″ MacBook Pro.

Apple doesn’t have a 16-inch MacBook Pro in stock. Check back later.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available 16-inch MacBook Pro models for sale.

Refurbished Macbook Air

Apple doesn’t have a MacBook Air in stock. Check back later.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available MacBook Air models for sale.

Refurbished iPad

A refurbished store can be a good place to save money on an iPad, although you can actually find better deals on brand new iPads from Best Buy and other non-Apple retailers. Most of the refurbished stock is old iPads; some models are three, four or five years old.

Which iPad to buy? Apple has a refurbished 2019 iPad Air Wi-Fi 64GB in gold for $419. keep in mind that this iPad Air is several generations old, but it’s the cheapest iPad available.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available iPad models for sale.

Refurbished Apple Watch

There are Series 7 models in the refurbished store at the time of this writing, but you can actually find better deals on brand new Apple Watches from Amazon, Best Buy, and other non-Apple retailers.

Which Apple Watch to buy? Apple has a refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, 41mm Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band for $339, a $60 savings. This model is also available in Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band, Blue Aluminum Case with Abyss Blue Sport Band, or Green Aluminum Case with Clover Sport Band.

If you prefer the 45mm model, Apple has the Refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, 45mm Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band for $359, saving $70. There’s also a refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, 45mm blue aluminum case with an abyss-colored sport band.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all available Apple Watch models for sale.

Refurbished 21.5″ iMac

As of this writing, Apple has a limited stock of refurbished 21.5-inch iMacs. Apple has discontinued this model, so the only way to get it is either through the Refurb store or third party retailers that sell new.

Which 21.5-inch iMac should you choose? Apple has a refurbished 3.0GHz 21.5-inch iMac with a 6-core Intel Core i5 processor with a 4K Retina display, 8GB of memory and a 1TB Fusion drive for $1,079, $420 less than when the model was new.

Other 21.5″ iMacs:

Visit an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all the 21.5-inch iMacs available for sale.

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Refurbished 24″ iMac

At the time of this writing, Apple has several models of the 24-inch iMac.

Which 24-inch iMac should you buy? Get the updated 24″ iMac Apple M1 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, and 2x USB 3 in Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple or Yellow for $1,269, $230 less than the new model.

Other 24-inch iMacs to look out for:

• Refurbished 24″ iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and 2 USB 3 ports in blue, green, orange, pink , and Yellow for $1,439, $260 less than the new model.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished store to see all available 24″ iMacs for sale.

Refurbished 27″ iMac

Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac. You won’t find it in the Apple Store, but you can find new ones from third-party sellers. The Refurb store has a wide selection of 2020 and 2019 models, and Apple has set prices for them to clear its inventory.

Which 27-inch iMac should you buy? Apple has a refurbished 27-inch iMac with a 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 processor and Retina 5K display for $1,439, $560 less than when that model was new.

Visit an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all the 27-inch iMacs available for sale.

Refurbished Mac mini

At the time of this writing, Apple has a very limited stock of the M1 Mac mini.

Which Mac mini to buy? Refurbished Mac mini Apple M1 Chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU for $589, $110 less than new.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all Mac minis available for sale.

Refurbished iMac Pro

Apple has discontinued the iMac Pro so you can’t buy it new. But Apple now has several different models in stock for repairs.

Which iMac Pro to buy? Apple has a refurbished 27-inch iMac Pro with a 3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W processor and Retina 5K display for $3,249, $1,250 less than when it was new.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all iMac Pros available for sale.

Refurbished Mac Pro

The Mac Pro is an expensive machine, so repairs are a way to save some money.

Which Mac Pro Should You Buy? For the brand new Mac Pro, Apple offers no standard configurations; it is a machine that you customize according to your preferences. Because a refurbished Mac is a customer-returned machine, all Mac Pros in Apple’s refurbished inventory are customer-designed models. You can’t customize recovery, so you basically have to choose what’s on the shelf. If you really need a refurbished Mac Pro, you may have to settle for a model that doesn’t quite fit your requirements.

This could be a good way to save money. We’ve seen models on sale that were over $1,000 cheaper than a brand new model. If you’re planning on spending a lot of money, it’s worth at least a few minutes to check your inventory.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to see all Mac Pros available for sale.

Refurbished Apple TV

At the time of this writing, Apple TV was out of stock. Check back later.

Go to an Apple Certified Refurbished Store to view all Apple TVs available for sale.

Refurbished HomePod

At the time of this writing, Apple does not have refurbished models in stock.

Frequently Asked Questions about Refurbished Apple Certified Store

What is the difference between an Apple Certified Refurbished Store and an Apple Store?

The Apple Certified Refurbished store sells used products that have been returned to the company. Apple repairs and tests these products to ensure they are as good as new. However, the Apple store only sells new products, never has been opened and used.

Oddly enough, finding a certified refurbished Apple store is not that easy. On Apple.com, scroll to the very bottom of the page where you will find a directory of sites. In the Apple Store, you’ll find a “Refurbished and Sale” link. (This link will take you there.)

What does “certified repair” mean?

Items in an Apple Certified Refurbished Store are products that have been purchased and returned by other customers. Apple puts these products through what it calls a “strict refurbishment process” before they hit the virtual shelves.

Apple says every product is thoroughly tested and any problematic hardware components are replaced. The exceptions are Apple Watch and Apple Pencil: if these items need new parts, they are not put up for sale.

Each product is quality tested and cleaned, tested and repackaged with full documentation, cables and everything else that normally comes with this device. These products are almost like new.

What is the warranty for a refurbished Apple certified product?

Apple provides a one-year standard limited warranty. Learn more about Apple’s hardware warranty.

Is AppleCare available for certified refurbished Apple products?

Apple Care is available. For an additional fee, you can get two or three years of coverage and support. Read our guide to AppleCare for more information.

What products are available?

Since these are refurbished products, the stock in this store is dependent on what was returned to Apple. Because of this, it is quite possible that the store will not have the model you need. Apple might not have a certain product model one day, and then they might suddenly have limited stock with no announcement the next day. Then, once that batch is sold out, it will become unavailable again until Apple stocks up again.

The Apple Certified Refurbished store stocks all of Apple’s major product lines: Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, HomePods, iPods, and Apple TVs. There is also a “Refurbished Accessories” section.

When shopping in this store, keep an eye on the release dates of the product, which are indicated in the description of each product. Apple often sells older models. You can find refurbished models of the current product line, but they tend to sell out quickly, so act fast.