MacBook Pro is a premium Apple laptop series that focus on performance. Well balanced between performance and portability. Getting a refurbished or used MacBook Pro is a great deal.
About
Used Condition
Tips: All Certified Used Phones/Devices are fully functional. The main difference is cosmetic. The better the condition, the more expensive. If you want the cheapest, pick Fair. If you want a balanced choice, choose Good.
Pristine
Near flawless. Like New.
Excellent
Minor Scratches (NOT visible at arm's length)
Good
Light Scratches visible at arm's length
Fair
Heavy sign of wear and tear but still fully functional
Specs
In general, MacBook Pro has more powerful performance, while MacBook Air is lighter in weigh.
CPU:
Mainly Intel chipset i5 and i7 from 2013 to 2020. Then Apple switched to its own chipset M1 in 2020.
Size:
MacBook Pro consistently offers 13” and 15” from 2013 to 2020. Starting from 2020, it changed to 14” and 16”. .
Screen:
Retina Screen since 2012
Storage:
MacBook Pro offered both HDD and SSD storage options. Until recent years, only SSD storage has been available.
We also recommend choosing the MacBook with SSD. It’s much much faster than HDD!
FAQ
Why buy a Used/ Refurbished MacBook Pro?
The first reason is the price, obviously. It can be up to 70% less than the Apple Retail Price.
Secondly, MacBook Pro is one of the most reliable laptop series in the world. It lasts for years. One of our staff members still uses his 2013 MacBook Pro without any problem today.
Is it safe to buy a Refurbished or Used MacBook Pro?
Yes. It's safe, but we DO NOT recommend buying directly from individuals on a marketplace to avoid the risk of being scammed. We highly recommend buying from certified sellers or well-known companies. You may buy it from Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, or other trustworthy merchants. They are all listed on UpTrade. You can easily compare the prices and pick the best deal.
Is M2 worth more than M1?
Although the M2 is undoubtedly more powerful than M1, it depends on whether you need the full power of M2. As mentioned, one of our staff members still uses his 2013 MacBook Pro today. It works just fine for him, as most of his work is on web applications (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, Figma, etc.). As these web applications put the CPU and RAM burden on the servers instead of individual computers, running those applications can be easily handled by most MacBook Pro's.
Conclusion:
1) Ignore the web-based applications.
2) Review the offline applications that you used.
3) Check whether M1 can run them. If so, M1 is just fine for you.
How long does Used or Refurbished MacBook Pro last?
Apple builds high-quality laptops. MacBook Pro is one of the most reliable laptop series in the world. On average, a MacBook Pro can last 7.2 years. That's an average number. If you take good care of your MacBook Pro, it's not surprising to last over a decade.
What’s the best year of Used / Refurbished MacBook Pro to buy?
It depends on your budget and what you need. In general, we recommend a Refurbished MacBook Pro that is 3 years old. It's still pretty new and powerful, while the price tag is significantly reduced.
Use that 3 years mark as the starting point. If you want to save more money, shop for older models. Likewise, if you want better performance, choose a new models. We always recommend to write down your budget and what you need from your MacBook Pro before shopping.
