Refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" 256GB Silver, 8GB memory

MLUQ2LL/A · US model · 2016

Condition · lowest price, graded by each seller

Almost no visible marks.

$414

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What Excellent, Good and Fair look like

The grade describes looks only, as each seller grades it. Every seller here gives a 1‑year warranty. Each seller words its own grades, so here is what each seller calls it.

Grade A, Excellent, shown on a MacBook Pro M2: Almost no visible marks

From $414 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers

  • Back Market calls it Premium or Excellent

Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.

Grade B, Good, shown on a MacBook Pro M2: Light marks on the body

From $514 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers

  • Back Market calls it Good

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Grade C, Fair, shown on a MacBook Pro M2: Visible marks on body and screen

Fair

No seller lists this grade for this configuration today

  • Back Market calls it Fair

Shown on a MacBook Pro M2, for illustration.

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MacBook Pro 13.3" specs

Screen
13.3" Retina display · 227ppi at a resolution of 2560x1600
Processor
Intel 2 GHz Dual-Core i5 6th gen , with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
Memory
8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 540
Has
Force Touch, headphone jack
Does not have
Touch Bar, Touch ID, HDMI port, MagSafe charger
Shipped with
macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or above
Latest software
macOS 12 (Monterey)
Keyboard version
butterfly
Bluetooth generation
4.2
Wi-Fi generation
5
Thunderbolt port count
2
Thunderbolt generation
3
Part numbers
MLUQ2LL/A, MLUQ2
Model identifier
MacBookPro13,1
Model number
A1708
EMC number
2978
Released
October 27, 2016
Discontinued
June 5, 2017
Weight
3.02 lb
Size (H x W x D)
0.59in x 11.97in x 8.36in

Questions about the MacBook Pro 13.3"

What is MLUQ2LL/A?

MLUQ2LL/A is Apple's part number for the MacBook Pro 13.3" 256GB Silver, made for the US (the LL/A suffix). Its model number is A1708. Apple released it in October 27, 2016. Its launch price was $1,499. Apple sold it new until June 5, 2017. It runs macOS 12 (Monterey).

Which seller has the cheapest refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3"?

Today it is Back Market, at $414 for a Excellent (A) unit with 1‑year warranty. The cheapest Good unit is $514 at Back Market.

What warranty comes with a refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3"?

It depends on the seller. On this page: Back Market 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.

Can I choose or downgrade macOS on a refurbished Mac?

You can't pick the macOS before you buy. The seller installs it, and most install the newest version the Mac supports. Once the Mac is yours, you can install an older version, but never one older than the macOS the Mac shipped with. RefurbMe lists that floor as the Default macOS under Product configuration on every Mac product page. Plan on starting from an erased disk, so back up first.

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Can I have a different keyboard on a refurbished MacBook?

Every refurbished MacBook comes with the keyboard layout standard in the region where it was originally sold. You cannot request a different physical keyboard layout from a refurbisher because the keys are built into the laptop chassis.

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Do refurbished MacBooks have their operating system re-installed?

Yes, refurbished MacBooks have their operating system completely reinstalled during the refurbishment process. The internal storage is erased and a fresh copy of macOS is loaded, so the MacBook arrives ready to use just like a new one.

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How can I choose the right refurbished Mac laptop?

Start with what you will actually do on the laptop, then match the specs to it. For most people, a MacBook Air with an Apple Silicon chip, 16 GB of memory, and 256 to 512 GB of storage is plenty. Choose a MacBook Pro only if you edit video, compile code, or run heavy apps for hours. Then pick a condition grade and compare prices.

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What accessories are included with a refurbished MacBook?

A refurbished MacBook typically comes with only the essential accessories needed to charge and use the laptop. The exact contents vary depending on the refurbisher and the MacBook model.

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