Are refurbished Apple products cheaper than new Apple products?
Yes, refurbished Apple products are significantly cheaper than new ones. You can save anywhere from 15% to 50% depending on the product, model, cosmetic condition, and seller. Older models offer the deepest discounts, but even recent devices are available at meaningful savings.
Typical savings by product
| Product | Original retail price | Refurbished price range | Typical savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 / 17 Pro | $799-$1,199 | $650-$1,050 | 10-20% |
| iPhone Air | $999 | $800-$900 | 10-20% |
| iPhone 16 / 16 Pro | $799-$1,199 | $500-$900 | 20-35% |
| iPhone 15 and older | $799-$1,199 | $300-$750 | 30-50% |
| MacBook Air (M2/M3) | $999-$1,299 | $750-$1,050 | 15-25% |
| MacBook Pro | $1,599-$3,999 | $1,100-$3,000 | 20-35% |
| iPad Air (M2) | $599-$799 | $450-$650 | 15-25% |
| iPad Pro (M2/M4) | $799-$1,299 | $500-$1,000 | 25-40% |
| iPad 10th gen | $349 | $220-$300 | 15-35% |
Prices vary by seller, storage capacity, and cosmetic grade. A Grade C device costs less than a Grade A device for the same model.
What affects refurbished pricing
- Model year. Newer models carry smaller discounts. The biggest savings come 1-2 years after launch.
- Storage and specs. Higher storage and better specs command a premium, but percentage discounts are often larger.
- Cosmetic grade. Grade A (Excellent) costs more than Grade C (Fair).
- Seller. Apple Refurbished Store prices are higher than third-party sellers, but iPhones and iPads include a new battery and all products come with a full warranty.
How to find the best deal
On RefurbMe, you can compare refurbished Apple prices across all major sellers in one place. Use filters to narrow by model, storage, condition, and price range. You can also set a price alert to get notified when a product drops to your target price. If you’re looking for sellers that allow payment by installments, see the full breakdown here.