Yes, refurbished Apple products are significantly cheaper than new ones. How much you save depends on the product, model, cosmetic condition, and seller. Apple's own refurbished store advertises savings up to 15% (apple.com/shop/refurbished, checked September 30, 2026), and third-party refurbishers often go further. Older models offer the deepest discounts, but even recent devices are available at meaningful savings. To weigh the trade-offs, our guide comparing used, refurbished, and new Apple devices breaks down where the money goes.
How much you save on each product
Savings change from one model to the next and move with every price drop, so this page does not carry a fixed price table. RefurbMe's stats pages list each iPhone, MacBook Air and iPad model with its "Apple Price", which is Apple's current list price or the last one for a discontinued model, and the lowest refurbished price we have recorded, updated daily, in US dollars. For pounds or Canadian dollars, see the UK and Canada iPhone pages.
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 an email when an offer at or under your price comes in stock. If you’re looking for sellers that allow payment by installments, see the full breakdown here.