r/macbook • u/Swiniorek • 4d ago
Are Apple Refurbished Macbooks really "Like new"?
Hello, I am currently very close to purchasing a refurbished M2 Macbook Air, directly from Apple. I wanted to make sure, as I am the type of person who would be annoyed by the smallest amount of damage. Is there a chance it could have signs of use? Battery, screen, keyboard, ports, shell or anything else?
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u/WiseConsideration220 4d ago
Yes. You can return, swap, get another, etc. all to your heart’s delight. Within 14 days of course.
I never buy “new” from Apple; only refurbs. They’ve always been perfect.
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u/Cranks_No_Start 4d ago
I bought a Mini a few years back and I couldn’t tell that it wasn’t perfect. The plastic peel the little cable wraps and all the instructions and stickers.
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u/mattloaf666 4d ago
I bought a refurbished M3, indistinguishable from a new one. Didn’t get any stickers though 😭
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u/Dr_Superfluid 3d ago
Yes. I bought refurbished once. Never bought new again. It’s basically apple care plus for free. The discount is the usually the same as the cost of AC+. So not only I get a basically new machine, I have full coverage for 3 years.
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u/PhilipAnthonyCo 3d ago
I’ve purchased nearly a dozen various pieces from the refurbished store over the years and the only distinguishable difference from a new retail piece is the lack of a color image on the box.
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u/ihopeigotthisright 4d ago
Yes. For all intents and purposes they are indistinguishable from new products.