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Refurb: 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro: M1 Pro Chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Tek Deals Store via eBay has 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro (Good - Refurbished, 2021, MK183LL/A) on sale for $663.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR XDR Display
  • Apple M1 Pro 10-Core CPU
  • 16-Core GPU/16-Core Neural Engine
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Touch ID sensor, Force Touch Trackpad
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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  • Condition Notes: Signs of wear do not affect the normal use/functions of the item. Does not come in its original packaging.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.

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Tek Deals Store via eBay has 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro (Good - Refurbished, 2021, MK183LL/A) on sale for $663.39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 16.2" 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR XDR Display
  • Apple M1 Pro 10-Core CPU
  • 16-Core GPU/16-Core Neural Engine
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 16GB RAM
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard, FHD Webcam
  • Touch ID sensor, Force Touch Trackpad
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Condition Notes: Signs of wear do not affect the normal use/functions of the item. Does not come in its original packaging.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.

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shivster1796
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M4 MBA would have better CPU performance, better battery and new of course so a much better warranty. This still has a much better screen, a larger screen, faster GPU, more storage and is cheaper. For the right person, it can make sense.
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ScruffyStove4877
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Having just switched from a 2017 13in to a 2025 14in MacBook Pro, it's really hard to overstate how much better the 14/16 miniLED display is.

The M1 Pro chip is still an extremely capable chip in 2025; even the base M1 is great. Unless you're doing a lot of high-compute tasks, you're unlikely to notice a significant difference in performance compared to the M4. The multi-core performance of the M4 is only around 30% better than the M1 Pro (8).

The only area where the M4 would dramatically outperform the M1 Pro is the neural engine, but I don't think most people are running local LLMs on their MacBooks.
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Caleo
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"30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping." - I wouldn't be too worried about getting a turd, if you do... just return it. It's also got the 1yr allstate warranty which is essentially a refund if something happens to go bad within that year.

Despite its age, this is still a very capable machine with a solid 3+ years left in it at this point for most folks, and will still best many similarly (or higher) priced new Windows laptops in many regards - battery life/efficiency in particular. That's just how far ahead of their time the M1 & M1 Pro devices were when they launched (AMD & Intel were busy pushing power limits through the roof to compete with one another - which is an awful approach for mobile computing).

...and for those that are saying 'get an Air instead' - sure, that's an option... but these things have significantly better displays and audio, if that's an important factor.
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Community Reviews

This 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro stands out for its mini LED display, strong speakers, and workstation cooling, making it especially appealing for media, editing, and desktop replacement use. The chip still feels fast for everyday work, with plenty of headroom for Parallels, VMs, Docker, and other heavier tasks, and the 16GB and 512GB configuration is viewed as practical for most users. The main concern is refurbished condition, especially battery cycles, cosmetic wear, and unknown internal wear. The return window and included Allstate warranty help reduce that risk, and the current price is widely framed as strong value if the battery is decent.

  • The 16-inch M1 Pro model offers a mini-LED display and improved speakers compared with MacBook Air models, which can improve media viewing.

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  • The 16-inch chassis provides a better cooling system than fanless Air models, which can help avoid throttling during heavier workloads.

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  • The Allstate 1-year warranty can act as a cost backstop if something goes wrong within the first year.

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  • The deal includes 30-day returns with seller-paid return shipping, which reduces purchase risk for a refurbished MacBook Pro.

    Caleo

  • Refurbished condition leaves battery health and component wear uncertain, which can affect confidence in long-term reliability.

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  • Battery cycle count can be a major risk factor because battery replacement may cost a large fraction of the refurb price.

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  • Refurbished listings can vary by grade and may include mislabeled units or non-OEM chargers, so buyers may need to verify the exact model details carefully.

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  • Battery replacement pricing can be higher than some expectations, with Apple battery-only service reported around $249.

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Dec 6, 2025 1:32 AM
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nleeumdDec 6, 2025 1:32 AM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :

There are some tasks that are better, for sure. If you wanted to stream live for instance with heavier cpu/gpu tasks at the same time, the throttling on a fanless MacBook Air would be a dealbreaker.

General use case, most people would prefer what you have, especially if you are moving it. It's also new.

For 1100 I would try to pick up a minimum 32gb M2/M3 pro, or maybe even a M1 Max. If you're going used/refurb the ram is what really makes the deal, IMO.
16" MBP M1 Max with 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD, Refurbished, for $1260, is this a good deal?
Dec 6, 2025 1:57 AM
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hellonwheelzDec 6, 2025 1:57 AM
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Quote from nleeumd View quoted comment :
16" MBP M1 Max with 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD, Refurbished, for $1260, is this a good deal?
Nothing is a good deal if you don't need it.

There are very few tasks that this would not carry you for the next 5-6 years probably longer. Go watch some videos comparing it with the M4 and M4 Max.

Basically its slower (but for many imperceptibly slower), has no AV1 encoder, no raytracing in GPU. And the neural units are like 1/2 as fast. But it's total cost of ownership is thousands less.

Hint, stay away from water damage and physical abuse. There's also 2 levels of the Max chip, lol. So Max and (more) Max? I think the weaker one has 32 cores
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Dec 6, 2025 3:25 AM
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RespectSlickyDDec 6, 2025 3:25 AM
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Price is now $50 lower
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Dec 6, 2025 2:21 PM
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SociableHaddock3665Dec 6, 2025 2:21 PM
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Quote from RespectSlickyD View quoted comment :
Price is now $50 lower
Still show 663 for me. How do you get 50 cheaper?
Dec 6, 2025 2:46 PM
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Hat-TrickDec 6, 2025 2:46 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :

Every thread you just have to say some of the most fact free things ever. It's like a contest with how ignorant you sound. This is a well engineered set of speakers.
I wish there there was a "LOVE THIS" reaction! Every LP7682 post is just a negative nit-pick post that wastes screen space arguing useless points ad-nauseum. It's tiring...
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Dec 6, 2025 2:52 PM
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Hat-TrickDec 6, 2025 2:52 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :

Apple used the space for bigger speaker setup, 16 goes deeper. 16 is also 20% more cpu cores so roughly 15% more multicore performance.
And also a better cooling system so the fans rarely, if ever, are audible (or even come on!).
Dec 6, 2025 10:44 PM
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hellonwheelzDec 6, 2025 10:44 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
I wish there there was a "LOVE THIS" reaction! Every LP7682 post is just a negative nit-pick post that wastes screen space arguing useless points ad-nauseum. It's tiring...
It gets off on any attention or interaction clearly. Aggressively empty headed posting.

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Dec 7, 2025 6:04 AM
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YotsunaDec 7, 2025 6:04 AM
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I've had this laptop the last 3 years and it's amazing. It's still amazing. For $650 it's really a no brainer IMO. I paid triple that and I got a good deal on mine new.
That being said I tend to run my laptops into the ground and spend more money upgrading desktop parts instead.
Dec 7, 2025 12:20 PM
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GreyGalley8947Dec 7, 2025 12:20 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/177610271505

I got this one. $37 more dollars for 32 GB Ram.

First one I got had burnt screen at bottom, some scratches and 84% battery life. Returned that one and got a different once. Great screen, 92% battery and no scratches. My first MacBook and good entry point for me. didn't want Air with only 2 USB-C.

And looked at Terms & Conditions on my Chase Freedom Flex card - from what I could read, I get an extra year warranty even on refurbished items, so it has 2 years warranty.
Dec 7, 2025 2:18 PM
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hellonwheelzDec 7, 2025 2:18 PM
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I just switched out a base model m4 mac mini for a 32GB/512 version of this. The M4 feels slightly snappier, but that's only if I don't have memory pressure. The interface with the M1 pro still feels fast and fast enough.

A 24/512 M4 mini would cost a lot more than a 32/512 used and it would have less ram, no keyboard, no touch ID, magic trackpad, SD reader, screen, mic etc. I did lose Gig Ethernet and the usb-4 ports.

Very solid desktop replacement.
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Dec 7, 2025 7:17 PM
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hellonwheelzDec 7, 2025 7:17 PM
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Quote from GreyGalley8947 View quoted comment :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/177610271505

I got this one. $37 more dollars for 32 GB Ram.

First one I got had burnt screen at bottom, some scratches and 84% battery life. Returned that one and got a different once. Great screen, 92% battery and no scratches. My first MacBook and good entry point for me. didn't want Air with only 2 USB-C.

And looked at Terms & Conditions on my Chase Freedom Flex card - from what I could read, I get an extra year warranty even on refurbished items, so it has 2 years warranty.
I said it before, the real bargain is when you up the RAM and even the storage. $700 is well below what most private sellers would try to sell their $2800 Macbook Pro here in 12/2025.
Dec 8, 2025 12:10 AM
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colinpopovichDec 8, 2025 12:10 AM
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I bought a 'very good' condition from the same seller. it's in mint condition. battery at 85%. paid $699 plus tax. 100% happy with the purchase
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MemorableHose1597Dec 8, 2025 12:50 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :
I said it before, the real bargain is when you up the RAM and even the storage. $700 is well below what most private sellers would try to sell their $2800 Macbook Pro here in 12/2025.
I can see that, but the people like me who just everyday task it, 16gb is more than enough. I'd pay more sure but in end wasted money as I use like 3gb memory as is
Dec 8, 2025 6:13 PM
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kancocorpDec 8, 2025 6:13 PM
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sold out from that seller but is available- from this seller-
MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core 16-Core GPU 16" (2021) 16GB 512GB A2485 Gray - Good
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Dec 10, 2025 6:42 AM
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PlausibleYellDec 10, 2025 6:42 AM
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To give folks who need an idea of what "Refurbished - Good" is from this seller. My MBP came with minor dings on the predictable areas such as the edges. There are surface level scratches. Tons of debris under the keyboard. Shining keycaps from prior use. A minor but noticeable dent on the bottom of chassis. With that being said, the keys work. The screen is immaculate. Battery capacity is at 91% with 177 cycles. The MBP is functioning exactly as it should.

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