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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.

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  • 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.

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MemorableHose1597Dec 4, 2025 3:12 AM
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Quote from Genom71 View quoted comment :
I wouldn't claim it's better than newer chips, but I think Apple screwed up by making M1 too good. I have M1 Pro 14 inch, and just picked up a 16 inch a week ago. I have M3 Pro 16 for work, and it doesn't feel any faster in day to day use. Literally feels the same, I did some tests opening apps and stuff, and everything is exactly the same. Cinebench is of course better on M3, but it's synthetic bench vs real life use.
Yep, other than video rendering or benchmarks, I don't think an everyday user will notice a difference. It's legit great

I got my wife the 14 inch M1 Pro at same time for like 800, and I have zero regrets w my 16 inch. Granted she's a heavy girl, it's amazing how impressive the machine is.

I have zero desire to upgrade unless it pops smoke one day. I bet I get 10 more years, even if I got zero updates, I'm perfectly happy with the current software
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LavenderLumber840Dec 4, 2025 3:47 AM
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Quote from atomic0930 View quoted comment :
You never know the condition of a 5-year-old refurbished laptop. It is hard to notice the wear and tear until the laptop stops functioning normally at random time.
Oh. Like any device/machine/car? The price reflects that risk.
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CaleoDec 4, 2025 3:57 AM
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Do people blast audio out of tinny laptop speakers like they do phone speakers -- or did they find out headphones exist yet?
That's the thing, they're really not that 'tinny' for laptop speakers, esp on the 16" model. Obviously not going to shake the house with bass, but the audio fidelity is among the best in any laptop, ever.
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AogenDec 4, 2025 4:16 AM
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And they're still laughably underwhelming compared to all but the most budget headphones.
Here's how you can tell someone who's been poor their entire life and has never touched a MacBook
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
And they're still laughably underwhelming compared to all but the most budget headphones.
Detailed measurements: https://www.notebookcheck.net/App...013.0.html

Please provide an example of a mainstream/same thickness chassis with better speakers? The screen quality and overall materials are not found in this price range on Windows notebooks.
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LavenderPickle7682Dec 4, 2025 4:20 AM
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Quote from LavenderLumber840 View quoted comment :
Oh. Like any device/machine/car? The price reflects that risk.
At least with a car, you can replace the tires/air filter/alternator/wheel bearings/etc.

With these all-in-one-board computers, if it so much as develops a hangnail, it gets tossed into the rubbish bin -- or the repair bill is nearly as much as a replacement!
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
Been using Macs as a daily driver since 2008's first Macbook Air -- so anything else you want to incorrectly assume about me? (don't forget how to spell assume!)
lmao MacBook Air? Poor!
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MemorableHose1597Dec 4, 2025 4:37 AM
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Why am I being tasked to do your homework? I said headphones. Pretty much any mid-tier headphone is going to beat out even the "best" laptop speakers. And you don't have to annoy people around you either!

And the screen -- it's a laptop. You can't reuse that screen, no matter how good it might be. You CAN reuse external displays. Seems like the wrong thing to be dumping money into.
The m1 16 speakers are insane. Atleast for music. Wife can max them out and clean house and be happy
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Quote from MemorableHose1597 View quoted comment :
The m1 16 speakers are insane. Atleast for music. Wife can max them out and clean house and be happy
Yep, I use my 14" in my kitchen for music from time to time while cooking.. and sometimes you just don't have a pair of headphones handy (or just don't want to use them).
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hellonwheelzDec 4, 2025 5:15 AM
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Do people blast audio out of tinny laptop speakers like they do phone speakers -- or did they find out headphones exist yet?
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.

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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.
+1. I'm a professional (full-time) music publisher, and the 16" M1 has hands-down the best speakers I've ever seen built into any computer -- and that's in 40+ years of owning computers.
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