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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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Dec 4, 2025 5:44 PM
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seabrookDec 4, 2025 5:44 PM
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How do the speakers of the 14" M1 Pro compare to the 16" M1 Pro? Thanks!
Dec 4, 2025 6:03 PM
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MemorableHose1597Dec 4, 2025 6:03 PM
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Quote from seabrook View quoted comment :
How do the speakers of the 14" M1 Pro compare to the 16" M1 Pro? Thanks!
Not as good, but still good.

The 16 has bigger and more speakers.
I returned my 14 inch and bought the 16 after hearing difference on a display model
Dec 4, 2025 6:29 PM
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hellonwheelzDec 4, 2025 6:29 PM
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Quote from seabrook View quoted comment :
How do the speakers of the 14" M1 Pro compare to the 16" M1 Pro? Thanks!
Apple used the space for bigger speaker setup, 16 goes deeper. 16 is also 20% more cpu cores so roughly 15% more multicore performance.
Last edited by hellonwheelz December 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM.
Dec 4, 2025 10:10 PM
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Chr0n0s_90Dec 4, 2025 10:10 PM
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M1 is too old to be worth it at this point.

Still solid for most people. But it is not going to be reliable in another 3 years at the rate modern software is being developed.
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Dec 4, 2025 10:58 PM
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PenguinaDec 4, 2025 10:58 PM
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
I'm curious what would happen if I needed to file an AC+ claim with my 14" M1 Max 64GB/2TB. Do they just have loads of those exact mainboards lying around in waiting, or would they 'upgrade' you to a newer gen model with the same RAM/storage config?

...and yes, I still have AC+ on it because to replace it with a new one with 64GB RAM is damn near $4000.

Funny you asked this question, because just yesterday was my last day coverage of my AppleCare+ on my 2018 Mac mini ( Intel i7, 8G Ram, 512GB, 10Gb Ethernet) that I manually upgraded to 64GB RAM. I had this thing covered since I bought it (it was CTO) until last night. The apple care on it wasn't really much, only $34.99/yr, but a few days ago I was thinking about it and I didn't think it was going to be worth if if they're going to stop supporting my Intel MacMini OS wise next year.

Apple did had to replace my Mac mini in 2020 when it would not boot (and it still had the stock 8GB Apple RAM inside, it wasn't modified back then). I basically went to Apple Store, they checked it and verified it wouldn't boot up for them after their "checks".
They took it off my hands and mailed me another one, and I just restored from my Time Machine backup. I figured I had all my AppleCare+ cost easily broke even, and kept paying. And I was doubting that Apple actually kept i7 Intel Mini with 10G Ethernet in stock anymore...


These days you can probably find i7 Intel Mac mini pretty cheap (but probably not with the 10G Ethernet)

Coming back around, weighing the cost of AppleCare+ It really is "insurance" on whether you really want to take the chance of having your high RAM MBP go bust and have to shell out 4K to replace it. I think mine was around $3400 'ish... due to less HD, but I wanted 64G RAM and knew it wasn't upgradeable, but I have external SSD and home network NFS so I didn't want to pay for storage.

It is good to hear that at least will give you MSRP if they mess up their repair, tho. That I didn't know.
Dec 5, 2025 8:19 AM
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VioletAlpaca8489Dec 5, 2025 8:19 AM
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eBay, nahh
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Dec 5, 2025 1:57 PM
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YwVJZXkDDec 5, 2025 1:57 PM
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this would be a great side-grade for me coming from an m1 16gb 13", but i can't see jumping on another 16GB model when base models from m4 on is matching this.

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Dec 5, 2025 3:33 PM
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MemorableHose1597Dec 5, 2025 3:33 PM
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Quote from YwVJZXkD View quoted comment :
this would be a great side-grade for me coming from an m1 16gb 13", but i can't see jumping on another 16GB model when base models from m4 on is matching this.
You wouldn't upgrade for years if did side jump
Dec 5, 2025 4:31 PM
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Theophilus76Dec 5, 2025 4:31 PM
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This is an okay deal as I got my Pro M1 14 with 32GB 512 in good condition for 627
Dec 5, 2025 5:03 PM
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hellonwheelzDec 5, 2025 5:03 PM
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Quote from Theophilus76 View quoted comment :
This is an okay deal as I got my Pro M1 14 with 32GB 512 in good condition for 627
Always good to get more than 16gb RAM, but as a desktop replacement the 16 is a little more stout in multicore and GPU.

Edit: if given the choice always get more ram is my stance.
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Dec 5, 2025 7:30 PM
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slimdunkin117Dec 5, 2025 7:30 PM
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Quote from Chr0n0s_90 View quoted comment :
M1 is too old to be worth it at this point.

Still solid for most people. But it is not going to be reliable in another 3 years at the rate modern software is being developed.
So you're saying modern software is bloatware garbage with spaghetti code
Dec 5, 2025 8:24 PM
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UKR_12Dec 5, 2025 8:24 PM
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Quote from NavyCable545 View quoted comment :
Battery replacement...is $199 more like 1/5th when/if you ever choose to do that!!!no need to try to keep taking unnecessary shots with fear mongering half truths
Nobody's "fear-mongering," I'm literally just doing basic math. On a $664 MacBook, a ~$200 battery replacement is roughly a third of the price, and that's today's pricing. How did you even come up with 1/5 there lol?For an M1 machine in 2025 with a possible high cycle count, it's completely reasonable to factor in that you might be dropping on a battery sooner rather than later. Not sure why you're so butthurt about a buyer wanting to consider that.
Dec 5, 2025 11:15 PM
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RegulusDec 5, 2025 11:15 PM
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Just good condition? Is this a joke?
Dec 6, 2025 12:34 AM
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MemorableHose1597Dec 6, 2025 12:34 AM
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Quote from UKR_12 View quoted comment :
Nobody's "fear-mongering," I'm literally just doing basic math. On a $664 MacBook, a ~$200 battery replacement is roughly a third of the price, and that's today's pricing. How did you even come up with 1/5 there lol?For an M1 machine in 2025 with a possible high cycle count, it's completely reasonable to factor in that you might be dropping on a battery sooner rather than later. Not sure why you're so butthurt about a buyer wanting to consider that.
yeah people are weird. but if it was free buy and return id try it and then return if had a real bad battery. if it was in 90s I'd call it good and rock it.

still a great laptop, but if you do want perfect battery, just buy a new one imo with new battery on a deep sale. they will be coming. this is the start of them. wouldn't surprise me to see a 500 dollar M1 Pro 16 eventually this next month.

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Dec 6, 2025 12:39 AM
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Squirrels8MyLunchDec 6, 2025 12:39 AM
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is this cert apple refurb or a Bob's Basement special

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