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expiredDr.W posted Mar 2, 2026 7:08 PM

Refurbished/Good Apple MacBook Pro (2021): 16" Retina XDR, M1 Pro, 32GB, 512GB

$768

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Tek Deals Store via eBay has Refurbished/Good 16" Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (2021, Space Gray, A2485, Z14V0016ELLA) on sale for $768.08. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Includes 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

Condition Info: This Apple MacBook Pro has been professionally refurbished. It has been inspected, cleaned, repaired, and is in good condition. It will show normal signs of use including moderate scratching and/or scuffs/dings/dents. Screens may have light keyboard marks as well but this does not affect functionality.

Specs:
  • 16.2" 3456 x 2234 LED-backlit Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Apple M1 Pro 10-Core 3.2GHz processor
  • Apple GPU with 16-core graphics
  • 32GB RAM
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Force Touch Trackpad
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C)
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack
    • SDXC card slot

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Written by Nate650 | Staff

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Written by Dr.W
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Tek Deals Store via eBay has Refurbished/Good 16" Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (2021, Space Gray, A2485, Z14V0016ELLA) on sale for $768.08. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: Includes 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.

Condition Info: This Apple MacBook Pro has been professionally refurbished. It has been inspected, cleaned, repaired, and is in good condition. It will show normal signs of use including moderate scratching and/or scuffs/dings/dents. Screens may have light keyboard marks as well but this does not affect functionality.

Specs:
  • 16.2" 3456 x 2234 LED-backlit Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Apple M1 Pro 10-Core 3.2GHz processor
  • Apple GPU with 16-core graphics
  • 32GB RAM
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam
  • Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Force Touch Trackpad
  • macOS
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C)
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack
    • SDXC card slot

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Written by Nate650 | Staff

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Written by Dr.W

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Mar 2, 2026 7:12 PM
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brax.techMar 2, 2026 7:12 PM
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Anyone get a unit from this seller in a similar condition state? Curious how beat up these actually are. I don't mind replacing keycaps for shine, tossing on a vinyl skin for scratches/scuffs, but the screen "potentially" having marks/scratches/etc. would drive me nuts.
Mar 2, 2026 8:00 PM
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txpyroMar 2, 2026 8:00 PM
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Not bad but this is like 5 years old now
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Quote from brax.tech :
Anyone get a unit from this seller in a similar condition state? Curious how beat up these actually are. I don't mind replacing keycaps for shine, tossing on a vinyl skin for scratches/scuffs, but the screen "potentially" having marks/scratches/etc. would drive me nuts.
Luck of the draw. Got a pristine MBA M1 that had like 15 battery cycles. Also got a pretty beat up MBP 14 M1 Pro with a very scratched screen (from keyboard) and dents that I had to return. 30-day return is legit and I had no issues with it though it took 1 week after delivery to credit.
All of these sellers are the same. Nothing is "refurbished". It's used with an Allstate aftermarket warranty. They wipe the drive and if you're lucky they'll wipe it down with some isopropyl alcohol.
As for speed, these are not far behind than the modern M4 devices AND they have more RAM. As we all know, RAM is impossible to buy these days. There's not really a day to day difference with M1 Pro w/ 32 GB RAM vs. modern M4 Pro w/ 24 GB RAM for like 95% of tasks. Single core performance is nearly identical.
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Quote from brax.tech :
Anyone get a unit from this seller in a similar condition state? Curious how beat up these actually are. I don't mind replacing keycaps for shine, tossing on a vinyl skin for scratches/scuffs, but the screen "potentially" having marks/scratches/etc. would drive me nuts.
"30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping."
Not a whole lot to lose besides a little time if you end up having to return it for whatever reason.

Quote from txpyro :
Not bad but this is like 5 years old now
These are still incredibly capable (and efficient) laptops, especially with 32GB of RAM... better device than basically any other PC laptop you could get in this price range. Fit/finish is just on a completely different level.
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Quote from txpyro :
Not bad but this is like 5 years old now
I'm actually writing this post on the exact MacBook Pro 16-inch I bought last June for just over $600 on Swappa — and it still runs like a champ.

I keep Battery Saver enabled full-time, regularly have 30+ browser tabs open, and I've experienced zero stuttering or lag. The M1 chip with 32GB of RAM is still incredibly capable for everyday work, multitasking, and even heavier workflows. For most users, the performance ceiling on this machine is nowhere near being hit.

The only real downside to its age is that Apple will likely phase out major macOS updates in the next few years. But in terms of real-world performance today, this machine still holds its own — honestly comparable for most workloads to something like a modern MacBook Air with an M-series chip.

For the price, it's hard to argue there's a better performance-per-dollar value in a Mac laptop right now.
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Mar 2, 2026 8:48 PM
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CaleoMar 2, 2026 8:48 PM
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Quote from gariig :
16 inch is a big laptop. I wish it was the 14 inch
I have a 14" M1 Max that I love... but FWIW the 16" does have a bigger battery and bigger/better speakers. Both are great for audio - easily among the best audio ever offered on a laptop - but the 16" is even better.

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Mar 2, 2026 9:08 PM
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AllRockersMar 2, 2026 9:08 PM
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Thanks! This is a great deal.
Mar 2, 2026 9:51 PM
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fjp999Mar 2, 2026 9:51 PM
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Seems to be a great deal depending on condition.
Mar 2, 2026 9:51 PM
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Lielie_clubMar 2, 2026 9:51 PM
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M1 is so over engineered it will shine for another 3 or 5 years. no noticeable difference at all for daily task when compared to m4/m5. 16 inch is more screen and bigger battery but does feel heavy. I take my m1 air when go out and use 16 M1 Pro at home
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For reference: the M1 Pro is about equivalent to the CPU of an M3 (base), and about the GPU power of an M4 (base).

Even though it's older, the "Pro" and "Max" versions of Apple's chips are significantly more powerful than the base models.
They tend to be better if you need graphics for games or other software.
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spidersMar 3, 2026 12:13 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Their "refurbishment" is a spit shine. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you get more spit than shine.

It's a 5 year old machine, near the end of its lifecycle, probably won't get many updates, and most likely has heavy wear both physically and on the battery + components.

Don't expect to get more than a few years out of it, at best.

For people saying they got a "refurb" MBA M1 that's pristine -- that's because those are/were still being manufactured recently. I haven't kept track, but not too long ago you could still buy a base-model MBA M1 brand new from Walmart. These 16" MBPs were discontinued shortly after the M2 series was available.
Getting parts / repairs might be challenging, but it's going to certainly be supported at least as long as the M1 Air which Apple was selling directly in 2024, and Walmart was selling new up until weeks ago as you mentioned. I have an M1 Max and have no plans to upgrade anytime soon.
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Quote from ufdlim :
Luck of the draw. Got a pristine MBA M1 that had like 15 battery cycles. Also got a pretty beat up MBP 14 M1 Pro with a very scratched screen (from keyboard) and dents that I had to return. 30-day return is legit and I had no issues with it though it took 1 week after delivery to credit.
All of these sellers are the same. Nothing is "refurbished". It's used with an Allstate aftermarket warranty. They wipe the drive and if you're lucky they'll wipe it down with some isopropyl alcohol.
As for speed, these are not far behind than the modern M4 devices AND they have more RAM. As we all know, RAM is impossible to buy these days. There's not really a day to day difference with M1 Pro w/ 32 GB RAM vs. modern M4 Pro w/ 24 GB RAM for like 95% of tasks. Single core performance is nearly identical.
So basically apple stopped improving for 5 yrs. That's not a reason to buy
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