Tek Deals Store via eBay has
Refurbished/Good 16.2" Apple MacBook Pro (2021, MK183LL/A) on sale for
$660.08.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: This item includes a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Condition Info: The item shows moderate wear and is backed by a one year warranty. It is fully functional and has been professionally refurbished, inspected and cleaned to good condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in a new generic packaging. See the seller's listing for full details. Signs of wear do not affect the normal use/functions of the item. Does not come in its original packaging.
Specs:
- 16.2" 3456 x 2234 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
Top Comments
EDIT: note it keeps going in and out of stock
having stated that the M1 Pro has fans and sustains its performance indefinitely.
M5 throttles after about 30 minutes when connected to external monitor streaming 1080p videos + office work.
Community Reviews
This 16 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro is being framed as a strong refurb buy for a big screen, fast everyday performance, and excellent media quality. The mini LED display, loud speakers, MagSafe, and three Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports stand out, and it still handles creative work, development, video editing, and heavy multitasking well. The main cautions are weight, since it is a chunky laptop, and refurb condition, with battery health and cosmetic wear varying by unit. Long term macOS support and the soldered storage also matter, so it feels best for buyers who value power and screen quality over portability.
The refurb units can arrive with high battery health and low cycle counts for daily use.
The mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display and top-tier laptop speakers make media watching feel premium.
The laptop can handle demanding workflows like video editing, VFX, development, and Mac gaming.
The M1 Pro performance can stay strong for everyday multitasking like Docker containers and many browser tabs.
The battery cycle count and battery health can be a major downside on refurbished units.
Refurb condition can vary, including reports of major dents, bent screens, and blown speakers.
The laptop can be extremely heavy and uncomfortable for frequent travel or lap use.
The soldered RAM and soldered SSD prevent upgrades after purchase.
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$49/year full AppleCare+ (if anything breaks, Apple can fix it; if your KID breaks it, sometimes fees can apply, but it's still cheap)
Macs are designed to be proprietary, and so when Apple decides to deprecate it, well you're often SOL or depend on the community if they can work it.
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The delivery system on the other hand has maybe lost a few packages in-transit. but not more than 5 in the over 10 years of shipping and receiving.
I live in a smaller(ish) market city so that is probably a factor. but its still a city of 1.5 million.
The delivery estimate windows are usually rock solid. everyone has their routes and they do them consistently. I know my UPS and FedEX delivery guys on a casual basis I've had conversations with them a few times.
You can also go on their website(s) DAY(S) BEFORE delivery and have them ship it to a local store and you pick it up at your leisure. I've done this maybe 1-2 times (Very High value item and I wasn't going to be home)
The delivery system on the other hand has maybe lost a few packages in-transit. but not more than 5 in the over 10 years of shipping and receiving.
I live in a smaller(ish) market city so that is probably a factor. but its still a city of 1.5 million.
The delivery estimate windows are usually rock solid. everyone has their routes and they do them consistently. I know my UPS and FedEX delivery guys on a casual basis I've had conversations with them a few times.
You can also go on their website(s) DAY(S) BEFORE delivery and have them ship it to a local store and you pick it up at your leisure. I've done this maybe 1-2 times (Very High value item and I wasn't going to be home)
I work from home so I'm very sensitive (or maybe aware) of it.
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