with the M5 Pro chip, bringing the price down to around $1,996.50.

“I ended up buying a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip... from Apple's refurbished store. It arrived looking basically brand new—no scratches, a brand-new charger, and even a low battery cycle count of just 14.” Substack · Sam Cambetis’s Newsletter · 1 year ago When to Buy

starts at $1,499 for education, a $100 discount from the standard MSRP.

For the absolute lowest prices, major shopping events like , Cyber Monday , and Amazon Prime Day are the best times to find unpredictable but steep discounts. If you need a machine now, check B&H Photo or Adorama, which often have competitive "flash sales" or clearance deals on previous-generation models.

“Apple Refurb is also preferable over other companies who sell refurbished Apple gear, if you look at the warranty... Apple Refurb gets you the same warranty and support as a new product… one full year.” Reddit · r/macbookpro · 3 years ago

: This is arguably the best "hidden" value. Apple’s refurbished units are essentially new, including a fresh battery and the same one-year warranty as new products. You can typically save about 15% off the original price.