Apple Certified Refurbished Store

Yes, Apple replaces the batteries and the outer shell of all refurbished iOS devices and MacBooks before selling them on the Certified Refurbished store. This ensures the battery health is at 100% capacity, just like a brand new device. It is one of the main reasons buying refurbished directly from Apple is superior to buying used on eBay.

Absolutely, any device purchased from the Apple Certified Refurbished store is fully eligible for AppleCare+ protection plans, just like a new device. You have 60 days from the date of purchase to add AppleCare+ to your Mac. This provides up to three years of technical support and accidental damage coverage.

Apple typically offers a 15% discount on refurbished MacBooks, which usually brings the price of an entry-level refurbished M1 MacBook Air down to around $849 to $899, compared to its original $999 retail price. The exact discount fluctuates based on inventory levels and the specific year of the model. This represents significant savings for a device with a full warranty.

Yes, every Apple Certified Refurbished product comes with the exact same standard one-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing defects as a brand-new Apple product. You also have 14 days to return the device if you are not satisfied. They undergo rigorous functional testing, cleaning, and repackaging in a brand new box.