Apple Refurbished Mac and iPad Prices Rise After New Product Price Increase
Apple has increased prices on its Certified Refurbished store for Macs and iPads following a global pricing reset. Macs saw jumps of USD 204 to 330, while iPads rose by USD 120 to 250. The hikes reflect rising component costs for memory and storage due to high demand for AI data centre infrastructure.
Apple has officially increased prices across its Certified Refurbished online store for various Mac and iPad models. This adjustment follows a broader company-wide revision of its pricing structure for new hardware, which was implemented earlier today. Consumers visiting the store will now notice significant markups on a wide range of previously owned devices.
The price adjustments have been applied consistently across the refurbished inventory, with Macs experiencing the most notable fluctuations. According to a report by MacRumors, the increases for Mac models range from an average of USD 204 at the lower end to USD 330 for high-end configurations. Some specific units, such as the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max chip, have seen price hikes as substantial as USD 590. Apple MacBook, Apple iPad Prices Hiked Amid Memory Shortage.
Refurbished Mac Price Adjustments
The impact on the Mac lineup varies by model and specifications. For instance, the 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M4 Pro chip has risen from USD 1,699 to USD 1,779 . The version equipped with a Nano-texture display saw a similar increase, moving from USD 1,829 to USD 1,909.
Higher-end configurations faced more significant jumps. A 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip increased from USD 1,359 USD to USD 1,439, while top-tier configurations within that category saw prices climb from USD 2,629 to USD 3,309. These changes appear to align with Apple's strategy of maintaining a consistent discount margin between new products and their refurbished counterparts.
Impact on iPad Inventory Pricing
The pricing reset also extended to the iPad range, where increases are generally more uniform. Many refurbished models have seen price hikes between USD 120 and USD 150. The 10th-generation iPad Wi-Fi 256GB model is now listed at USD 409, up from USD 339, while various iPad mini 6 configurations have risen by approximately USD 80. Higher-end iPad Pro units saw larger increases, often between USD 230 and USD 250. iPhone Price Hike: Apple CEO Tim Cook Confirms iPhones To Get Costlier; Mentions Reasons.
Industry analysts suggest these price hikes are a response to the rising costs of memory and storage chips, which have been driven by the global expansion of AI data centres. While many refurbished units contain components procured before the recent cost spikes, Apple has adjusted the pricing to reflect its updated corporate valuation model.
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