Top-Rated Discounts on Apple's MacBook & Mac Mini in January 2N - Exclusive Offers Revealed

Top-Rated Discounts on Apple’s MacBook & Mac Mini in January 2N - Exclusive Offers Revealed

Apple’s introduction of the M2 chip has sparked renewed interest in its MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro lines, which has led to the recent announcement of the MacBook Pro M2 line of laptops. The high demand for M2 chips has prompted sales and promotions on the already cost-effective M1-based systems, lowering prices on high-quality computers that other vendors can’t compete with.

You can save on other Apple powerhouses right now. From tricked-out MacBook Pros to the ultra-popular Mac Mini, these are the best ongoing laptop deals for Apple’s MacOS ecosystem on whichever hardware level you choose. And if you want to get your hands on the new M2 MacBook Pro, you can check out our list of pre-order retailers as well as our in-depth guide on the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips .

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Refurbished iMac 27 with Intel Core i7 Save $810

Best Buy

Current price: $1,489
Regular price: $2,299

You can save over $800 on the 27-inch iMac at Apple. It features a 5K Retina display for incredible color, contrast, and detailing, making it perfect for content creators, animators, and artists. It’s powered by an Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for plenty of power and storage. It also boasts an AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT graphics card for rendering 3D models and animation as well as gaming.

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Refurbished MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Max chip Save $610

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Current price: $2,689
Regular price: $3,299

This Macbook Pro 16 features the M1 Max chip, giving it a significant boost in power and performance over Apple’s Intel-based laptops as well as the regular M1 chips. The M1 Max chip has a 10-core processor, 16-core neural engine, and 32-core GPU within the same architecture, allowing for faster processing and rendering. This model also has a 4K Liquid Retina display for lifelike images and realistic colors and contrast. And the 1TB SSD gives you plenty of storage space for files, photos, videos, and apps. If the 16-inch display isn’t big enough, you can connect a secondary display with the Thunderbolt 4 port for more room to multitask.

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Refurbished MacBook Pro 13 with Intel Core i5 Save $560

Best Buy

Current price: $1,239
Regular price: $1,799

This is another Intel-based offering from Apple, but don’t let that deter you. The Intel Core i5 CPU has a base speed of 2.0GHz, which can be boosted up to 3.8GHz for when you need a bit more power for rendering 3D models and animation or digital art files. The 13-inch display gives you 2560 x 1600 resolution for incredible detailing and color volume. This version of the MacBook Pro 13 also has the Apple T2 security chip to encrypt your data, keeping your personal information and work projects safe from unauthorized access.

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Refurbished MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Pro Save $420

Best Buy

Current price: $2,079
Regular price: $2,499

If you’re looking for an ultra-powerful MacBook Pro 16, you can save over $400 when you buy this factory refurbished model directly from Apple. It’s built with the M1 Pro chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, putting it head-and-shoulders above regular M1 and Intel-based models. The 16-inch display gives you 5K resolution as well as up to 1,600 nits of brightness so you can work comfortably in any lighting environment.

It also features an SD card reader for quickly transferring raw images from your DSLR camera as well as DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, and USB ports for connecting peripherals, external storage drives, and even secondary screens. The 6-speaker array supports Dolby Atmos for virtual surround sound without a headset. You can also enjoy spatial audio if you pair your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max with the laptop in order to utilize the dynamic head tracking technology.

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Refurbished Mac Studio with M1 Ultra Save $400

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Current price: $3,599
Regular price: $3,999

The Mac Studio is one of Apple’s most powerful desktops for creators, and you can save $400 on the M1 Ultra model when you buy directly from Apple. Along with the incredibly powerful M1 Ultra CPU, the Mac Studio boasts 64GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for all the rendering power and storage space you need for creating 3D models and animation or digital sketches and paintings. It has 8 Thunderbolt 4 ports for charging devices, transferring files, and connecting multiple displays as well as an SD card reader to quickly transfer raw images from your DSLR camera to your computer.

The incredibly compact design of the Mac Studio blends seamlessly with other Apple devices while also being perfect for content creators and creative professionals who may have desks on the smaller side. It’s also great for creative professionals who prioritize screen real estate and have a multi-monitor setup that won’t easily accommodate a traditional desktop tower.

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More Mac deals:

Refurbished MacBook Pro 14 for $1,539 (save $360) $1,539 at Apple

Refurbished Apple Studio Display for $1,949 (save $350) $1,949 at Apple

Refurbished iMac 24-inch for $1,269 (save $230) $1,269 at Apple

Refurbished Mac mini for $929 (save $170) $929 at Apple

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