Apple Now Selling Refurbished 2023 Mac Studio Models - MacRumorsOpen MenuShow RoundupsShow Forums menuVisit ForumsOpen Sidebar
Skip to Content

Apple Now Selling Refurbished 2023 Mac Studio Models

Apple today added the M2 Max and ‌M2‌ Ultra Mac Studio models to its online store for refurbished products in the U.S., allowing the desktop machines to be purchased at a discounted price for the first time since their June 2023 launch.

mac studio pink
The entry-level ‌M2‌ Max ‌Mac Studio‌ with 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD is available for $1,699, which is a $300 discount off of the standard $1,999 price. The base model ‌M2‌ Ultra machine with 64GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is priced at $3,399, a $600 discount off of the regular $3,999 price.

Apple is offering multiple ‌M2‌ Ultra and ‌M2‌ Max ‌Mac Studio‌ models for purchase at the current time, and all of them offer similar ~15 percent discounts off of the standard prices. Discounts range from $300 to $1300 depending on configuration and starting price.

The 2023 ‌Mac Studio‌ models were introduced in June 2023 alongside the Mac Pro models. They offer Mac Pro performance and the same ‌M2‌ Ultra chip in a more compact package.

All of Apple's refurbished Macs are close to identical to new products. They are subject to a refurbishment process that includes full functionality testing, with any defective modules replaced, as well as a thorough cleaning and inspection. Refurbished products are eligible for AppleCare+ and have the same 14-day return period as new Apple devices.

Related Roundup: Mac Studio
Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Caution)
Related Forum: Mac Studio

Popular Stories

Mac mini vs Studio Feature Sans Text 1

Mac Mini and Mac Studio Facing Extreme Shipping Delays Amid Severe RAM Shortage

Monday April 6, 2026 7:12 am PDT by
Apple's online store in the U.S. is currently showing delivery estimates of up to 4-5 months for many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations with upgraded amounts of RAM. The delays are occurring amid a severe global memory chip shortage driven by surging demand from companies building AI servers that require large amounts of RAM. For example, a Mac mini with an M4 Pro chip and 64GB of RAM...
Mac mini vs Studio Feature Sans Text 1

Apple Stops Accepting Orders for Some Mac Mini and Mac Studio Models

Saturday April 11, 2026 7:35 am PDT by
As noted by 9to5Mac, some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely out of stock on Apple's online store in the U.S. as of this writing. Mac mini configurations with an upgraded 32GB or 64GB of RAM and Mac Studio configurations with an upgraded 128GB or 256GB of RAM are listed as "currently unavailable" on the storefront, meaning they can no longer be ordered at all. Other ...
mac studio green

5+ Things to Know About the Next Mac Studio

Friday April 17, 2026 4:14 pm PDT by
Apple is working on an updated version of the Mac Studio that's expected at some point in 2026, and with supplies of existing machines running low, we thought we'd highlight what's next for Apple's most powerful desktop machine. Design We're not expecting Apple to redesign the Mac Studio, and there haven't been rumors of a design update. The Mac Studio will continue to have an Apple TV or ...

Top Rated Comments

erikkfi Avatar
34 months ago
Umm, $1699 for one of these is actually a really good deal.

Must.... resist.....
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ImAlwaysRight Avatar
34 months ago
Refurbished Macs are great. Just like new. I've bought my last several Macs refurbished and thankful for the savings.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mr. Dee Avatar
34 months ago
We are living in the best times now, all this computing power and we don’t know what to do with it. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time with some of these computers and show people how far we’ve reached.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
PsykX Avatar
34 months ago
Wow the base model with 1TB is an absolutely great deal !

But I paid 15% less for an M2 Pro Mac Mini, with basically a worse GPU, no front ports and slower memory. The Mac Mini is even more of a killer deal.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago

Are these the ones that were returned for being whiny?
When you say whiny, do you mean they'd sit on your desk and irritate you by blurting out at random and key intervals. "Couldn't you get me a stable power supply?", "jeeze you've got no design aesthetic". "Call this a desk!!". "Your lighting is obnoxious and BTW you've spilt food on your t-shirt". "No don't put your coffee cup on me you bozo. You're going to spill it". "You're a slob, you haven't done the dishes for two weeks". "You're ugly!!!".

I admit that would probably cause me to sell it too.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
34 months ago
The M2 Studios still have the fan/coil whine, right?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Related Apple News: South Africa | Entertainment | Culture | Politics | Ipad