Refurbished Mac mini 2014 256GB, 8GB memory
$190
Lowest Fair price 
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Refurbished Mac mini prices today
$190 is a typical price for a Mac mini in Fair condition.
Since October 5, the lowest price in Fair condition was usually $190 to $194.
3 offers from 2 sellers today, $190 to $279.
What Excellent, Good and Fair look like
The grade describes looks only, as each seller grades it. Every seller here gives a 1‑year warranty. Each seller words its own grades, so here is what each seller calls it.
From $279 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- Amazon Renewed calls it Premium or Excellent
- eBay Refurbished calls it Certified or Excellent
Shown on a Mac mini M2, for illustration.
From $238 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- eBay Refurbished calls it Very Good
- Amazon Renewed calls it Good
Shown on a Mac mini M2, for illustration.
From $190 for this configuration, at 1 of 2 sellers
- eBay Refurbished calls it Good
- Amazon Renewed calls it Acceptable
Shown on a Mac mini M2, for illustration.
Mac mini specs
- Processor
- Intel 2.6 GHz Dual-Core i5 4th gen , with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
- Memory
- 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3
- Graphics
- Intel Iris Graphics
- Shipped with
- macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or above
- Latest software
- macOS 12 (Monterey)
- Does not have
- Wheels
- Bluetooth generation
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi generation
- 4
- Thunderbolt port count
- 2
- Thunderbolt generation
- 2
- Model identifier
- Macmini7,1
- Model number
- A1347
- EMC number
- 2840
- Released
- October 16, 2014
- Discontinued
- October 30, 2018
- Weight
- 2.62 lb
- Size (H x W x D)
- 1.42in x 7.76in x 7.76in
Questions about the Mac mini
What is MGEN2?
MGEN2 is Apple's part number for the Mac mini 2014 256GB. The one on this page is a custom configuration of it, with 8GB memory. Its model number is A1347. Apple released it in October 16, 2014. Its launch price was $899. Apple sold it new until October 30, 2018. It runs macOS 12 (Monterey).
Which seller has the cheapest refurbished Mac mini?
Today it is eBay Refurbished, at $190 for a Fair (C) unit with 1‑year warranty. The cheapest Excellent unit is $279 at Amazon Renewed. The cheapest Good unit is $238 at eBay Refurbished.
What warranty comes with a refurbished Mac mini?
It depends on the seller. On this page: eBay Refurbished 1‑year warranty, Amazon Renewed 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.
Is a refurbished Mac mini worth buying?
Yes, for most buyers. A refurbished Mac mini performs like a new one for less money, and a desktop that never leaves your desk carries little of the risk of a used laptop. On 7 October 2026, Back Market listed the M1 Mac mini with 8 GB and 256 GB at $488, about 30% below Apple's $699 launch price. eBay Refurbished listed the M4 with 16 GB and 256 GB at $729, $170 less than Apple's new M6 Mac mini with the same memory and storage at $899.