Amazon Renewed
457 live listings
$188 Lowest MacBook
$31 less
$31 less
- Warranty3 months
- Returns90 days
- Battery80%+
- ShippingFree
Amazon Renewed vs MacSales.com: which is better for refurbished Apple?
Amazon Renewed for longer returns (90 days against 30 days), cheaper MacBooks (from $188 against $219) and more listings (457 against 295). MacSales.com for cheaper iMacs (from $79 against $255).
MacSales.com
295 live listings
$219 Lowest MacBook
$31 more
$31 more
- Warranty3 months
- Returns30 days
- BatteryNot stated
- ShippingFree
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Neither is cheapest for MacBooks: eBay Refurbished starts at $80 today. Where Amazon Renewed and MacSales.com differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Amazon Renewed
MacSales.com
Warranty
3 months1 year warranty under Renewed Premium package.
New products have the standard 1-year manufacturer warranty.
3 months90-day OWC limited parts and labor warranty. For a limited time, US orders of a qualifying Mac can add a free 1-year OWC Eclipse warranty in the cart. Paid Eclipse plans run 1 to 2 years, are US-only and can only be added at purchase.
Returns
90 daysAmazon Renewed products can be returned within 90 days of receipt of shipment, and qualify for free return shipping. If your return is not the result of an Amazon error, or defective, Amazon will not refund the original shipping fees.
Products sold by third-party sellers, follow the standard 30-day Amazon return policy.
30 daysRequest a return within 30 days of the invoice date. For Apple computers, tablets and iPhones a 5% fee (max $25) applies if returned unopened, 15% if opened, and 25% if returned in a different condition or missing accessories. Shipping costs are not refunded.
Accessories
Compatible accessoriesCompatible MFi Certified charger and cable. No headphones.
Power adapter and cable included, listed on each machine
Shipping
FreeFree shipping for orders over $25. Most of the products are eligible for Amazon Prime.
FreeFree shipping on orders of $99 and up within the 48 contiguous US states. Same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed by 7:30 PM CT Monday to Friday or 3:30 PM CT Saturday.
Paying
Pay in fullVISA, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Union Pay, US based personal checking account
Installments availableMonthly payments with Affirm. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Affirm
The grades at Amazon Renewed next to those at MacSales.com
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Amazon Renewed MacSales.com
MacSales.com
Premium and Excellent
Premium: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away. Battery: >90% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 90%+Screen: no scratches
Excellent: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 80%+Screen: no scratches
Premium or Excellent
Nearly pristine to well cared for. A few faint scratches, scuffs or minor dings from general use may be present. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
AAlmost no visible marks
Good
Screen: No scratches; Body: Light scratches, barely visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and imperceptible to touch. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 80%+Screen: no scratches
Very Good
Some use but not abuse. Noticeable scratches, scuffs, wear marks or minor dings, and minor screen scratches or key marks that are largely unnoticeable in use. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
BLight marks on the body
Acceptable
Screen: May have a small number of shallow scratches that are invisible when the screen is turned on; Body: Light scratches, clearly visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and perceptible to touch. It may have a maximum of three minor dents.
Checked from 12 in away
Good
Lived-in look. Many noticeable scratches, wear marks, dings, small dents or discoloration; screen scratches mostly unnoticeable in use. Tested, 100% functional.
Battery 0%+
CVisible marks on body and screen
Amazon Renewed or MacSales.com?
Is Amazon Renewed or MacSales.com cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Amazon Renewed is cheaper: its lowest refurbished MacBook costs $188, against $219 at MacSales.com, as of October 17, 2026. Amazon Renewed is also cheaper for iPhones ($95 against $399). MacSales.com is cheaper for iMacs ($79 against $255). Across all its devices, Amazon Renewed starts at $73 and MacSales.com starts at $49. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Amazon Renewed or MacSales.com have the longer warranty?
The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 3 months at both Amazon Renewed and MacSales.com, as of October 17, 2026. On returns, the figures are 90 days at Amazon Renewed and 30 days at MacSales.com. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Amazon Renewed or MacSales.com give longer to return a device?
Amazon Renewed gives at least 90 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 30 days at MacSales.com, as of October 17, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 3 months at Amazon Renewed and 3 months at MacSales.com. MacSales.com's policy says: "Request a return within 30 days of the invoice date."
How do the grades at Amazon Renewed and MacSales.com compare?
Amazon Renewed sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Acceptable; MacSales.com sells Premium or Excellent, Very Good and Good. The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look.
Does Amazon Renewed or MacSales.com have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 17, 2026: 457 at Amazon Renewed, against 295 at MacSales.com. By device: 104 MacBooks against 109, 65 iMacs against 102 and 128 iPhones against 21. Amazon Renewed has more listings in 2 of the 4 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Amazon Renewed and MacSales.com?
For refurbished MacBooks, yes: eBay Refurbished starts at $80 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 17, 2026, against $188 at the cheaper of Amazon Renewed and MacSales.com. eBay Refurbished has 57 MacBooks listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
