Loop Mobile
54 live listings
$469 Lowest iPhone
$30 less
$30 less
- Warranty1 year
- Returns30 days
- Battery80%+
- ShippingFree
Loop Mobile vs MacPro-LA: which is better for refurbished Apple?
MacPro-LA for more listings (92 against 54), cheaper iPads (from $229 against $1,106) and MacBooks, which Loop Mobile does not sell. Loop Mobile for cheaper iPhones (from $469 against $499).
MacPro-LA
92 live listings
$499 Lowest iPhone
$30 more
$30 more
- Warranty1 year
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
Prices checked Oct 15, 5:31 AM EDT. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?
Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at $90 today. Where Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Loop Mobile
MacPro-LA
Warranty
1 yearAccidental damage, water damage and batteries are not covered
1 yearIn-house 12-month limited warranty, parts and labor; they pay shipping both ways on valid claims
Returns
30 daysFree returns with a prepaid label; the item must be unused, in its original packaging with all accessories
30 daysFree return shipping with a prepaid label once the return is approved
Battery
80%+At least 80%; 90% on Premium; 100% on New Battery options
Battery health of 80% or more, or they replace the battery
Shipping
FreeFree FedEx 2nd Day (2-3 days for phones and tablets, 3-5 days for MacBooks). Orders before 1pm EST ship the same business day. No PO boxes.
FreeFree 2-day shipping on laptops and small items. iMacs, Mac Pro towers and displays may be charged at checkout.
The grades at Loop Mobile next to those at MacPro-LA
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Loop Mobile MacPro-LA
MacPro-LA
Premium and Excellent
Premium: Our Premium devices come with 90% battery life, exceeding the industry standard of 80%. The body and screen will show little-to-no signs of use, functioning as if new out of the box.
Battery 90%+
Excellent: Our Excellent devices may have very light micro-scratches on the body that are not noticeable with normal use. The screen might show some extremely light signs of use, but these are not visible when the device is in use. These devices function like new.
Excellent
Indistinguishable from new at arm's length.
AAlmost no visible marks
Good
Good devices will have some light scratches on the body or possibly a small dent or two. The screen may also show very light signs of use, but these are not noticeable during regular use. Despite these cosmetic imperfections, the device operates like new.
Good
Light surface marks visible up close.
BLight marks on the body
Fair
Fair devices exhibit more pronounced cosmetic wear, such as slightly deeper scratches or dents on the body. Screens may have light scratches that are slightly visible when the device is on. Even with these signs of wear, the device functions perfectly.
Not sold
MacPro-LA has no grade C.
CVisible marks on body and screen
Loop Mobile or MacPro-LA?
Is Loop Mobile or MacPro-LA cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Loop Mobile is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPhone costs $469, against $499 at MacPro-LA, as of October 15, 2026. MacPro-LA is cheaper for iPads ($229 against $1,106). Across all its devices, Loop Mobile starts at $469 and MacPro-LA starts at $229. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Loop Mobile or MacPro-LA have the longer warranty?
The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA, as of October 15, 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Loop Mobile and 30 days at MacPro-LA. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Loop Mobile or MacPro-LA give longer to return a device?
Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of October 15, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Loop Mobile and 1 year at MacPro-LA. Loop Mobile's policy says: "Free returns with a prepaid label; the item must be unused, in its original packaging with all accessories."
How do the grades at Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA compare?
Loop Mobile sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Fair; MacPro-LA sells Excellent 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 Loop Mobile or MacPro-LA have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026: 92 at MacPro-LA, against 54 at Loop Mobile. By device: 17 iPhones against 36 and 14 iPads against 18. MacPro-LA has more listings in 0 of the 2 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA?
For refurbished iPhones, yes: Back Market starts at $90 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 15, 2026, against $469 at the cheaper of Loop Mobile and MacPro-LA. Back Market has 1,101 iPhones listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
