Apple 的手机、平板电脑和笔记本电脑系列非常出色，但价格相当昂贵。好消息是，您可以获得翻新到几乎全新状态的 iPhone、iPad 或MacBook，并在新产品的价格上享受相当大的折扣。
有几家零售商专门翻新Apple产品并以有竞争力的价格转售。如果您居住在美国(USA)，我们收集了一些查找和购买翻新 iPhone、iPad 和MacBook(MacBooks)的最佳地点。
“翻新”是什么意思？
在考虑翻新的Apple产品之前，您首先应该了解“翻新”一词的含义。使用翻新产品，这意味着它们被出售给然后交易或出售的人。
但是，该设备经过测试，任何有故障的组件都将被更换或维修。通常(Generally)，翻新也意味着设备已经清洁，但可能会出现轻微的外观损坏，例如划痕或磨损痕迹。但是，就功能而言，它们应该与新产品一样好。
翻新设备与“开箱”产品不同。开箱产品已打开但从未使用过。所以它们本质上是新的，可能缺少配件，并且只提供适度的折扣。
翻新设备通常以 1 年保修期出售，这进一步使它们与购买普通二手设备区分开来。保修期可能比新产品短，或者有排除某些事情的特殊条款和条件。不过，您可以保证，如果在保修期内出现严重问题，您有一些追索权。
在您购买翻新产品之前，请阅读(Read)此内容
虽然翻新在广义上意味着相同的事情，但经销商之间的细节可能存在显着差异。阅读每家公司的翻新流程和政策以确保您承担的风险数量是合理的，这一点很重要。
首先，注意他们如何测试设备，然后修复他们发现的故障。特别(Pay)注意电池的处理方式。更换Apple产品中的电池一直是一个问题。当涉及到 iPhone、iPad 和一些MacBook(MacBooks)时，电池是粘在里面的。它们可以更换，但这不是一项简单的工作。
如果某家公司不更换其翻新设备中的电池，请尝试为翻新产品中的电池找到可接受的政策。iPhone 和MacBook(MacBooks)等设备可以报告它们当前的电池健康状况，您会想知道这个组件还剩多少寿命。
需要您注意的另一个主要领域是保修政策。我们认为 1 年保修是一个很好的最低保修期。任何不到一年的时间，可能没有足够的时间让更严重的隐藏问题显现出来。
请务必熟悉每项保修所涵盖的内容。请记住(Remember)，任何保证都不能凌驾于消费者法律之上。在某些地方，消费者保护法允许您在特定条件下退货，无论给定退货政策如何规定。
最后，请确保您购买的翻新Apple产品此时不会太旧而无法使用。例如，您可以在Apple iPad Air 2上获得超值的翻新优惠，但它是 2014 年的平板电脑。虽然 iOS 15 仍然支持它，但我们正接近其生命周期的终点，并且可能与应用程序不兼容。因此，除非您对它有非常特定的用途，否则最好寻找一些更新的东西。
如需进一步阅读，请查看您是否应该购买翻新的 Mac：优点和缺点(Should You Buy a Refurbished Mac: Pros & Cons)(Should You Buy a Refurbished Mac: Pros & Cons)。
1.直接从 Apple Store 购买(Buy Directly From the Apple Store)
Apple本身很可能是购买翻新 iPhone、iPad 或MacBook的最佳场所。这是您可以在翻新状态下获得任何Apple产品的少数几个地方之一。(Apple)这包括Apple Watch、Mac Mini和大型桌面Mac(Macs)。
他们（显然）是维修产品的专家。他们只使用原装零件，并提供与新产品几乎相同的保修和售后支持。
从Apple(Apple)购买翻新产品的主要缺点是折扣不如其他选项那么高。但是，您可以用旧的Apple产品换取商店信用，从而使交易更加甜蜜。
一个很好的例子是解锁的 iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB。它比新型号的零售价低近 300 美元，包括新电池和外壳。
2.从亚马逊获取“更新”的小工具(Get “Renewed” Gadgets From Amazon)
亚马逊(Amazon)有一个特殊的产品类别，称为“翻新(renewed)”产品，包括二手、翻新和开箱产品。
亚马逊使用符合其要求的第三方翻新商。这些产品必须至少剩余 80% 的电池容量，如果是“更新的优质”产品，则必须剩余 90%。更新的小工具在距离眼睛 12 英寸或更远时也必须没有明显的缺陷。如果您从Amazon Renewed Store购买 iPhone ，您还应该知道他们不保证原始防水等级（如果有）。
除亚马逊自己的设备外，所有更新的产品均享有特殊的有限保修(special limited warranty)。可悲的是，标准保修期仅为 90 天。但是，如果您购买“更新的优质”产品，您将获得一年保修。除了盗窃、意外损坏和篡改外，亚马逊(Amazon)对退货非常慷慨，如果出现问题，您几乎肯定会获得退款。
这是MacBook Pro(MacBook Pro)上的一个很好的例子。只需不到 700 美元，您就可以拥有一台 15 英寸的MacBook Pro，其电池容量至少剩余 80%，并且其Core i7 CPU的性能足以满足大多数用户的需求。
3.百思买翻新产品(Best Buy Refurbished Products)
百思买(Best Buy)是美国(USA)最大的零售商之一，但其大多数客户可能不知道他们经营翻新电子产品和新产品。他们翻新的电脑产品通过了GeekSquad的认证，正如百思买(Best Buy)所描述的那样，这些产品已经恢复到“像新”一样的状态。
这些产品的保修因每个产品而异，因此请务必单独检查条款。他们的翻新产品受益于与新产品相同的退货和换货政策。
在这里，一个很好的例子是这款Space Grey 64GB (Space Gray 64GB) Apple iPad Mini 4 Wi-Fi。
Other World Computing是一家专业的翻新商，并且可能是翻新(World Computing)Mac(Macs)最知名的卖家之一。他们的技术人员通过了Apple 认证(Apple Certified)，他们甚至可以对Mac进行自定义升级，因此在性能或(Macs)SSD空间方面，您可以获得比新产品更好的东西。
请务必检查每件产品的保修，但例如，我们在OWC网站上查看的(OWC)Apple工厂翻新电脑提供自购买之日起一年的有限保修。您还可以获得 14 天退款保证，只要密封（如果适用）没有损坏。否则，将收取 15% 的进货费。
OWC还提供名为(OWC)OWC Eclipse的延长保修选项，因此只需支付额外费用，您就可以更加安心。
OWC的一个例子就是这款 27 英寸 iMac 5K Retina Display机型。
5.万事通(Mac of All Trades)
Mac of All Trades是另一家专业的Apple产品翻新商，拥有超过 25 年的历史。他们使用经过认证的技术人员来翻新他们的产品，在美国(USA)境内提供免费送货服务，并提供免费硬件保修。
提供的产品种类繁多，而且周转速度似乎相当快，所以如果您没有找到想要的东西，请定期回来查看。他们的翻新产品包括一年保修，但您可以选择额外支付两年“白金保修”选项。
我们确实喜欢Mac of All Trades让您可以在产品页面上快速添加配件和其他可选配件，这样您就可以清楚地了解购买所需的一切所需的费用。
Mac of All Trades的一个例子是这款第 5代(Generation)12.9 英寸Apple iPad Pro Wi-Fi 128GB。这是出厂密封的翻新 iPad。
在撰写本文时，这是最新型号，比新型号便宜约 100 美元。考虑到你得到的东西几乎一样，那 10% 的节省是不容忽视的，而且你可以先用旧的Apple产品进行交易，从而获得更好的交易。
6.翻新我(Refurb.me)
Refurb.me与此处列出的其他商店略有不同。他们自己不翻新任何东西。相反，该公司会整理一份来自经过认证的翻新商的产品清单，让您快速比较交易。
这样做的一个缺点是没有全面保修，因此您必须单独检查每个产品。但是，Refurb.me只允许具有至少 30 天保修的产品。他们还方便地将来自最大经销商的所有保修信息汇总到一个网页上(single web page)。
这是迄今为止比较可订购的翻新Apple产品的最快方式。您还可以设置电子邮件提醒，以便您知道符合您需求的产品何时可用。对于所有玫瑰金粉丝来说，这是一个至关重要的功能，因为这种颜色的(Rose Gold)Apple产品似乎从来没有很长时间可用。
翻新(Refurb)。它也很棒，因为它不仅限于苹果(Apple)的主线产品。您还可以搜索AirPods、Pro XDR Displays、HomePods、Apple TV(Apple TVs)以及任何带有Apple标志的东西。
当您选择“Mac”等类别时，您还可以从“500 美元以下的 MacBook”或“剪刀式键盘”等标准搜索参数中进行选择。准确地找到您正在寻找的东西真的很简单。
例如，在这里，我们搜索了状况良好的 2020款 MacBook Air 。(MacBook Air)
如您所见，结果向我们展示了与不同制造商的此描述相匹配的产品。我们特别喜欢您可以确切地看到与MacBook Air(MacBook Air)的当前新价格相比您节省了多少。
7.后台市场(Back Market)
Back Market（黑市(Black )上的一个明显游戏）是一个具有时尚幽默感的网站，但最重要的是，它有很多关于翻新技术的优惠。它不仅限于Apple产品。如果您想跳到栅栏的Android端，Back Market 也提供三星的产品。(Samsung)
他们还更新了Apple AirPods，这是相对罕见的，因为它们会进入人们的耳朵。如果您正在寻找翻新的MacBook或 iPad，那么您就在 Back Market 的舒适区，他们有很多优惠。作为一个很好的小接触，每个产品列表还告诉你你已经拯救了多少电子垃圾，所以你对自己感觉特别好。
2020 款MacBook Pro(MacBook Pro)就是一个很好的例子，该网站很有帮助地指出，它的售价比零售价低 24%。
8.整理(Decluttr)
Decluttr是一家普通二手商品在线商店，您可以在其中轻松出售您的商品或购买二手商品。他们有专门的经过认证的翻新技术(certified refurbished tech)部分，其中包括 iPhone、MacBook(MacBooks)、iMac、iPad 甚至 iPod。
这些翻新产品提供针对技术缺陷和工艺不当的一年有限保修。还有一个 14 天的“无问题”退货政策，以防您在收到产品后很快感到灼伤。
我们喜欢Decluttr列出了他们为他们的产品所做的一整套检查，例如这个广泛的 iPhone 测试列表。
他们还使用PhoneCheck来计算 iPhone 电池的健康状况并更换出现故障的电池。
Decluttr的一个例子就是这款原始级别的 64GB iPhone X。
完好如新！
有了所有这些翻新Apple产品的重要来源，您几乎不得不想知道为什么有人会购买新产品。话又说回来，如果没有这些人购买新 iPad，就不会有任何东西可以翻新！
The 8 Best Places to Buy Refurbished iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks
Apple’s range оf phones, tablets, and lаptops is excellent but rather expensive. The good news is that yoυ can gеt аn iPhone, iPad, or MacBook that’s refυrbished to almost new condition for a sizable discount on the price оf a new product.
There are several retailers who specialize in refurbishing Apple products and reselling them at competitive prices. If you live in the USA, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to find and buy refurbished iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.
What Does It Mean to be “Refurbished”?
Before considering a refurbished Apple product, the first thing you should understand is what the term “refurbished” means. Refurbished products are used, which means they were sold to someone who then traded it in or sold it.
However, the device is tested, and any faulty components are replaced or repaired. Generally, refurbishment also means the device has been cleaned, but minor cosmetic damage such as scratches or scuff marks may be present. However, in terms of functionality, they should be as good as a new product.
Refurbished devices are not the same as “open box” products. Open-box products have been opened but never used. So they are essentially new, might have missing accessories, and only carry a modest discount.
Refurbished devices are usually sold with a 1-year warranty, which further sets them apart from buying a plain used device. The warranty period may be shorter than for a new product or have special terms and conditions that exclude certain things. Still, you have the assurance that if something serious goes wrong within the warranty period, you have some recourse.
Before You Buy a Refurbished Product, Read This
While refurbishment broadly means the same things, there may be significant differences in the fine details among dealers. It’s important to read each company’s refurbishment process and policies to make sure that the amount of risk you’re taking on is reasonable.
First, pay attention to how they test devices and then repair faults they find. Pay special attention to how batteries are handled. Replacing batteries in Apple products has been an issue for some time. The batteries are glued in when it comes to iPhones, iPads, and some MacBooks. They can be replaced, but it’s not a simple job.
If a given company doesn’t replace batteries in their refurbished devices, try to find their acceptable policy for batteries in refurbished products. Devices like iPhones and MacBooks can report on their current battery health, and you will want to know how much life is left in this component.
The other major area that needs your attention is the warranty policy. We think that a 1-year warranty is a good minimum warranty. Any period less than one year and there may not be enough time for more serious hidden problems to manifest.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with what each warranty covers. Remember that no warranty can override consumer laws. In some places, there are consumer protection laws that let you return products under certain conditions regardless of what a given return policy says.
Finally, be sure that the Apple product you buy refurbished isn’t too old at this point to be useful. For example, you can get great refurbished deals on an Apple iPad Air 2, but it’s a tablet from 2014. While iOS 15 still supports it, we’re getting close to the end of its lifecycle and potential incompatibility with apps. So unless you have a very specific use for it, it’s probably better to look for something a little newer.
For further reading, have a look at Should You Buy a Refurbished Mac: Pros & Cons.
Apple itself is quite possibly the best place to buy a refurbished iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. This is one of the few places you can get any Apple product in a refurbished state. That includes the Apple Watch, Mac Mini, and the big desktop Macs.
They are (obviously) the experts at repairing their products. They only use genuine parts and offer almost the same warranty and after-sales support you get with a new product.
The main drawback when buying refurbished products from Apple itself is that the discounts aren’t quite as steep as other options. However, you can trade your old Apple stuff for store credit, sweetening the deal even further.
An example of a great deal is an unlocked iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB. It’s nearly $300 less than the retail price for a new model and includes a new battery and outer shell.
Amazon has a special category of products known as “renewed” products, including pre-owned, refurbished, and open-box products.
Amazon uses third-party refurbishers who comply with their requirements. These products must have at least 80% of their battery capacity left or 90% in the case of “Renewed Premium” products. Renewed gadgets must also have no visible imperfections when held 12 inches or further from the eye. If you’re buying an iPhone from the Amazon Renewed Store, you should also be aware that they don’t guarantee the original waterproof rating, if any.
Except for Amazon’s own devices, all renewed products are covered by a special limited warranty. The standard warranty is only 90 days, sadly. However, if you buy a “renewed premium” product, you’ll get a one-year warranty instead. Apart from theft, accidental damage, and tampering, Amazon is pretty generous with their returns, and you’ll almost certainly get a refund if there’s something wrong.
Here’s an example of a great deal on a MacBook Pro. For less than $700, you could have a 15-inch MacBook Pro with at least 80% of its battery capacity left and more than enough performance from its Core i7 CPU for most users.
Best Buy is one of the largest retailers in the USA, but most of its customers probably don’t know that they deal in refurbished electronics and new items. Their refurbished computer products are certified by GeekSquad, and as Best Buy describes it, the products have been restored to “like-new” condition.
The warranty for these products varies on a per-product basis, so be sure to check the terms individually. Their refurbished products benefit from the same return and exchange policy as new products.
Here, an example of a great deal is this Space Gray 64GB Apple iPad Mini 4 Wi-Fi.
Other World Computing is a specialist refurbisher and probably one of the best-known sellers of refurbished Macs. Their technicians are Apple Certified, and they can even do custom upgrades to Macs so you can get something better than new when it comes to performance or SSD space.
Be sure to check the warranty for each product, but as an example, the Apple factory refurbished computers we looked at on the OWC site come with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. You also get a 14-day money-back guarantee, as long as the seal (if applicable) isn’t broken. Otherwise, there’s a 15% restocking fee.
OWC also offers an extended warranty option called OWC Eclipse, so for an additional fee, you can have a little more peace of mind.
An example of a great deal from OWC is this 27-inch iMac 5K Retina Display model.
Mac of All Trades is another specialist Apple product refurbisher in the business for more than 25 years. They use certified technicians to refurbish their products, offer free shipping within the contiguous USA, and a free hardware warranty.
The selection of products on offer is staggering, and the turnover rate seems to be quite fast, so if you don’t find what you want, check back regularly. Their refurbished products include a one-year warranty, but you do get the option of adding a two-year “Platinum Coverage” option for an additional amount.
We do like that Mac of All Trades lets you quickly add accessories and other optional extras right there on the product page, so you get a clear idea of what it will cost to buy everything you need.
An example of a great deal from Mac of All Trades is this 5th Generation 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro Wi-Fi 128GB. It’s a factory-sealed refurbished iPad.
At the time of writing, this is the latest model for about $100 less than a new model. Considering you’re getting pretty much the same thing, that 10% saving isn’t to be sniffed at, and you can get an even better deal by trading in your old Apple stuff first.
Refurb.me is a little different from the other stores listed here. They don’t refurbish anything themselves. Instead, the company curates a list of products from certified refurbishers and lets you quickly compare deals.
One downside of this is that there’s no blanket warranty, so you’ll have to check each product individually. However, Refurb.me only allows products with a minimum 30-day warranty. They’ve also handily brought together all the warranty information from the biggest resellers on a single web page.
This is by far the fastest way to compare refurbished Apple products available for order. You can also set up an email alert, so you know the minute a product matching your needs becomes available. That’s a crucial feature for all you Rose Gold fans out there since there never seem to be any Apple products in that color available for very long.
Refurb. It is also great because it’s not just limited to the mainline Apple stuff. You can also search for things like AirPods, Pro XDR Displays, HomePods, Apple TVs, and anything that has an Apple logo on it.
When you select a category like “Mac,” you can also choose from standard search parameters like “MacBooks Under $500” or “Scissor Keyboard.” It’s really simple to find exactly what you’re looking for.
For example, here, we’ve searched for a 2020 MacBook Air in excellent condition.
As you can see, the results show us products that match this description from different manufacturers. We particularly like that you can see exactly how much you’re saving compared to the current new price for that MacBook Air.
Back Market (an apparent play on Black Market) is a site with a hip sense of humor, but most of all, it’s got lots of great deals on refurbished technology. It’s not just limited to Apple products. Back Market offers products from Samsung as well, if you want to hop over to the Android side of the fence.
They also renew Apple AirPods, which is a relative rarity given that they go inside people’s ears. If you’re looking for a refurbished MacBook or iPad, then you’re in Back Market’s comfort zone, and they have great deals. As a nice little touch, each product listing also tells you how much e-waste you’ve saved the planet, so you get to feel extra good about yourself.
A great example of a good deal is this 2020 MacBook Pro, which the site helpfully indicates sells 24% less than its retail price.
Decluttr is a general used goods online store where you can easily sell your stuff or buy used stuff. They have a dedicated certified refurbished tech section which includes iPhones, MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, and even iPods.
These refurbished products come with a one-year limited warranty against technical defects and improper workmanship. There’s also a 14-day “no questions asked” return policy in case you feel burned soon after receiving your product.
We love that Decluttr lists the complete set of checks that they do for their products, such as this extensive iPhone testing list.
They also use PhoneCheck to calculate the health of an iPhone’s battery and replace batteries that fail.
An example of a great deal from Decluttr is this pristine-grade 64GB iPhone X.
Good as New!
With all these great sources of refurbished Apple products, you almost have to wonder why anyone buys them new. Then again, there wouldn’t be anything to refurbish without those people buying a new iPad!
