Don't wait for Black Friday to get these MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch deals

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It seems Apple isn’t waiting around for Black Friday deals, as it’s just announced price cuts for refurbished MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) and MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) models.

These are two of the best laptops you can buy right now, and come with a choice of powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. They are excellent productivity tools for anyone looking to do heavy-duty video editing or rendering - especially with these new lower prices.

A refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro is now being sold on Apple’s online store for $1,709 - a hefty saving of $290 compared to the price a new 14-inch MacBook Pro is usually sold for.

The high-end MacBook Pro 16-inch with M1 Max, which is also refurbished, now costs $2,989, a price cut of $510 from the usual figure.

In the UK, an entry-level refurbished 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro is now £1,619, a saving of £280. 

A refurbished 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro is £2,049, a saving of £350, and the model with the M1 Max (again, refurbished), is £2,819, a saving of £480.

Not in the US or UK? Scroll down for more MacBook Pro deals in your territory

As you can probably tell, it’s important to note that these are refurbished models, which means they may have been used before, or were demonstration products.

Best refurbished Macbook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch deals

Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): $1,999$1,709 at Apple
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Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FFKGP3LL%2FA%2Frefurbished-14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-pro-chip-with-8%25E2%2580%2591core-cpu-and-14%25E2%2580%2591core-gpu-space-gray" data-link-merchant="apple.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$1,999 $1,709 at Apple
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This big saving brings a refurbished MacBook Pro 14 down to its lowest ever price. While still a little expensive, this machine is a fantastic option for creative and productivity applications thanks to its combination of a powerful M1 Pro processor, gorgeous display, and fantastic premium design.

Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max): $3,499$2,989 at Apple
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Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max): <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435031/7613?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FFK1A3LL%2FA%2Frefurbished-16-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-max-chip-with-10%25E2%2580%2591core-cpu-and-32%25E2%2580%2591core-gpu-space-gray" data-link-merchant="apple.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$3,499 $2,989 at Apple
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This is a huge price cut for the powerful 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip. While this kind of power is overkill for many people, for creative professionals this is a superb offer.

Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): £1,899£1,619 at Apple
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Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro): <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FFKGR3B%2FA%2Frefurbished-14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-pro-chip-with-8%25E2%2580%2591core-cpu-and-14%25E2%2580%2591core-gpu-silver%3Ffnode%3Dd7b5016939a4731cd18ad229854b7e72a84f1ffdc69b2b9b0b7b62c2d83cb4ba594af6ff0b2f310deeb0d4d4ab6755975622be351aeb2b4fc8f77e5f3c6b3a8cf82b14bc37c6b0b9d58796cd91a7d61c" data-link-merchant="apple.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£1,899 £1,619 at Apple
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The UK also gets some great price cuts for the refurbished MacBook Pro 14-inch, and this model with the M1 Pro is very good value if you're looking for a small yet very powerful laptop to work on.

Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max): £3,299£2,819 at Apple
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Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max): <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/435298/7615?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fuk%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2FFK1H3B%2FA%2Frefurbished-16-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-max-chip-with-10%25E2%2580%2591core-cpu-and-32%25E2%2580%2591core-gpu-silver%3Ffnode%3Dd7b5016939a4731cd18ad229854b7e72a84f1ffdc69b2b9b0b7b62c2d83cb4ba594af6ff0b2f310deeb0d4d4ab6755975622be351aeb2b4fc8f77e5f3c6b3a8cf82b14bc37c6b0b9d58796cd91a7d61c" data-link-merchant="apple.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£3,299 £2,819 at Apple
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People in the UK can also get a huge price cut on the high-end MacBook Pro 16-inch model with the M1 Max chip. Again, this is refurbished, but Apple ensures it'll work and look as good as new.


Is it safe to buy refurbished MacBooks?

Absolutely - as long as you buy from a trusted retailer. These MacBooks come from Apple itself, and that means they go through a thorough refurbishment process, which includes repairing, cleaning and testing to ensure the products work correctly and appear as good as new.

You also get a one-year warranty from Apple, so buying refurbished is a great way to get lower prices, and could even beat many of the MacBook Black Friday deals we’re expecting to see.

Want to see what else is available this week? Head on over to our main MacBook deals page for more recommendations.

Matt Hanson
Managing Editor, Core Tech

Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. Ever since he got an Amiga A500+ for Christmas in 1991, he's loved using (and playing on) computers, and will talk endlessly about how The Secret of Monkey Island is the best game ever made.