Apple official refurb store: Save a ton of cash with our top picks of the week

We are back with another series of top picks from the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store. Apple's refurbishment process is rigorous, and each device comes with a 1-year warranty. Stock for these refurbished items can be limited, so it's best to act quickly.

Amazon may offer cheaper iPhone 16 Pro models, but Apple-certified refurbished units provide a higher level of assurance. Refurbished iPhones start at $699, with the 1TB 16 Pro Max at $1,269 being a standout deal – $330 less than the comparable 17 Pro Max and $130 less than the 512GB 17 Pro.

For Mac users, the MacBook Air is a reliable choice, available in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes with various RAM and storage options. The most budget-friendly option for high memory needs is the Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM, priced well below $3K. Other configurations with 48GB RAM offer upgraded Apple silicon, a nano-texture display, and more CPU and GPU cores.

The Apple Studio Display XDR, a high-end 27-inch 5K display, is now available through the Certified Refurbished Store, despite recent price hikes. The refurbished version offers a 15% discount, making it more affordable for those looking to upgrade their workspace. While not as feature-rich as the baseline Studio Display, the refurbished XDR model does include P3 and Adobe RGB color support, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a dual Thunderbolt 5 connection, allowing for daisy-chain setups.

Although design-wise, it may not be the best value, it remains a premium choice for those prioritizing aesthetics and performance.