2021 MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Max Chip, 16-inch, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Space Gray (Renewed)

I’m really happy with this purchase. I received the 32-core version, and the battery health is around 90%. Aside from some shine on the keyboard, the machine is basically flawless with almost no scratches. 1. Yes — even in 2025, this is still a very powerful laptop. 2. You can choose “other sellers,” but I personally went with Sold and Shipped by Amazon. It took a few extra days, but it was worth it. I’m pretty sure the unit I got has never been repaired or opened — all the screws look brand-new, and the system was still on an August 2024 version. I feel like Amazon just cleaned it, wiped the data, and put it into storage, which is exactly what I wanted cause it lets me see the laptop’s true condition. I don’t trust third-party “refurbished” units cause you never really know what repairs were done, what parts they used, or whether you’ll actually receive something in “excellent” condition. 3. Based on other reviews, it seems like Amazon mixes the 24-core and 32-core GPU models together, so you won’t know which one you’ll get until it arrives. Unless you have very specific needs, getting the 24-core version isn’t a big deal — you won’t notice a difference in daily use unless you’re a true professional user or someone who actually plays games on a Mac (pls dont). 4. After it arrives, you should check the display (it’s extremely expensive to replace — if there’s any dead pixels, I recommend returning it) and make sure the keyboard is fine. You can check your GPU core count and battery cycles in System Report. Then definitely run Apple Diagnostics to make sure there’s no hardware issues. If you’re extra cautious, you can test your SSD speed with Blackmagic and run Geekbench to confirm CPU/GPU performance. 5. Mine came with a 96W charger that looks original but has no branding, plus a USB-C cable. 96W can’t fully support this laptop under maximum load, but it’s definitely enough for everyday use. The USB-C ports on this machine only go up to 100W, so if you want to actually hit 140W charging, you’ll need a 140W power adapter and a MagSafe cable. 6. On the older MacBooks, the design basically forced you to replace the entire top case for repairs, but this generation has been redesigned. You can replace keycaps or the battery much more easily. If you’ve ever owned a MacBook with a Touch Bar, you know exactly what I mean. Overall, this was a great deal for me. I compared and researched for quite a while before buying, and eventually chose the “Sold by Amazon” option. The only thing that worried me was noticing reviews after I checked out saying some people received the 24-core version.

This laptop is amazing. Coming out of the box, it looked brand new. I havent had any issues. I am a graphic designer, so this laptop is capable of running all illustrator, photoshop, indesign, and even after effects with no problem at all. Especially with after effects, I can run it well without any issues. The battery life is also so much longer than my last macbook. The large display is also very nice and has a beautiful picture on the screen. Exporting things also is very quick, especially with motion graphics. Honestly I feel like it is very much worth the money for the beefy specs it has, the M1 max chip is great. This laptop was a great investment overall

So far so good! The device is everything I was expecting and more! There was one barely visible ding on the side, like super tiny hard to see. I only realized it by running my hand along the edges. Outside of that it looks and runs like a brand new laptop. Everything works and battery life is above 80%.

After returning from a 6 month international film trip, my old Mac died and I thought I lost all the footage. Fortunately it was backed up, but I literally had to launch a crowd funding campaign to help fund a new computer. A month later, I finally had enough money to get a new computer and I made sure to buy from Smart Resale CA because they had better reviews compared to the other company that is included in this listing (Amazon should be more transparent about that, because if you don’t know to look for it, you’ll miss the fact you can have multiple sellers under one listing). So I get the MacBook M1 Max, and it’s perfect for a week, and then the screen suddenly glitches out one day, crashes, and when I turn it back on, all I get a blurred out screen. Eventually it started up properly, but this time had horizontal lines across the display. After contacting them to see if they could they could send a replacement or do something to help ensure I’m not without a computer again for weeks once I return it, they said the only thing they could do is ensure they refunded me as soon as it arrived back to them. So I send it back, 4 days later it arrives to them on a Friday early afternoon. I wasn’t able to view the screen (even over HDMI) after resetting it before returning and so I contacted them to make sure they properly wipe it (Putting a lot of faith and trust that my wipe worked and that they’ll do it again properly to ensure no information is recovered and stollen). That alone is enough reason alone for why I would never another MacBook off Amazon without being able to get Apple Care (which you can’t with these given the year and the fact it’s being sold by rando 3rd party companies). So they were responsive throughout the weekend and this whole process which I’ll give them credit for, but when I asked for my refund they send me some BS today (Monday) saying that were off work Friday and through the weekend, and that they do their best to process refunds as quickly as possible (despite still messaging me every single day throughout the weekend, and explicitly stating that they would process the refund immediately after receiving the computer). So now, I’m going on over a week without the refund being processed (not accounting for the delay back to my card once they do submit it), and every day that this goes on, is another day I’m loosing money and longer my money is held up before I can buy a new computer. This isn’t a $20 supplement, it’s a $2,000 computer that most people are likely buying for work and need to work. The fact Amazon doesn’t have a better system for ensuring there are big waiting periods for either customers or seller with high ticket items like this is astonishing, but the fact is, it’s a toss up if you will get a faulty computer, and if you do, just know, that Smart Resale will not make it easy for you to return or replace, and you can’t get Apple care, so if you’re computer dies after the return window closes, you are going to be out half the cost of the computer. Hope this helps save someone $2000 and weeks of headache and time loss.

So, this was sold as being in “excellent” condition. For the most part, it is, but it has a few obvious imperfections that I think make “good” a more accurate assessment of its condition. Roughly 10 minor divots in the display, though not very noticeable when the display is illuminated, and less so with an anti-glare screen protector over it. Seemed to have some sort of stickiness around the lid and in the crevice around the trackpad. Bits of debris under some of the keys, though, the keys weren’t worn down at all like I was expecting. A big one was the battery health. Anything under 80%, I’d planned to return it. Luckily, it’s at 88%, which feels fair to me at the price point. Though, the lack of a MagSafe cable is a bit of a drag. Last issue. Small gashes/gouges around the edges of the lid, and some light scratches on the outer bottom of the body. If you can live with some cosmetic imperfections, this is well worth the money over buying new. P.S., it was labeled as being “Silver,” but it’s Space Gray.

This laptop is in pristine condition and has a 96% battery life. It has a 32-core GPU, not the 24-core one. It’s such a great deal! The shipping is fast and reliable. I love it and I’ve been using it for almost a year now, traveling everywhere with it. Thank you so much!

I ordered this MacBook in “Excellent” condition, so I was expecting it to arrive with very minimal visible wear. The laptop itself seems good so far, but mine did arrive with two very noticeable scratches, which was disappointing for something listed at that condition level. I included pictures so the scratches are easy to see. The battery health is at 86%, so that part does match the advertised greater than 80% battery condition. I appreciated that because battery health is one of the bigger things I look at when buying a renewed MacBook. Performance wise, the MacBook feels solid and works as expected. The main issue for me is really the cosmetic condition. A couple small marks would not bother me much, but these scratches are visible enough that I would not personally call this Excellent. Overall, I am mostly happy with the MacBook, but the condition rating feels a little generous based on what I received. It is still a good machine, just not quite as clean cosmetically as I expected.

Love this computer! Came in amazing condition. There was a stain on the outside where the previous owner had a “Life is good” sticker, but other than that, no issues whatsoever. Performs incredibly well! Would highly recommend going this route if you’re on a tight budget. If there was anything about purchasing this that was questionable, I’d say it would be related to the power supply that came with it, as it is definitely aftermarket. We’ll see how long it lasts. This was also my second one, as the first one I purchased, got damaged some how while in my backpack, However, having purchased the warranty package with that one, they gave me money back, and I bought this one as an upgrade, with the warranty package as well!

Muy satisfecho con la compra. Me tocó la versión con GPU de 32 núcleos y, tras corroborar su funcionamiento y pasarle el Apple Diagnostics, todo funciona al 100%. Pantalla: Impecable, sin píxeles muertos ni rayones. Batería: Llegó con alrededor de 210 ciclos de carga, excelente para un equipo usado. Teclado: En inglés, con marcas de uso normales (nada maltratado). Estética: Solo un pequeño detalle estético en la tapa debajo de la manzana, nada importante. Es un equipo lanzado en 2021; obviamente no es nuevo, pero cumple de sobra. Con 32 GB de RAM, 1 TB de SSD y esta potencia, no hay nada mejor en el mercado por este precio. Lista para cualquier trabajo pesado e incluso para jugar ¿Por qué no? ¡Gran compra!

So, Item was not as described. I was afraid of this when purchasing & reading the reviews. I got the space grey 1TB 32GB of RAM so different then what was describe but not in a bad way 😅? It did come with a grey skin on it. Honestly I’m afraid of what I will find if I remove it so I left. I’ve been using the laptop for a couple weeks now and it runs great! Coming from the 2019 intel pro, it’s kinda crazy! The battery is in great condition & so is the screen. While sceptical at first, I think I would take chance at buying another renewed device & would recommend it as well, especially if you can’t afford buying a brand new one. It seems you never know what your gonna get

So far it has been great. No issues.

Al principio tenía mis dudas en comprar esta computadora como mi segunda estación de trajo, ya que tengo la M3 Max y quería el M1 Max para una estación secundaria. Nunca había comprado un artículo renovado, para mi sorpresa llegó totalmente nuevo! Cargador de 120w nuevo y cable igual nuevo, con 5 ciclos de carga y literalmente la computadora esta nueva!! Supongo es cuestión de suerte, pero si estás pensado en adquirirla te aseguro que esta bien la potencia y si la comparo con mi M3 Max la diferencia es notoria pero no tanta porque recordemos que es el M1 Max y cuando salió Apple hizo un increíble trabajo

La recibí 2 dias antes de la fecha normal. Su calidad diseño es excelente. Me llego con 100% de capacidad de batería, no pensé que fuera a llegar tan intacta. Estética de 10, bocinas excelentes, suenan increíble, bien empaquetada y actualizada a Ventura OS. Viene prácticamente nueva! El único inconveniente es que viene con teclado de USA, no trae la letra enie. Ja, aun no la configuro. Ahora, yo me dedico a la industria audiovisual, justamente la compre para edición de video, mezcla de audio, edición de foto y un poco de diseño. Voy a actualizar la reseña una vez instale el software y empiece a trabajar. Por ahora, todo es felicidad y satisfacción con la compra!