Are Apple certified products good?

Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store offers savings on iPhones, iPads, Macs and more. All items come with a full warranty, and iOS devices are literally good as new. And although some buyers believe that “refurbished” is code for “used or defective in some way,” much of Apple’s gear is quite literally good as new.

What does certified refurbished Apple mean?

Discover the Apple Certified Refurbished promise. Every Apple Certified Refurbished product completes a rigorous refurbishment process that includes full testing that meets the same functional standards as new Apple products. Your refurbished device is truly “like new,” with special savings of up to 15\%.

How do I know if my Apple certification is refurbished?

Find Your iPhone’s Model Number

1. If the model number starts with M, it was purchased new from Apple.
2. If the model number starts with F, it was refurbished by Apple or a carrier.
3. If the model number starts with P, it was sold as a personalized iPhone with an engraving.

Does student discount apply to refurbished Apple products?

No. They are already discounted.

What is an Apple Certified refurbished product?

Every Apple Certified Refurbished product completes a rigorous refurbishment process that includes full testing that meets the same functional standards as new Apple products. Your refurbished device is truly “like new,” with special savings of up to 15\% less than when new.

Are refurbished iPhones as good as new?

In addition, with iOS devices, each one gets a new outer shell and a fresh battery so they’re ‘good as new’. Apple says its refurbishment procedures use the same basic technical guidelines that are used during its ‘Finished Goods’ testing procedures for retail products.

Why buy a refurbished Mac?

Every refurbished Mac that Apple sells undergoes a thorough certification process that enables marketability. The hard drive, encryption, network connections, displays, ports and overall productivity are tested on each product, so you can rest assured you’re getting a fully functioning Mac.

What is the warranty on a refurbished Apple iPhone?

Apple sells all of its refurbished products with the same one-year warranty and 90 days of phone support that it offers with all of its standard retail products. That means if something goes wrong with a refurbished product during the first 365 days after you buy it, Apple will fix the issue at no cost or offer a free replacement.