Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) review

For buyers who want MacBook Pro hardware below $2,000, Apple's refurbished store had the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 in silver at $1,609 on November 14, 2026, down from a was-price of $1,899. Apple's listing shows a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD, a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and Touch ID. Ports match the new M6 model: three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack and MagSafe 3, and Apple quotes up to 24 hours of battery life. It ships with a 70W USB-C adapter and a 2 m MagSafe 3 cable. The trade-off is age: this model was originally released in October 2025, and Apple says the M6 that replaced it delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 1.3x faster Xcode builds. Refurbished stock is limited. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

buyers who want a MacBook Pro display and ports for under $1,700

Price

$1,609 at Apple for 16GB and 1TB (was $1,899).

Silver Now $1,609.00 Was $1,899.00 Save $290.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Apple M5 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• 16GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD
• 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• Up to 24 hours of battery life, per Apple's listing
• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, headphone jack and MagSafe 3

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $390 less than the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
• Strength: Same port selection as the new M6 model
• Strength: One-year Apple warranty and 14-day returns
• Weakness: Previous-generation M5 chip, which Apple says the M6 beats by up to 30% in graphics
• Weakness: Supplies are limited and configurations change
• Weakness: Ships with a 70W adapter rather than a fast-charge 96W adapter

Key facts

• Price checked: $1,609 (was $1,899)
• Chip: M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU
• Memory and storage: 16GB, 1TB
• Originally released: October 2025
• Warranty: One year, Apple

Where it ranks

Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) is No. 4 in our Best MacBooks verdict.