Apple 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.

The MacBook arrived quicker and in better condition than I expected. The seller shipped it from a nearby location, and it was delivered the next day.The MacBook came with an aluminum-look skin, which I didn’t mind for the first few hours—but I ultimately decided to peel it off. I was pleasantly surprised to find only minor scratches on the top lid, which you’d have to look closely to even notice. There was also very light keyboard wear, but after a quick cleaning, it was barely visible. The screen is in perfect condition, and the ports appear to have been barely used.Battery health is at 86%, which isn’t bad. Since this is a 16" model with a larger battery, it actually lasts a bit longer per charge than my previous 13" MacBook Pro M1. The MacBook came with a generic 140W power adapter and MagSafe-to-USB-C cable. I had hoped for a genuine Apple charger, but I’ve been using my own 65W Apple adapter, and it works great.Spec-wise, I received exactly the chip and RAM configuration I ordered. As a bonus, I was shipped a model with 2TB of storage—sweet!Overall, despite the battery being at 86% and receiving a non-Apple power adapter, this has been an incredible purchase and experience. I'm glad I bought from Macs Depot. 10/10!