Wowcher is offering a refurbished 2013 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with a Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, and 8GB RAM for £169. The laptop originally launched at £1,249, and the deal saves over £1,500 compared to the latest MacBook Pro 14.2-inch with M5 chip, priced at £1,824 on Amazon.
The device features a retina display, making it suitable for streaming videos, research, and everyday admin tasks. While it lacks the speed and features of current models, it is a budget-friendly option for students and professionals heading to university in September.
Refurbished Condition and Customer Feedback
Wowcher assures that every refurbished device is fully tested and 'everything works perfectly', but notes there may be 'a few signs of wear-and-tear'. Customer reviews on Trustpilot are mixed. One buyer said: 'I have ordered a few laptops from Wowcher, and they say refurbished, but they arrive as if they’re new. Brilliant deals.' Another noted: 'My iPad Air arrived within a week. Being refurbished, I expected a few marks, but it's in near-new condition.'
However, some were less impressed. A customer wrote: 'I bought an Apple Watch. It arrived with no box, instructions or the special charging cable. On top of the price, I had to pay a further £11.98 for postage and the charger.' Another reviewer said: 'I ordered a refurbished Chromebook, I paid £11.99 with the speedy next-day delivery. The Chromebook itself is great, but it came four days late.'
Alternative Options and Comparable Deals
For those hesitant about refurbished models, Amazon Resale offers multiple MacBook Pro options starting at £509.99 for a 2020 model. Back Market sells a 2015 MacBook Pro for £169. Alternatively, new laptops from Dell and Acer are available at lower prices: the Dell Chromebook 11 at £412.98 and the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 at £549.99, which includes 12 months of Google AI Pro.
The MacBook Pro deal on Wowcher is marked as 'running out', encouraging quick purchase.
