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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished Studio Display XDR

Apple this month began selling certified refurbished Studio Display XDR models in the U.S. for the first time since the display was released in March. Availability extends to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and select other countries.

Studio Display XDR Dark
A refurbished Studio Display XDR with a VESA mount adapter and standard glass is priced at $2,459, down from $2,899 for the equivalent new configuration. This amounts to a 15% discount, which is typical for Apple's refurbished products.

A refurbished model with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand and standard glass is priced at $2,799, down from $3,299, which is likewise a 15% discount.

Refurbished models with nano-texture glass are also available at a discount.

Apple says it puts refurbished products through "full functionality testing" and a "thorough cleaning process and inspection," and they are covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty and eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage. In our view, Apple's own refurbished devices are virtually indistinguishable from brand-new devices.

The refurbished models come in a plain white box with a Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable.

The Studio Display XDR features a 27-inch screen with mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, six speakers, two Thunderbolt 5 ports with one providing up to 140W pass-through charging, and two USB-C ports.

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Top Rated Comments

6 weeks ago

I'd never get a refurbished anything. Just buying someone elses problems. 👎
Since these are refurbished by Apple, it means they very likely have fewer problems than new ones would because any potential issues were addressed. They also come with the same warranty that new ones do.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago
This monitor is so overpriced it's almost comical.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago
Can we lease this one too lol
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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6 weeks ago

I'd never get a refurbished anything. Just buying someone elses problems. 👎
I purchased a refurb 27” Cinema display in 2010 and it’s been in perfect working condition until today. It’s connected to my M2 Mac Mini via adapter.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ProTruckDriver Avatar
6 weeks ago

I'd never get a refurbished anything. Just buying someone elses problems. 👎
With all the positive feed back on my negative comment I may have to reconsider buying refurbished from Apple Products.
I always bought new all 76 years of my life, yeah, I'm that old.🤣
Looks like Apple could be an exception to buying refurbished. I'll read more about it in the coming days.
Thank you members for all the positive feedback on this subject. 😀
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago

I'd never get a refurbished anything. Just buying someone elses problems. 👎
Eh I’d only trust refurbished from Apple. And with the new whack prices I’m thinking I may only do refurbished going forward.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)