Apple Online Store Now Offering Refurbished Current-Generation 27-Inch iMac Models

Apple today began offering refurbished models of the current-generation 27-inch iMac for the first time, roughly four months after the models initially launched.

The two stock configurations of the 27-inch iMac are currently available at 15% discounts compared to brand-new units, with the low-end refurbished model priced at $1529 vs. $1799 new and the high-end refurbished model priced at $1699 vs. $1999 new. Several higher-priced custom configurations are also currently available as refurbished units, with all refurbished models listed as shipping in 1-3 business days.

refurbished_imac_27_2012
The addition of refurbished 27-inch models comes nearly two months after Apple began offering refurbished 21.5-inch models, with supplies having remained tight for a number of months due to issues related to the thinner design of the new iMac. Apple is using a new lamination process for the display to achieve a thinner and more vivid screen, and that process reportedly was resulting in low yields, particularly for the larger 27-inch models.

Availability of the new iMacs improved markedly in early March, with shipping estimates for new orders of all stock configurations improving to "within 24 hours" at that time.

Related Roundup: iMac
Buyer's Guide: iMac (Caution)
Related Forum: iMac

Popular Stories

iphone 17 models

No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest

Thursday January 1, 2026 8:43 am PST by
Apple is not expected to release a standard iPhone 18 model this year, according to a growing number of reports that suggest the company is planning a significant change to its long-standing annual iPhone launch cycle. Despite the immense success of the iPhone 17 in 2025, the iPhone 18 is not expected to arrive until the spring of 2027, leaving the iPhone 17 in the lineup as the latest...
duolingo ad live activity

Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines

Friday January 2, 2026 1:36 pm PST by
Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines. According to multiple reports on Reddit, the Duolingo app has been displaying an ad for a "Super offer," which is Duolingo's paid subscription option. Apple's guidelines for Live Activity state that...
Clicks Communicator Feature

'Clicks Communicator' Unveiled — Will You Carry This With Your iPhone?

Friday January 2, 2026 6:35 am PST by
The company behind the BlackBerry-like Clicks Keyboard accessory for the iPhone today unveiled a new Android 16 smartphone called the Clicks Communicator. The purpose-built device is designed to be used as a second phone alongside your iPhone, with the intended focus being communication over content consumption. It runs a custom Android launcher that offers a curated selection of messaging...
Low Cost MacBook Feature A18 Pro

Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

Friday January 2, 2026 9:08 am PST by
Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing." TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more...
Low Cost A18 Pro MacBook Feature Pink

Apple's 2026 Low-Cost A18 Pro MacBook: What We Know So Far

Friday January 2, 2026 4:33 pm PST by
Apple is planning to release a low-cost MacBook in 2026, which will apparently compete with more affordable Chromebooks and Windows PCs. Apple's most affordable Mac right now is the $999 MacBook Air, and the upcoming low-cost MacBook is expected to be cheaper. Here's what we know about the low-cost MacBook so far. Size Rumors suggest the low-cost MacBook will have a display that's around 13 ...
Apple Fitness Plus hero

Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More

Friday January 2, 2026 6:43 am PST by
Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. The key announcements include: New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January. "Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log 12 workouts anytime in the month will win an ...
govee floor lamp

CES 2026: Govee Announces New Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Lights

Sunday January 4, 2026 5:00 am PST by
Govee today introduced three new HomeKit-compatible lighting products, including the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the successor to the Floor Lamp 2, and it offers Matter integration with the option to connect to HomeKit. The Floor Lamp 3 offers an upgraded LuminBlend+ lighting system that can reproduce 281...
Belkin 25W Battery magnetic

CES 2026: Belkin Announces Magnetic Ring Power Bank, Modular Dock, and More

Sunday January 4, 2026 3:02 pm PST by
Belkin today announced a range of new charging and connectivity accessories at CES 2026, expanding its portfolio of products aimed at Apple device users. UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring The lineup includes new Qi2 and Qi2.2 wireless chargers, magnetic power banks, a high-capacity laptop battery, and USB-C productivity accessories, with an emphasis on higher charging...

Top Rated Comments

bazinga!! Avatar
166 months ago
Who in their right mind would pay that kind of money for a Imac that is so overpriced and under powered? I understand Apple products are elegant and have good design but lets be real for a second here. Just my humble opinion. I guess the 27inch monitor would make it worth it for some people. Honestly. I like Apple products but never buy them new because of the over pricing.

Some of us work, that's a useful way to increase your purchasing power. Well I work too you say. In that case, maybe work a little harder or earn a degree or STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT APPLE'S PRICING POLICY WE ALL KNOW IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN NORMAL GODDAMN WINDOWS MACHINES.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
writingdevil Avatar
166 months ago
....I like Apple products but never buy them new because of the over pricing.

In reading posts from this person, I'm not sure why he/she takes so much time on an Apple site when almost every post has a negative comment about
Apple products. On the other hand, my Pops brother does the same thing about car sites. Just loves to sit at his computer and spout off about things he doesn't like. Pops says it keeps his "mind' busy. Never was able to find a wife...hmmm, so he's got lots of time to pick away.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
xkmxkmxlmx Avatar
166 months ago
Who in their right mind would pay that kind of money for a Imac that is so overpriced and under powered? I understand Apple products are elegant and have good design but lets be real for a second here. Just my humble opinion. I guess the 27inch monitor would make it worth it for some people. Honestly. I like Apple products but never buy them new because of the over pricing.

I am sure you're just a troll, but tell me again how these 27" iMacs are underpowered for the price?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
xkmxkmxlmx Avatar
166 months ago
Nvidia 660M w/512mb for starters

How much do you think that card sells for?

Please build me a PC with the exact specs in that 27" all in one with a screen that is similar in quality for significantly cheaper.

Please include comprable:
CPU
CPU Cooler
GPU
RAM
HDD
Motherboard (must have USB 3, Thunderbolt or similar high capacity transfer ports, ethernet, SD, and firewire if you want to get technical)
Case (you can't get a similar one and you know an all in one chasis is gonna add $$$)
Power supply
Operating system
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
I wouldn't normally say you need an audio card, but the sound on the new iMac is pretty great. It also outputs digital through mini toslink.

Throw in OS X, exceptional customer service and a nice aesthetic and I think you will find iMacs are probably one of fairest priced all in one computers out there.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bobenhaus Avatar
166 months ago
I am sure you're just a troll, but tell me again how these 27" iMacs are underpowered for the price?

Nvidia 660M w/512mb for starters
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bobenhaus Avatar
166 months ago
[url=https://cdn.macrumors.com/im/macrumorsthreadlogodarkd.png]Image (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/08/apple-online-store-now-offering-refurbished-current-generation-27-inch-imac-models/)[/url]


Apple today began offering refurbished models (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/imac/27) of the current-generation 27-inch iMac for the first time, roughly four months after the models initially launched.

The two stock configurations of the 27-inch iMac are currently available at 15% discounts compared to brand-new units, with the low-end refurbished model priced at $1529 vs. $1799 new and the high-end refurbished model priced at $1699 vs. $1999 new. Several higher-priced custom configurations are also currently available as refurbished units, with all refurbished models listed as shipping in 1-3 business days.

Image (https://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2013/04/refurbished_imac_27_2012.jpg)
The addition of refurbished 27-inch models comes nearly two months after Apple began offering refurbished 21.5-inch models (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/02/15/apple-online-store-offering-refurbished-current-generation-21-imac-shipping-in-1-3-days/), with supplies having remained tight (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/23/apple-blames-low-mac-sales-on-imac-supply-constraints/) for a number of months due to issues related to the thinner design of the new iMac. Apple is using a new lamination process (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/10/yields-of-27-inch-imac-displays-expected-to-improve-next-month/) for the display to achieve a thinner and more vivid screen, and that process reportedly was resulting in low yields, particularly for the larger 27-inch models.

Availability of the new iMacs improved markedly in early March (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/05/imac-shipping-estimates-improve-to-within-24-hours-in-apples-north-american-online-stores/), with shipping estimates for new orders of all stock configurations improving to "within 24 hours" at that time.

Article Link: Apple Online Store Now Offering Refurbished Current-Generation 27-Inch iMac Models (https://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/08/apple-online-store-now-offering-refurbished-current-generation-27-inch-imac-models/)

Who in their right mind would pay that kind of money for a Imac that is so overpriced and under powered? I understand Apple products are elegant and have good design but lets be real for a second here. Just my humble opinion. I guess the 27inch monitor would make it worth it for some people. Honestly. I like Apple products but never buy them new because of the over pricing.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)