Refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020) — Specs, Price & Buying Guide

The budget desktop Mac. Certified refurbished, 1-year warranty, free shipping.

Price Comparison

How our certified refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020) compares to other buying options:

Where to Buy	Price	Notes
LuxuriousComputers (our price)	$249	Best value + 1-yr warranty
Used market (eBay median)	$320	No warranty, buyer beware
Apple new (MSRP)	$699	Full retail price

Used market prices are 30-day eBay sold medians. Apple prices are current MSRP/refurb as of 2026. Our price reflects certified refurbished with 1-year warranty.

Specifications

Chip	Apple M1
CPU / GPU	8-core CPU, 7-8 core GPU
Memory	8GB unified memory
Storage	256GB SSD
Neural Engine	16-core Neural Engine
Process	5nm
Apple Model Number	MGNR3LL/A

Performance

3.2x faster than Intel i5, 5x faster GPU than Intel Iris Plus. The M1 chip in this Mac Mini M1 (2020) handles everything from web browsing to professional creative work.

What “Luxury Certified” Means

Every Mac Mini M1 (2020) we sell goes through our certification process before it ships:

All ports tested (Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet), RAM and storage verified, fan and thermal system inspected, iCloud lock cleared, factory reset to latest macOS.

If your Mac develops any hardware issue within one year, we replace the entire unit. No parts-only repairs, no depot waits. Direct from our Marion store.

Who This Is For

Home offices, developers, content creators, and families who want a powerful desktop Mac at a fraction of new pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020) as good as buying new?

Yes. Our Luxury Certified Mac Mini M1 (2020) goes through a full inspection process: All ports tested (Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet), RAM and storage verified, fan and thermal system inspected, iCloud lock cleared, factory reset to latest macOS. It performs identically to a new unit and comes with our 1-year whole-machine warranty.

How much can I save on a refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

Our refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020) starts at $249, which is 64% below Apple's $699 new price. You get the same hardware with a 1-year warranty at a significantly lower price.

What warranty comes with the refurbished Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

If your Mac develops any hardware issue within one year, we replace the entire unit. No parts-only repairs, no depot waits. Direct from our Marion store.

Can I trade in my old device toward a Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

Yes. Trade in any working Apple device and save 18% ($45 on this Mac Mini M1 (2020)). We also accept broken devices that Apple won't — cracked screens, dead logic boards, liquid damage. Your trade-in value is applied as store credit toward your purchase.

Do you offer financing on the Mac Mini M1 (2020)?

Yes. We offer Affirm and Klarna financing on orders over $50. For the Mac Mini M1 (2020) at $249, that's as low as $21/month with Affirm (subject to approval).