4 Best Apple Gadgets With High Resale Value
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Apple is one of the biggest companies in the world, applauded for its advancements in technology that has changed modern life as we know it. When you buy an Apple product, you are not just investing in technology — you are putting money towards shaping your life in new ways that you didn’t know were possible.
Like all tech, though, Apple products get upgraded. Fresh models hit the stores. New features, new designs and new gadgets mean it’s time to sell the old ones. If you own a piece of Apple hardware, chances are you might be able to fetch a great price on the resell market.
Here are four of the best Apple gadget that, if you decide to sell, have a high resale value.
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro revolutionized the way a laptop could work and function. Now, it’s one of the best gadgets from Apple to get a high resale value. This is especially true for MacBook Pros with the M1 or M2 chip, according to Matthias Woggon, the CEO and co-founder of eyefactive.
“These laptops boast great performance combined with long battery life, making them very desirable for professionals and thus always in demand,” Woggon said. “A well-cared-for M1 MacBook Pro can sell for about 60-75% of its purchase price even two years later. Their robustness, sleek design and smooth macOS experience make them a good investment.”
iPhone
While new iPhones continue to roll out on an almost annual basis, you do not have to worry that you can’t afford the latest model or what to do with your old iPhone. Sell it and use the proceeds to get the latest version from Apple.
“Devices that retain their value extremely well include the iPhone, for instance, flagship models like the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro,” Woggon described. “These devices often sell a year into ownership for their original price of 50 to 70% off. The thing is, they provide excellent build quality, top-notch cameras and tight ecosystem integration-that keeps them ahead of the rest for quite a long time.”
iPad Pro
The iPad from Apple is a tablet like no other and the iPad Pro is a tablet that can score more cash in resale than you might imagine.
“Other than the MacBook lineup, the iPad Pro is another gem among creatives and professionals alike. Designed to house either the M1 or M2 chip, coupling with the Apple Pencil and adding the Magic Keyboard, this device powers graphic design, note-taking and even some light coding,” Woggon explained.
“[The iPad Pro] often retains its resale value at around 55 to 70%, especially for newer models that boast high storage,” Woggon added. “The fusion of portability, excellent performance and versatility puts this device in very high demand.”
Apple Watch
These days, everyone has a smartwatch and the Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatches out there. If you are done using yours, consider selling it. You might be surprised by how much it goes for, particularly the Series 7 and 8, according to Woggon.
“It has fantastic health-tracking features, works very well with an iPhone and generally is just a stylish accessory that works quite well with most users,” Woggon said. “The resale value could be as high as 50 to 60% off of its original price, depending on the model and condition.”
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