While Apple does offer certified refurbished M4 Mac and MacBook models at a discount, you can find better offers elsewhere.
16-inch MacBook Pro
Since mid-February, Apple has been offering refurbished M4 Mac models in its online store. The models, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Pro, offer consumers a way to get the newer releases at a slightly cheaper rate, while still being an officially certified by Apple product.
While you can expect to save a few hundred dollars by going through Apple’s refurbished store, it may not necessarily be the best way to save money on an almost-new Mac.