Used Mac mini M2 (2023)
Hard Bargains verdict
The value move at this tier is usually $100 down to the M1 or $380 up to the M4 unless that modest speed increase matters.
From The best used Mac desktop for every budget in 2026, updated Oct. 3, 2026
What it asks now
Typical ask, all configurations$555.02median · lowest single ask $362.97
Middle of the 185 used, refurbished and open-box listings in stock at their latest check through , from 4 stores. Asking prices, not completed sales; each configuration has its own figure below. Price tracker
No same-listing price trend for this model yet. Daily medians move with which stores were re-checked that day, so this page does not chart them. Daily figures and method
Choose a configuration
“From” means seen in stock in the last 72 hours. Typical: median ask, last 14 days.
| Configuration | Used from | New from | Typical used ask | Freshest check | What this memory runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB · 256GB2 listings | $559.99eBay · Oct. 10 | none fresh | $590.50n=2 | under the smallest model we track | |
| 16GB · 512GB1 listing | $812.98eBay · Oct. 10 | none fresh | $812.98n=1 | Llama 3.1 8B needs 7.5GB to work |
Where to buy 8GB · 256GB
Used from $559.99 · checked through Oct. 10, 08:17 UTC
Used, refurbished or open box
$559.99incl. stated shipping
Open offer at eBayexact product
Erase it and walk Setup Assistant before you pay. An Activation Lock or Remote Management screen means someone else still controls the machine: walk away. The 10-minute checklist covers both locks, the fan, drive and ports, all free.
Where to buy 16GB · 512GB
Used from $812.98 · checked through Oct. 10, 08:17 UTC
Used, refurbished or open box
$812.98incl. stated shipping
Open offer at eBayexact product
Erase it and walk Setup Assistant before you pay. An Activation Lock or Remote Management screen means someone else still controls the machine: walk away. The 10-minute checklist covers both locks, the fan, drive and ports, all free.
Against its neighbours
| M1 mini | M2 mini | M4 mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used from, last 72 hours | $4888GB · 256GB | $559.998GB · 256GB | $72916GB · 256GB |
| Typical ask, Oct. 3 | $446.02all configurations, n=250 | $555.02all configurations, n=185 | $789.99all configurations, n=729 |
| Memory options | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 16GB / 24GB | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB |
| Memory ceiling | 16GB | 24GB | 32GB |
| Change since Aug. 25 | not tracked | not tracked | −8.7% |
| Hard Bargains verdict | Yes, read it | Yes, read it | Yes, read it |
| Jobs it serves | budget rung, Omarchy M, desk setup, local AI | budget rung, Omarchy M, desk setup, local AI | budget rung, M4 vs. M4 Pro, desk setup, local AI |
All 3 current listings for this model
Every listing seen in stock in the last 14 days with a valid configuration, cheapest fresh first within each configuration. eBay item rows expire after 72 hours; older rows from other sellers may be gone. Amazon rows carry no price here. 1 older listing not re-checked in 14 days is left out.
| Configuration | Price | Condition | Store | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB · 256GB | $559.99incl. stated shipping | Refurbished “Very Good - Refurbished” | eBay · itsworthmore | Oct. 10 | Open |
| 8GB · 256GB | $621incl. stated shipping | Refurbished “Seller refurbished · Back Market Verified Refurbished · Good” | Back Market · Gainsaver | Oct. 6 · may be gone | Open |
| 16GB · 512GB | $812.98incl. stated shipping | Used “Pre-Owned” | eBay · cocosprinkles | Oct. 10 | Open |
About the data: listings come from Hard Bargains' crawler, read without write access. A listing's price and stock are its latest observation. Asking prices are not completed sales; auctions, parts-only units and implausibly low captures are excluded.