MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) trade-in and resale value
In Australia, CeX pays up to $663 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) with 16GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to $1,315 for a MacBook Pro in the United States, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16GB / 512GB | $663 CeX | - |
| Germany | 16GB / 512GB | €688 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 16GB / 512GB | HK$5,200 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$6,800 |
| India | 16GB / 512GB | ₹61,700 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 16GB / 512GB | €762 CeX | - |
| Italy | 16GB / 512GB | €678 CeX | - |
| Japan | 16GB / 512GB | ¥105,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥155,000 |
| Mexico | 16GB / 512GB | MX$7,200 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | 16GB / 512GB | €648 CeX | - |
| Poland | 16GB / 512GB | 1.991 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 16GB / 512GB | €660 CeX | - |
| Spain | 16GB / 512GB | €440 CeX | - |
| Switzerland | 16GB / 512GB | CHF 488 verkaufen.ch | - |
| Thailand | 16GB / 512GB | THB 18,700 BKK APPLE | - |
| United States | 16GB / 512GB | $447 GadgetGone | up to $1,315 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) to the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)?
A new MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) with 24GB / 1TB costs $4,799 in Australia. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs $4,136 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) is fine. You want a new Mac. You don't need one.
- It is 5 years old.
What the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) adds
- The M5 Pro chip, against the M1 Pro in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6 on yours.
- Up to 24 hours of battery life, against 21 on yours (Apple's figures, new batteries).
- At least 24GB of memory, against 16GB in yours.
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M1 Pro | M5 Pro | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 21 hrs | 24 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro).
Can the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) worth?
In Australia, CeX pays up to $663 for a MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) with 16GB / 512GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to $1,315 for a MacBook Pro in the United States, a single figure for every MacBook Pro model.
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MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.