We've pictured Refurb HP Pentium Gemini Lake 15.6" Laptop for $279.99 (well over $300 elsewhere.) 90-day Woot warranties apply all around. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
We've highlighted this Refurb Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular 44mm Smartwatch for $89.99 (best we've seen, $440 off.) Shop Now at eBay
We've pictured this Refurb Samsung Q60D Series 32" 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV for $399.99 (at least $80 more in new condition.) 90-day Samsung warranties apply all around. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
The same one in refurbished condition is $140 or more on Amazon today. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Apply code "FALL20OFF" to drop it to the best price we've seen. Buy Now at eBay
- beater, dough hook, wire whisk
- 10 speeds
- stainless steel bowl
- Model: RRK150
Apply code "FALL20OFF" to drop it to the best price we've seen in any condition. New models cost $550 or more at other stores. Buy Now at eBay
- LCD screen
- Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head
- de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head
- includes combination tool, crevice tool, wand clip, hair screw tool, docking station, & charger
- Model: V12
Apply code "FALL20OFF" to beat the price of a new one by $86. It's backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
- makes ice cream, sorbet, gelato, slushi, Italian ice, frozen drinks, Creamiccino, & frozen yogurt
- two 24-oz. CREAMi Deluxe pints w/ storage lids
- Model: NC501
It's the best price out there by at least $100 once you apply code "FALL20OFF" at checkout. It's backed by a 2-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay
We've pictured this Refurb Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A32 64GB Smartphone for $94.99 (well over $100 for a refurb elsewhere.) 90-day Woot warranties apply all around. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
You can save up to 60% on open-box and refurbished major appliances, laptops, and TVs. There are also lots of new clearance items in this section, including high-end gaming laptops and other electronics. My Best Buy members get free shipping (it's free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy
Browse the bundles which include speakers, headphones, screen protectors and a range of storage capacities. We've pictured this Refurb Apple iPad 7 Bundle for $149.99. 90 Woot warranties apply. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
We've pictured this Certified Refurb Milwaukee M18 Oscillating Multi-Tool for $64.20 in-cart ($100+ elsewhere new.) Shop Now at eBay
Save on a whole host of refurbished projectors, each covered by a 1-year BenQ warranty. We've pictured the BenQ TH575 1080p DLP Gaming Projector for $399.99 ($199 less than a new one at Amazon). Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Use coupon code "WOW7080DEAL" to get this discount — once it's applied, deals start from $275. In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your location info in cart before applying the coupon code. All refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Hot Deals are excluded. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Save on a range of sizes from 6-oz. to 16-oz. We've pictured the Ember 14-oz. Temperature Control Smart Mug for $35.99 ($71 under the price of a new one). Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- A 30-day Ember warranty applies to all of these items.
That's nearly half the price you'd pay for a new factory-sealed one, and a savings of $249 off list. Buy Now at Best Buy
- This item is Geek Squad Certified Refurbished and includes a 90-Day Manufacturer's Parts and Labor Warranty.
- three months of Apple Music for free
- Model: MGYL3AM/A
Apply coupon code "FALL20OFF" to one of the selection of Bose deals at eBay to get an additional 20% off. These are all certified refurbished meaning they're backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Shop Now at eBay
That's a massive 72% off after coupon code "FALL20OFF" and the second best price we've seen for a refurbished unit. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- self-emptying base
- identifies and avoids obstacles
- smart mapping
- Model: j755020
It's back at the best price we've seen and a low now by $80. It comes with a two-year warranty backed by Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 2.7K video
- 23 mph wind resistance
- Multiple automatic shots
- Up to 30 min of flight time
- 249 grams means it doesn't require registration in most countries (check your local regulations)
- Model: CP.MA.00000575.01.E
Most or all of these products are certified refurbished items with 2-year Allstate warranties. (Check the individual product pages for the most accurate information.) We've pictured the Certified Refurb Eufy RoboVac 25C Robotic Vacuum for $70 ($180 off list when new and the lowest price we could find). Shop Now at eBay
Whether you're in the market for older model Apple MacBooks or the latest refurbished Apple iPhones, eBay has you covered. It's important to note that many of these products are refurbished, so make sure to check on warranty and return info on a per seller basis. Shop Now at eBay
That's the best price we've seen for the Airpods Max in any condition. A 90-day warranty applies but it's unclear who backs it. Buy Now at Best Buy
That's the best deal we could find for a refurb by $60. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies.
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That's $40 less than you'd pay for a refurb elsewhere. No warranty info is provided.
The iPhone 16 range has been officially announced. Keep up to date with our Best Upcoming iPhone 16 Deals guide to get the best prices and trade-in promotions as preorders become available for carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and others. You may just be able to score a free iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro! Buy Now at Amazon
They've dropped by $10 in the past three weeks to the best price we've seen. A 2-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- Up to 50 total hours of playback with speed charge
- Ambient Aware & Talk Thru
- IP68 dust and water proof
- Model: JBLENDURPEAK3BLKAM
We've pictured this Refurb HP EliteDesk 705 G4 AMD A6 Desktop for $217.99 (similar builds go for $250 or more elsewhere.) Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's the best price we could find for a refurb by $30. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 300 ANSI lumens
- compatible with Chromecast, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV
- auto focus
- magnetic base
- carry loop
- Model: GV30
Coupon code "BRANDNEW20" saves an extra $24, yielding a very cost-efficient way to get into the 3D printing hobby. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- 32-bit motherboard
- TMC2209 silent stepper drivers
- lighted print head
- PLA/ABS/PETG/TPU/Wood
- 260mm x 245mm x 245mm print size
- Model: Vyper02
Save on refurb scratch-and-dent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, with prices ranging from $320 to $490. A 90-day Woot warranty applies. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's the lowest price we could find in any such refurb, and $185 under list when new.
This is a certified refurbished item with a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- Warm White color
- App control
- Model: AKT8L00
You'd pay $410 for a refurbished unit elsewhere. This is a certified refurbished item and it's backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 2.0GHz 8-core CPU
- 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD
- 15.6" IPS display
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: 82SGX029US
We've pictured the Refurb Citizen Men's Automatic Promaster Dive Fugu Pufferfish Watch, model no. NY0130-08E, for $204. That's $126 under Jomashop's offer for a new one and the best price we could find. Note that most or all of these watches have brand-backed warranties. Check the info on the individual product pages to see warranty details for any given watch. Shop Now at eBay
Save on a small but mighty collection starting at $250. We've pictured the Refurb Firman 3200/2900W Recoil Start Inverter Generator for $300 ($100 under our July mention and the lowest price we've ever seen in any condition). Note that 1-year or 2-year Allstate warranties apply. (See individual product pages' info.) Shop Now at eBay
That's $36 less than you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- advanced sleep coaching
- body composition analysis
- auto workout tracking
- sapphire crystal glass
- IP68 waterproof
- Model: SM-R900NZAAXAA
- UPC: 887276664439
After applying coupon "FALL20OFF", that's the best price we've seen on a refurbished Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. It's available at this price in Blue/Blush. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- three speeds
- four heat settings
- 9-ft. cord
- 82°F cold shot
- Model: 389920-01
That's $45 less than you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies.
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- always-on Retina display
- up to 18 hours battery life
- blood oxygen & ECG apps
- Model: MRHT3LL/A
Apply coupon code "FALL20OFF" to take an extra $32 off this already heavily discounted iRobot. That's the second best price we've seen. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
- three stage cleaning system
- Model: 4150
Refurbished Products: The Basics
So you’ve discovered a product that you need or that you’d like to have, but you can’t quite work it into the budget — what now? Perhaps it’s time to take a look at the refurbished market to find a deal at a more reasonable price. But just what does “refurbished” mean? Are these products safe to buy?
The experts here at DealNews have not only sussed out the best refurbished deals the internet has to offer, but also compiled a list of terminology and resources to help you navigate the murky waters of refurbished versus new products.
What is a Refurbished Product?
Many people often have misgivings about refurbished items, but “refurbished” is merely a blanket term that refers to an item that has been returned, checked for quality and repaired to some degree, and then offered up for sale once more. Individual retailers and manufacturers may have slightly different takes on what qualifies an item as refurbished or reconditioned,though.
Many refurbished items are as good as new, as we note in this Blog article . However, for some reason, these items can't be sold as “new” — they could've been floor models, been returned during their return window, had their packaging damaged, or they could be defective in some way.
Refurbished vs. Used or Pre-Owned
As mentioned above, some refurbished items may have been returned due to some issue with the product, while others may have been traded in or resold. So why aren’t they simply noted as being pre-owned? The two terms actually have quite different meanings.
A refurbished product may have had a previous owner, but the item has been cleaned, inspected, and given thorough testing before returning to the market.
On the other hand, used or pre-owned products fall under no such quality guarantee. Therefore, as Refurb.me notes , “This means used products can be unreliable and are not guaranteed to work as they have not been rigorously tested.”
Types of Refurbished Products
Now that we’ve explored the basics, it’s time to take a deep dive into what the different terms for or classifications of refurbished items mean.
- Factory-Refurbished or Manufacturer-Refurbished: These items have been returned to the original manufacturer of the device and thus have been cleaned, repaired, and inspected by them (rather than a third-party seller). These products are also sometimes called “certified refurbished”.
- Seller-Refurbished: This includes any product that has been refurbished by someone other than the original manufacturer, including any third-party sellers, individuals, or other refurbishment companies.
- Reconditioned or Remanufactured: As Amazon notes, these terms are "largely interchangeable" with refurbished. The use of the different terms depends largely on vendor preference.
What About Warranties?
The warranty included with a refurbished product will generally vary depending on the seller. For example, Apple offers a full 1-year limited warranty with their Apple Certified Refurbished Products, while Dell offers a 100-day limited warranty. Asus offers a 90-day limited warranty, which is most commonplace for a refurbished or remanufactured item. Overall, a year tends to be the best warranty term you’ll find for these products, while the shortest will typically net you around 30 days.
What are the Benefits of Refurbished Products?
The biggest advantage to buying refurbished is price. Refurbished products can be as much as 50% cheaper than the original price for the new product, so they are a good option for the budget-conscious.
Not only can buying refurbished save your wallet, they may also save you time avoiding the hassles of returns or exchanges. Amazon mentions that, in their experience, “reconditioned items typically have very low return rates compared to retail goods because they've been so carefully inspected. (Quite often, manufacturers will inspect only one or two items out of every ‘lot’ of brand-new merchandise.)”
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Refurbished Electronics
By: Brittany Buchanan, Staffwriter
Brittany has been working at DealNews since 2013. As a member of the Content team, she spends most of her time sussing out whether stores are offering a good sale, as well as being a stickler for all things grammar and formatting. She spends most of her free time at home entertaining her small shih tzu puppy, testing new recipes, and traveling other worlds via video games and novels.