{"id":24303,"date":"2023-10-20T18:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T16:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=24303"},"modified":"2023-10-20T21:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:53:41","slug":"is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Buying a Refurbished Laptop Worth It &#038; Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684575b61065\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#What_Are_Factory_Refurbished_Laptops\" title=\"What Are Factory Refurbished Laptops?\">What Are Factory Refurbished Laptops?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Buying_Used_Makes_Sense_But_Its_Riskier\" title=\"Buying Used Makes Sense, But It's Riskier\">Buying Used Makes Sense, But It's Riskier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It\" title=\"Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?\">Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Conclusion_-_Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It\" title=\"Conclusion \u2014 Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?\">Conclusion \u2014 Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Is_Buying_a_Refurbished_Laptops_Safe\" title=\"Is Buying a Refurbished Laptops Safe?\">Is Buying a Refurbished Laptops Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#What_Does_Refurbished_Mean\" title=\"What Does Refurbished Mean?\">What Does Refurbished Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Do_Refurbished_Laptops_Have_Warranties\" title=\"Do Refurbished Laptops Have Warranties?\">Do Refurbished Laptops Have Warranties?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Can_I_Return_a_Refurbished_Laptop\" title=\"Can I Return a Refurbished Laptop?\">Can I Return a Refurbished Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#What_Does_Factory_Refurbished_Mean\" title=\"What Does Factory Refurbished Mean?\">What Does Factory Refurbished Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Which_Refurbished_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\" title=\"Which Refurbished Laptop Should I Buy?\">Which Refurbished Laptop Should I Buy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It-2\" title=\"Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?\">Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-buying-a-refurbished-laptop-safe\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Laptops are pretty expensive nowadays, and that\u2019s <em>especially<\/em> true for those that come imbued with the latest and greatest internals money can buy.<\/p>\n<p>Buying refurbished ones, therefore, is a very viable alternative.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the safest and cheapest way of attaining a sufficiently powerful laptop without breaking the bank \u2014 <strong>a laptop that, most likely, won\u2019t have any traces of use or flaws to speak of.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buying refurbished laptops kind of feels like you\u2019re cheating the system \u2014 <strong>assuming you end up buying your model of choice from a reputable source, that is.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, not a lot of people know that refurbished laptops exist, and, even worse, those that <em>do<\/em> often have a skewed perception.<\/p>\n<p>They think that a refurbished laptop brings in tow a metric ton of issues, that it\u2019s been tampered with and damaged in some sort of way, and, as such, isn\u2019t worth the asking price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That, however, simply isn\u2019t the case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Again, it all hinges on <em>where<\/em> you buy your refurbs from. If it\u2019s from, say, Amazon, Best Buy, eBay, or \u2014 even better \u2014 the <em>manufacturer<\/em> itself, then there\u2019s absolutely <em>no<\/em> reason whatsoever for one to worry and stress about getting a <em>dud<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a <em>new<\/em> laptop in today\u2019s day and age isn\u2019t always a surefire way of securing a well-functioning product.<\/p>\n<p>So many OEMs these days have issues with quality control and, to make things even worse, their customer support channels are nowhere near as impressive and world-class as the amounts of money these companies seem to be charging for their top-of-the-line products.<\/p>\n<p>This holds true for laptops as much as it does for <em>other<\/em> types of hardware. So, to clear up the confusion, let\u2019s first go over the very <em>definition<\/em> of refurbished, before delving deeper into whether or not buying a laptop with such a descriptor makes sense.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Refurbished_Laptop\"><\/span>What\u2019s a Refurbished Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Refurbished is <em>not<\/em> a fancy word for faulty or subpar; moreover, just because a laptop is being sold under such a category \u2014 on, say, Amazon or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/questions\/sony-geek-squad-certified-refurbished-vaio-flip-13a-2-in-1-13-3-touch-screen-laptop-8gb-memory-black\/3974005\/question\/f0bcdce7-0916-3827-90be-387d41d4caf3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> \u2014 doesn\u2019t mean it was previously tossed around and hammered. Quite the contrary.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24305\" style=\"width: 2539px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24305\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP.jpg\" alt=\"What are refurbished products HP\" width=\"2539\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP.jpg 2539w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-1536x623.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-2048x830.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2539px) 100vw, 2539px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24305\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24305 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202539%201029%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What are refurbished products HP\" width=\"2539\" height=\"1029\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202539%201029%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2539px) 100vw, 2539px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP.jpg 2539w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-1536x623.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP-2048x830.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/What-are-refurbished-products-HP.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/sbso\/buspurchase_refurbished.html#:~:text=HP's%20refurbished%20products%20are%20clean,because%20the%20packaging%20was%20marred\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Most refurbished laptops have simply been <em>returned<\/em> by their initial buyers, in accordance with the retailer\u2019s return policy.<\/strong> And so, in other words: someone bought a laptop, found it to be, say, a bit too large (or they found a better deal elsewhere), and decided to send it back to Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Others might have had a change of heart. Maybe they bought a laptop that\u2019s not powerful or, say, premium enough for their needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe its display wasn\u2019t as good as they had hoped. Someone else might have bought, say, a silver MacBook only to realize that a space gray one would\u2019ve been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TjdE5StbdJU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better choice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Retailers can\u2019t just put that laptop back in its box and act like nothing happened<\/strong> \u2014 they have to test it out, make sure everything works, observe and note any potential scuff marks and signs of use, and then categorize it appropriately before putting it up for sale once more.<\/p>\n<p>Laptops are very complex, layered devices. They\u2019re comprised of many different elements, some of which often come in conflict with our own personal tastes and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Different OEMs make <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/mechanical-vs-membrane-keyboards\/\">different keyboards<\/a>, with differing trackpads, port selections, hinges, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>Some laptops have astoundingly bright and color-accurate displays, whereas others come with dim, washed-out ones that can suffice only for the most basic web browsing.<\/p>\n<p>In other cases, the laptop might have been damaged during transport. Or, conversely, it might have been used for display purposes at your local IT shop \u2014 be it on a stand for visitors to test out and handle in person or, conversely, in a glass showcase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These devices, despite being perfectly functional and potentially not having <em>any<\/em> traces and signs of use, can no longer be sold as <em>brand new<\/em>. <\/strong>And, well, naturally so.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, consumer electronics don\u2019t exactly have the best possible quality control.<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s to blame is a topic for a different time and place, but anyone who\u2019s been buying hardware for longer than a couple of years has surely had numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerhope.com\/jargon\/d\/doa.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOA components<\/a>, QC issues, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>When a flaw or defect has been discovered (either in production or by the customer), that laptop will be re-tested, repaired, and then subsequently sold as refurbished.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As you can see, there\u2019s a wide range of refurbished products out there and, frankly, it\u2019s far too easy to get lost in the nitty-gritty of it all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to source your desired tech items from verified retailers and, if possible, only purchase <em>factory refurbished<\/em> devices, be it phones, tablets, laptops, PCs, or whatever else for that matter.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JL8YMdsEJu8?si=yey9dCx0lWYrhv-K\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JL8YMdsEJu8?si=yey9dCx0lWYrhv-K\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Factory_Refurbished_Laptops\"><\/span>What Are Factory Refurbished Laptops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Factory refurbished laptops have been reconditioned by the <em>original<\/em> manufacturer. These are essentially the best refurbs available, but they\u2019re also a bit pricier.<\/p>\n<p>Still, for that slight increase in price, you\u2019re getting peace of mind, a warranty, and even a couple of weeks or months (depending on the source) to return your laptop if you notice a flaw or deficiency of some kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And, perhaps most importantly, you\u2019re getting a device that\u2019s been thoroughly inspected and is guaranteed to both perform as expected <em>and<\/em> look as good as new.<\/strong> These are no small benefits. Apple-certified refurbs, for instance, are known for being absolutely <em>pristine<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>One cannot tell the difference between a <em>brand<\/em> <em>new<\/em> Apple laptop\/tablet\/phone from a <em>factory<\/em> <em>refurbished<\/em> one, as Apple often ends up replacing the outer shell of the device (including the battery, if it\u2019s an iPhone).<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers handle their refurbs differently. Some are better at it than others, but there\u2019s really no reason to fret \u2014<strong> factory refurbished laptops have to go through a series of rigorous tests before being shipped out to the customer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also, as already mentioned, covered with some kind of warranty, so there\u2019s a fail-safe in place should something go awry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSeller refurbished\u201d laptops, however, should be avoided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k5i2gTbXnIA?si=zAbkKvDO4Lr9E-W7\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k5i2gTbXnIA?si=zAbkKvDO4Lr9E-W7\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_Used_Makes_Sense_But_Its_Riskier\"><\/span>Buying Used Makes Sense, But It's Riskier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buying a <em>used<\/em> laptop can, in some cases, be a wise, prudent decision. Then again, it\u2019s not as wise as buying a certified\/factory <em>refurbished<\/em> laptop.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201csecond-hand\u201d model you\u2019re interested in might be out of warranty and, needless to say, you don\u2019t <em>really<\/em> know how it was handled and whether or not it had any issues with, say, the display, keyboard, trackpad, thermals, or whatever else.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When buying used tech, it\u2019s all based on trust \u2014 <em>and we, as a species, aren\u2019t all that trustworthy.<\/em><\/strong> Your mileage will vary.<\/p>\n<p>You might buy a pristine laptop that was taken care of from the moment it was unpacked. Or you might end up with a device that was tortured with countless hours of <em>Call of Duty<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Factory refurbished laptops often aren\u2019t quite as affordable as used ones, but they <em>do<\/em> come with warranties and, needless to say, they were inspected and analyzed <em>rigorously<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You know you\u2019re getting a top-notch laptop, in other words, and you have a respectably long warranty for added peace of mind, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That, in part, is what makes (factory) refurbished laptops so darn alluring.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It\"><\/span>Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One-hundred percent. <\/strong>Buying a (factory) refurbished laptop from a reputable source is <em>almost<\/em> like buying it new. Odds are, it won\u2019t come with any noticeable traces and signs of use and will perform as advertised for the <em>years<\/em> to come.<\/p>\n<p>And, perhaps best of all, it will not only be sold for <em>less<\/em> but will also be covered by a very similar \u2014 if not <em>identical<\/em> \u2014 warranty as if it were new (depending on the retailer\/manufacturer).<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s really <em>nothing<\/em> to complain about or point out as a negative so long as you source your refurbished laptop from a retailer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GRAS7M4E8YJCLWH7#:~:text=Amazon%20Renewed%20is%20your%20trusted,qualified%20and%20performance%2Dmanaged%20supplier.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like Amazon<\/a> or Best Buy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/ref=US_CR_helppagelink\/?node=12653393011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Amazon Renewed<\/strong><\/a><strong> for instance.<\/strong> All products sold under the said umbrella (which contains the following categories: <em>refurbished<\/em>, <em>pre-owned<\/em>, and <em>open-box<\/em>) come with a 90-day return period.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24306\" style=\"width: 1896px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24306\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Renewed\" width=\"1896\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed.jpg 1896w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-1536x728.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24306\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24306 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201896%20899%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Amazon Renewed\" width=\"1896\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201896%20899%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed.jpg 1896w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed-1536x728.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Amazon-Renewed.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/ref=US_CR_helppagelink\/?node=12653393011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>So even if you <em>do<\/em> notice an issue of some kind, you'll easily be able to return it to Amazon and get your money back in no time; <strong>you, the buyer, are protected in every way imaginable, and so is your wallet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Apple\u2019s \u201cCertified Refurbished Products\u201d are an even <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/refurbished\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>better<\/em> deal<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> They're all backed by a one-year warranty and they even support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/refurbished\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional coverage<\/a> through AppleCare (as if they were brand new products).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24307\" style=\"width: 1647px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24307\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Certified Refurbished\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished.jpg 1647w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-1024x624.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-1536x935.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24307\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24307 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201647%201003%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Apple Certified Refurbished\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201647%201003%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished.jpg 1647w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-1024x624.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished-1536x935.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Apple-Certified-Refurbished.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/refurbished\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Millions of people across the globe have been buying refurbished <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/are-apple-laptops-worth-it\/\">Apple products<\/a> straight from the company itself and, well, there\u2019s a very good reason why.<\/p>\n<p>The general sentiment is that they couldn\u2019t discern even the slightest difference between their refurbished devices and brand-new ones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_-_Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2014 Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>And so, with all of that in mind, there\u2019s really no reason why you <em>wouldn\u2019t<\/em> buy a refurbished laptop \u2014 at least not if it's covered by a warranty.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s obviously not as simple and straightforward as that last sentence would perhaps make it out to be, but if you take the right precautions and buy said laptop from a reputable source, the odds of you being tremendously satisfied with your purchase are <em>immense<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>So why not save a few hundred dollars?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just make sure to buy your refurbished laptop from a verified source\/retailer like Amazon, Best Buy, and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/b\/eBay-Refurbished\/bn_7040708936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>eBay<\/strong><\/a><strong> (just to name a few). Or, better yet, straight from OEMs like Apple, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-lenovo-a-good-laptop-brand\/\"><strong>Lenovo<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/is-dell-a-good-laptop-brand\/\"><strong>Dell<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and others. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Their laptops are all covered with warranties (long ones, too) and can, in most instances, be returned within a pre-defined time frame.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lU7uNELl0IA?si=gmfzgrVlcQT-Zxjz\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lU7uNELl0IA?si=gmfzgrVlcQT-Zxjz\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding refurbished laptops and all that they entail:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Buying_a_Refurbished_Laptops_Safe\"><\/span>Is Buying a Refurbished Laptops Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is, but only if you buy it from a reputable source \u2014 i.e. a well-known and respected retailer that has a lenient return policy and a comprehensive and rigorous testing system in place; we\u2019re talking about the Amazons and Best Buys of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, <em>factory<\/em> refurbished laptops are also a great option, and most OEMs already have a dedicated page to such devices on their official websites.<\/p>\n<p>Refurbished laptops often come with long warranties and can be returned within a predefined time frame, so there\u2019s really nothing to be worried about.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Refurbished_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Refurbished Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Refurbished essentially means that the product has been restored to a \u201clike new\u201d condition.<\/p>\n<p>That's not <em>always<\/em> the case, though, which is why most sellers and retailers <em>categorize<\/em> their refurbished products. That way buyers can know what to expect in accordance with a set criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Ebay, for instance, categorizes <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/refurbished\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its refurbs<\/a> as <strong>Certified<\/strong>, <strong>Excellent<\/strong>, <strong>Very<\/strong> <strong>Good<\/strong>, <strong>Good<\/strong>. The first one will show absolutely no signs of use, whereas the last one will have very minor cosmetic blemishes. You get the gist.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24308\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24308\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ebay Refurbished Categories\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-594x335.jpg 594w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24308\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24308 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201900%201076%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Ebay Refurbished Categories\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201900%201076%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1-594x335.jpg 594w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Ebay-Refurbished-Categories-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/refurbished\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eBay<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some laptops may be refurbished by the <em>sellers<\/em> themselves (or generally unknown third parties and IT shops), and <em>those<\/em>, for the most part, should be avoided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re looking to save a bit of money (or a lot of it, depending on the discount), we suggest you go with a factory refurbished device<\/strong> \u2014 those come with the longest warranties and are essentially as good as new.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Refurbished_Laptops_Have_Warranties\"><\/span>Do Refurbished Laptops Have Warranties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They <em>do<\/em>, but only when they\u2019re bought straight from large OEMs like Apple or, conversely, a large retailer like Amazon, Best Buy, eBay, and such like. The <em>duration<\/em> of these warranties varies, though.<\/p>\n<p>Apple gives a full one-year warranty with its refurbished devices, whereas refurbished products from Amazon come with either a 90-day warranty (or return period, rather) or a whole <em>year<\/em> if said products fall under the <em>Renewed Premium<\/em> category.<\/p>\n<p>Other stores and sellers might offer three months, a month, all the way down to a single week, with no option or failsafe in place to help you out should something go awry once that period is over. <strong>That\u2019s why their items should be avoided at all costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In other words:<\/strong> it all varies wildly from one store\/source to another, so make sure to read the fine print before making any kind of purchasing decision!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Return_a_Refurbished_Laptop\"><\/span>Can I Return a Refurbished Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on <em>where<\/em> you bought it from. If it\u2019s, say, Amazon, then you have a fixed 90-day window to ship it back and get a full reimbursement.<\/p>\n<p>With Best Buy, that time frame is 15 days \u2014 not as good as what Amazon is offering, but still sufficient to put the laptop through its paces and see if everything\u2019s alright.<\/p>\n<p>Different stores have different warranties and policies so, as already mentioned, make sure to do a bit of research before pulling out your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buying refurbished laptops on the second-hand market is <em>not<\/em> as advisable or safe as buying from a reputable storefront, so just keep that in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Independent sellers might give out warranties with their laptops, but whether or not they\u2019d <em>actually<\/em> be willing to help should something go awry is <em>heavily<\/em> up for debate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Factory_Refurbished_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Factory Refurbished Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It means that the original <em>manufacturer<\/em> of the device (or OEM, in this case) has reconditioned (tested, verified, and potentially repaired) the item as opposed to a third-party source or retailer.<\/p>\n<p>These are the refurbs most worth buying, even though they're not always as reduced in price as one would hope.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Refurbished_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\"><\/span>Which Refurbished Laptop Should I Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MacBooks are generally the best option, especially if you\u2019re buying them straight from Apple.<\/p>\n<p>They come with full one-year warranties and, if you\u2019re so inclined, you can even purchase a separate AppleCare plan for your laptop\/Mac device and get even <em>more<\/em> peace of mind that way.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon also has a very good reputation when it comes to refurbished laptops, so they\u2019re our second choice. Ditto for eBay as well.<\/p>\n<p>Lenovo also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/outletus\/en\/laptops\/?sortBy=priceUp&amp;visibleDatas=766:Refurbished\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refurbished section<\/a> on its website and, needless to say, it has some <em>mind-blowing<\/em> deals on offer. We\u2019re talking up to 40% discounts on even the best and most premium models.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24309\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24309\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo Refurbished Laptops\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-1536x816.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24309\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24309 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201900%201009%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Lenovo Refurbished Laptops\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1009\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201900%201009%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops-1536x816.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/10\/Lenovo-Refurbished-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/outletus\/en\/laptops\/?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F&amp;sortBy=priceUp&amp;visibleDatas=766:Refurbished\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenovo<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Refurbished_Laptops_Worth_It-2\"><\/span>Are Refurbished Laptops Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! One can save an <em>incredible<\/em> amount of money by buying a refurbished laptop over a new one \u2014 we\u2019re talking two, three, or even four hundred dollars\/euros in savings!<\/p>\n<p>This obviously depends on the storefront\/seller, but the point stands nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why refurbished laptops are so alluring: <strong>they offer the <em>whole<\/em> experience at a <em>much<\/em> lower price. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever bought a refurbished laptop and, if so, did it ever exhibit any issues? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laptops are pretty expensive nowadays, and that\u2019s especially true for those that come imbued with the latest and greatest internals money can buy. Buying refurbished ones, therefore, is a very viable alternative. It\u2019s the safest and cheapest way of attaining a sufficiently powerful laptop without breaking the bank \u2014 a laptop that, most likely, won\u2019t...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2346,"featured_media":24304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[173],"tags":[147,336],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24303"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24303"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24383,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24303\/revisions\/24383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}