Score deals on pre-owned, used, open-box, and refurbished items shipped directly from Amazon's warehouses. Of course, all of these items fall under Amazon's standard return policy, and are shipped free for Prime members. Shop Now at Amazon
Save on MacBooks, Mac minis, AirPods, iMacs, iPads, iPhones, Apple watches, and accessories. Newegg refurbished items have been professionally inspected, tested, cleaned, and refurbished and come with a 90-day guarantee. Shop Now at Newegg
At $569 under list when new, it's $20 under Amazon's price for this refurb and the lowest price we've seen in any condition. Buy Now at Best Buy
- A 90-day Samsung warranty applies.
- Google Tensor G2 & Titan M2 processor
- 6.7" touchscreen display
- 12GB RAM & 128GB storage
- pro-level triple camera system includes a 5x telephoto lens
- water resistance to 4 feet
- Android 13
- Model: GE2AE
Save on tablets and laptops in this sale. After the coupon, tablets start at $179, laptops at $184, In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your location info in cart before applying the coupon code. A 100-day Dell warranty applies to refurbished items. Hot Deals are excluded. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Some immediately eye-grabbing percentages: up to 60% off open-box appliances (from LG, KitchenAid, GE, and more), up to 50% off open-box TVs (Samsung and LG are two big names heavily featured), and up to 50% off refurb electronics (Apple AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks, to name a few). You can also shop discounts on open-box laptops, desktops, and monitors, as well as phones and small appliances. My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It's free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35. Refurb and open-box availability will vary by ZIP code.) Shop Now at Best Buy
- This refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box
- Connectivity technology: 3 HDMI, USB, Ethernet
- Model: 65UH615A
- UPC: 719192605718
We've pictured the Refurb Samsung Tab A7 Lite 32GB 8.7" Android Tablet for $89.99 (best we've seen in any condition; it's $120 new today.) Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's the best we've ever seen at $20 under our December refurb mention, and $88 less than a new pair costs at Amazon. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging
- Alexa and Google Assistant integrations
- pairs to multiple devices at a time
- ambient sound control
- Model: WH-1000XM4
- UPC: 192223228566
It's $5 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
- Model: R86065B-cr
- UPC: 034722719698
Apply coupon code "MARCH24DEAL2" to save an extra $300 off orders of $599 or more. There's 54 models to choose from, with deals starting from just $299 after the code. In order to get free shipping with the coupon, you may need to enter your address in cart before applying the coupon code. This code is not valid on "Hot Deals". All refurbished systems carry a 100-day Dell warranty. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
That's $85 less than what you'd pay for them new elsewhere and the best price we've seen. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- ambient sound mode
- Model: WF-1000XM5
It's $261 off. This is a Geek Squad Certified Refurbished item. Buy Now at Best Buy
- 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5GHz Kaby Lake dual-core CPU
- 13.3" 2560x1600 Retina display
- 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD
- macOS
- Model: MPXV2LL/A
Apply coupon code "MARCH24DEAL1" to save an extra $200 off orders of $399 or more. There's 40 models to choose from, with deals starting from just $199 after the code. Significant to note, it excludes Hot Deals. All refurbished systems carry a 100-Day Dell warranty. To get free shipping with this coupon, you may need to enter your location info in-cart before applying the code. Shop Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Pictured is the Refurb Ring Video Doorbell Wired (2021) for $44.99 (low by $5) Shop Now at Amazon
Enjoy some of Best Buy's strongest discounts across all categories, all from one handy hub. That includes up to 50% off refurb electronics, up to 50% off open-box TVs, up to 60% off open-box appliances, and more. My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It's free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Shop Now at Best Buy
That's $30 less than what you'd pay for a refurb at Amazon. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- up to 30 hours in GPS Mode
- Model: G010-N2472-00
It's $55 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- A Certified Refurbished Amazon eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 3-PC system is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device.
- Premium Wi-Fi 6 performance- the 3-PC Certified Refurbished eero Pro 6 system covers up to 3,500 sq. ft. with wifi speeds up to a gigabit.
- 3-Pack includes 2 Certified Refurbished eero Pro 6 routers and 1 Certified Refurbished Amazon smart plug to control outlet power remotely, via voice or on a schedule.
- Say goodbye to dead spots and buffering- Our TrueMesh technology intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs so you can confidently stream 4K video, game, and video conference.
- More wifi for more devices - Wi-Fi 6 supports faster wifi than prior standards and permits 75+ connected devices
- Set up in minutes - The eero app walks you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere. Plus, free customer support is available 7 days a week.
- Built-in Zigbee smart home hub - eero Pro 6 connects compatible devices on your network with Alexaso theres no need to buy separate smart home hubs for each device.
- Model: K010001
It's $85 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- A Certified Refurbished Amazon eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 4-PC system is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device.
- Premium Wi-Fi 6 performance - the Certified Refurbished eero Pro 6 system covers up to 6,000 sq. ft. with support for wifi speeds up to a gigabit.
- 4-Pack includes 3 Certified Refurbished eero Pro 6 routers and 1 Certified Refurbished Amazon smart plug to control outlet power remotely, via voice or on a schedule.
- Say goodbye to dead spots and buffering - eeros mesh wifi technology optimizes for your spaceso you can confidently stream 4K video, game, and video conference across your home.
- More wifi for more devices - Wi-Fi 6 supports faster wifi than prior standards and permits 75+ connected devices
- Set up in minutes - The eero app walks you through setup and allows you to manage your network from anywhere. Plus, free customer support is available 7 days a week.
- Connect to Alexa - eero Pro 6 doubles as a Zigbee smart home hub, making it easy to connect and control compatible devices on your network with Alexa.
- Gets better over time - Automatic updates help keep your network safe and secure.
- Easily expand your system - With cross-compatible hardware, you can easily add eero products as your needs change.
- Model: K010311
Save on refurbished desktops from Dell, MSI, HP, and more. We've pictured the Refurb Dell Optiplex 7060 i5 Desktop PC w/ 500GB SSD for $259.99 (low by $5). See specific warranty info on individual product pages. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Save on refurbished iPads, iPhones, and Apple Watches, including the pictured refurb Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm Smartwatch for $278.79 ($51 less than a new one at Amazon). A 6-month warranty applies to each item, though it's not clear who backs it. Shop Now at Target
It's $50 under the best price we could find for a new one. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate. Buy Now at eBay
- Note that this is just the attachment. You'll need additional equipment to use it (sold separately; see the product page for details).
- Add the Ego string trimmer attachment to your Ego power+ power head system (sold separately).
- Model: STA1500
Apple now offers refurbished models of their latest M3 chip MacBook Pro laptops. (Use the Filter sidebar to sort for "MacBook Pro" under Models and "2023" under Release Year to see these deals.) The 14" models are discounted by up to $480 off, with prices starting from $1,359, while refurb 16" models are up to $530 off, starting from $2,049. We've pictured the refurbished 14" 512GB model with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU for $1,359 ($90 less than a new one). Each model carries a 1-year Apple warranty. Shop Now at Apple
You'd pay $50 for them new elsewhere. In Blue or White. Buy Now at eBay
- 8mm drivers
- 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response range
- 20 hours of combined playback
- touch controls
- Model: VIBE200TWS
Shop an assortment of new, refurbished, and used electronics, including Apple accessories from $9.39, OtterBox cases from $19.99, iPads from $92.22, and more. New and used items carry a 30-day warranty while refurbs carry a 90-day warranty. Shop Now at A4C
That's $95 less than what you'd pay for them new elsewhere. Buy Now at eBay
- Alexa voice control
- up to 30 hours battery life
- quick attention mode
- Model: WH-XB910N
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
- Brushless motor provides corded phips with all relevant accessories and may arrive in a generic box
- Pommel handle adjusts to 5 different positions for added versatility and comfort
- Up to 850 FPM (feet-per-minute) for true corded performance
- Remove up to 325 g of material per charge
- Model: P450-cr
- UPC: 748926431545
It's $94 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
- 11.6" diagonal HD UWVA multitouch-enabled ultra slim LED-backlit (1366 x 768); Intel HD Graphics 5500
- Intel Core i5-5200U Processor 2.20GHz(2 cores, 3M Cache, up to 2.70GHz)
- 8GB DDR3 SDRAM, 128GB SSD
- 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 3.0 charging, 1 x Display Port 1.2, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, 1 x RJ-45, Integrated 720p HD webcam, Backlit keyboard / Spill Resistant, Touchpad
- Model: 2WJ18UT#ABA-cr
- UPC: 603784236414
It's $34 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- This refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box
- Model: P551
- UPC: 033287165674
It's $80 under list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com.
- (2) USB 3.0, USB 3.0 (PowerShare)
- HDMI, Mini DisplayPort
- Laptop and AC Adapter
- Model: Dell E7270
- UPC: 825633512177
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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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.