In this section you can get deals on refurbished and preowned tools and home improvement essentials. Stock on select items may be limited. Shop Now at Amazon
In this section you can get deals on refurbished laptops, phones, power tools, printers, and more. Savings are also spread across home, kitchen, audio, and smartwatches. Shop Now at Amazon
At 56% off the original price, that's the best price we've seen and within $60 of a refurb mention we saw earlier this month. Buy Now at Amazon
- 4200Pa suction power
- Vacuums and mops simultaneously
- 180 mins runtime
- Auto-Empty dock for 7 weeks
- Works with Alexa
You'd pay this same price for a refurbished model at eBay (this one at Amazon is new). This deal is for the tool only and doesn't include a battery. Buy Now at Amazon
- dual-grip trigger handle
- quick-change accessory system
- Model: DCS354B
It's the best deal we've seen for this model outside of refurbs. Buy Now at Amazon
- color night vision
- two-way audio
- Model: B09JZ5BG26
It's $20 under the best price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. (This model is new.) Buy Now at Amazon
Save on AirPods, earbuds, smartwatches, and smartphones from top brands including Apple, Samsung, Google, and more. We've pictured this Refurb Unlocked Apple iPhone 16 128GB Smartphone for $608.47 (20% off.) Shop Now at Amazon
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box phones, from brands like Samsung, Apple, and Motorola. These items in the Amazon Resale section are returns that have been put through a quality check process and graded anywhere from "Used, As Is" to "Like New" condition. Shop Now at Amazon
If you don't have enough cash to buy a brand-new phone, you can shop refurbished devices at Amazon. Samsung Galaxy phones are as low as $39, while iPhones start at $113. You can also save on Google, Motorola, TCL, and other brands of smartphones. You'll find the warranty information on each of the product pages. Buy Now at Amazon
Stack promo code "DEAL10" to take an extra 10% off a selection of Certified Refurbished Belkin cellphone chargers and USB hubs. (This works with the automatic discounts of 40% to 50% off.) We've pictured the Certified Refurb Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSave 15W for $54.49 after code. Shipping adds $7.95, but orders of $75 or more ship free. Shop Now at Belkin
Use promo code "TECH4THEM" to drop the price. That's by far the best we've ever seen and a total of $696 off. Buy Now at eBay
Use the promo code "TECH4THEM" to bag the extras on these already-discounted items. Save on Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and more. We've pictured this Refurb Apple iPhone 16e 128GB Smartphone for $409.99 after code ($190 off in total.) Shop Now at eBay
Save on this selection on new and refurbished laptops from two top brands. We've picked out this ASUS Vivobook 15 X Elite X1E-78-100 15.6" 3K Laptop for $829.99 ($470 off.) Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Dell offers 25 refurbished Dell Precision 3561 laptops are half off. Most feature 11th-generation i7 CPUs, with 16GB to 32GB RAM, and up to 1TB SSDs. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
Get some of Dell Refurbished's best prices in this Hot Deals section, with Latitude laptops marked down as low as $199. All orders get free shipping, and all refurbished systems get a 100-day Dell warranty. Coupon codes won't apply to these builds. Buy Now at Dell Refurbished Store
In this section you'll find deals on refurbished laptops, desktops, tablets, and accessories from brands like Apple, Dell, and Acer. Shop Now at Amazon
In this section you can get deals on a large selection of refurbished laptops, tablets, and desktops from brands like Apple, Dell, Acer, and more. Stock on select models may be limited. Shop Now at Amazon
If you're looking for a good deal on a cheap laptop for back-to-school-bound kids or teens, there are some low prices in this Best Buy Outlet. Prices on refurbs start at just $60, while new builds are as low as $117. They all ship for free, too. Buy Now at Best Buy
In this sale you can get deals on a selection of refurbished and open-box automotive essentials and accessories. These items in the Amazon Resale section are returns that have been put through a quality check process and graded anywhere from "Used, As Is" to "Like New" condition. Shop Now at Amazon
That's the best deal we've seen and beats a refurb mention from last year by $10. Buy Now at Amazon
- 180° field of view
- built-in GPS
- Live View monitoring
- Model: 010-02505-05
It's the best price we've seen in any condition. It's also $50 under the price of buying one new. Buy Now at Amazon
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.