This is the lowest price we've ever seen for a 512GB version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. You'd pay a massive $209 more for a refurb today at Amazon. You'll get a 1-year Allstate warranty and free shipping from eBay, too. Buy Now at eBay
Get deals on a selection of new and refurb Apple products in this sale at Woot. Even better, use Woot promo code "APPLEFIVE" at checkout to get $5 off your order. Refurbs include a 90-day Woot warranty. Sale ends April 18 at 1am ET. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
It's the best price we've seen for an unlocked iPhone 17, which was just released in September of 2025. You'd pay $35 more for a refurb at Amazon today. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies, too. Buy Now at eBay
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for a pair of the Apple AirPods 4 (including refurbished models; these are new but won't ship in their original packaging). It's $39 cheaper than what you'd pay for a factory-sealed pair at Amazon. Buy Now at Walmart
- USB-C charging
- smallest charging case yet for AirPods
- 30 hours of battery life
- three months of Apple Music for free
- free engraving
- Model: MXP63LL/A
In this section you'll find deals on a large selection of refurbished and preowned phones and phone accessories, including brands like Apple and Samsung. Shop Now at Amazon
They're within $4 of the best price we've seen for these headphones in any condition. It includes a 1-year Bose warranty. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- Adjustable EQ
- 2 Listening Modes
- All-Day Battery Life
- Wired Option
- Bose App
- Model: 884367-0100
- UPC: 017817848961
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
It's $100 under the price for a brand new one, but comes with the same warranty. It's the lowest price we've ever seen for this in any condition. Buy Now at Amazon
- This Like-New Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device.
- 11" 2000x1200 IPS touchscreen
- 4GB RAM & SD card support up to 1TB
- 8MP camera
- works w/ Alexa
- Model: B0B1VQ1ZQY
It's the best price we've seen for this model, outside of refurbished units. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
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 $20 under the best price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. (This model is new.) Buy Now at Amazon
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
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
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
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
You'd pay well over $100 for a new one of these Ember Mugs (including the cheapest one in this sale, which is just $47). Each model includes a 30-day Ember warranty. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
That's $10 under our mention of a refurb from four months ago and the best price we've seen. Buy Now at Amazon
- countdown timer
- automatic shut-off
- control panel with LCD screen; 3 settings w/ multiple speeds
- Model: ICE-70
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
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.