2021
Independent guides: new and refurbished
The phone you need,
at the best price.
We compare every model new and refurbished: how much you save, what's different and where to buy it in the UK. Honest reviews and clear guides.
Warranty included
Refurbished devices from professional sellers usually come with a warranty. Always check it on each listing.
Checked by professionals
Devices are prepared and tested by professional refurbishers before they're sold.
Up to 70% cheaper*
*Based on the example prices in our catalogue versus each model's UK launch price.
Christmas
Give refurbished tech this Christmas
Checked consoles and laptops with a warranty, for a lot less than new. Buy early: deliveries slow down in December.
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Most popular phones
The best-value models, with their new and refurbished prices and no-nonsense pros and cons.
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Apple
iPhone 15 Pro
- Very versatile camera with 3x optical zoom
- Silky-smooth 120 Hz display
Refurbished from£550example
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Very powerful and efficient
- 3x optical zoom
Refurbished from£290example
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- 2022
Apple
iPhone SE (2022)
- The most affordable iPhone
- Very fast thanks to the A15
Refurbished from£130example
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- 2023
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Great battery life
- Smooth, bright display
Refurbished from£145example
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Categories
What are you looking for?
- PhonesiPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel and more: the best-value phones, new or refurbished.15 models reviewed
- LaptopsMacBooks and business Windows laptops for studying, working from home or creating.8 models reviewed
- TabletsiPads and Android tablets for studying, drawing or watching series without paying full price.3 models reviewed
- SmartwatchesSmartwatches with health and fitness features, new or at a fraction of their original price.2 models reviewed
- ConsolesPlayStation and Nintendo Switch, checked and ready to play for less.7 models reviewed
- AudioNoise-cancelling headphones and quality sound, new or refurbished.2 models reviewed
Why refurbished?
Same use, less spending and less waste
A refurbished phone is a used or returned device that a professional checks, repairs if needed, cleans and tests before selling it again with a warranty.
Real savings
You pay a lot less than for the new model, especially for flagships one or two generations old.
Battery checked
Learn how to check battery health and what minimum to ask for before you buy.
Circular economy
Extending a device's life avoids making a new one, the most polluting stage of its life cycle.
No compromises
Cosmetic grades only affect looks. The device should work fully in every grade.
Guides
Learn before you buy
- Buying guide
The best refurbished laptops for students
MacBook or Windows, how much RAM and storage you need, and which refurbished models we recommend for studying without overspending.
2 min read
- Buying guide
The best refurbished phone for kids and teenagers
What to consider when buying your child's first phone (parental controls, toughness and price) and which refurbished models we recommend.
2 min read
- Buying guide
The best refurbished phone for older people
What a phone for an older person needs (screen, simplicity, battery and safety) and which refurbished models we recommend.
2 min read