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.
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Guides to help you buy better
Everything we wish we'd known before buying our first refurbished device.
- 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.
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- 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
- Comparison
The best refurbished phones under £300
Six refurbished phones that cost around or under £300 and are still a smart buy: pros, cons and who each one is for.
3 min read
- Sustainability
The environmental impact of making a smartphone
Why manufacturing accounts for most of a phone's footprint, what happens to e-waste and how much extending a phone's life really helps.
2 min read
- Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs iPhone 14 refurbished: which to choose?
Galaxy S23 or iPhone 14 refurbished: we compare display, cameras, performance, battery and updates to help you decide.
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- How-to
How to check the battery health of a refurbished phone
Step by step: how to check battery health on iPhone and Android, which figures are normal and what to do if the battery isn't up to scratch.
3 min read
- Comparison
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14 refurbished: which should you buy?
We compare the refurbished iPhone 13 and iPhone 14: the real differences in camera, battery, features and price, and who each one is for.
3 min read
- Comparison
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15 refurbished: is the upgrade worth it?
We compare the refurbished iPhone 14 and iPhone 15: USB-C, 48 MP camera, Dynamic Island and price. Which one suits whom.
2 min read
- Buying guide
Is a refurbished console worth buying?
Refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED and PS5: the advantages, what to check (controllers, fan, storage) and which to choose for the way you play.
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- Buying guide
Is a refurbished iPhone worth it in 2026?
The real advantages, the real risks and which models make sense today. An honest guide to deciding whether a refurbished iPhone is right for you.
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- Buying guide
Is Back Market legit? What to know before you buy
How Back Market works in the UK, what protection you get, its strengths and weak spots, and how to pick the right listing to avoid surprises.
2 min read
- Comparison
MacBook Air M1 vs M2 refurbished: which should you buy?
We compare the refurbished MacBook Air M1 and M2: design, display, performance, battery and price, and who each one makes sense for.
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- Gift guide
Refurbished Christmas gift guide: consoles and laptops that delight
Refurbished gift ideas for this Christmas: consoles for the whole family and laptops for study or work, with tips to get it right.
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- Basics
Refurbished phone grades explained: what each one means
Fair, Good, Excellent… What each cosmetic grade tells you, what it doesn't, and which one suits the way you use your phone.
3 min read
- Basics
Refurbished vs second-hand: the real differences
Buying a refurbished phone isn't the same as buying a used one from a private seller. The differences in checks, warranty, price and risk.
3 min read
- Consumer rights
Warranty and returns when buying refurbished in the UK
Your rights when you buy a refurbished phone from a UK business, how returns work and what to do if something goes wrong.
3 min read
- Buying guide
Which refurbished iPad or tablet to buy (and for what)
iPad 9, iPad Air 5 or Galaxy Tab S8: which refurbished tablet to choose for watching series, studying, drawing or as a family tablet.
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- Buying guide
Which refurbished Samsung to buy in 2026
Galaxy S23, S22 or A54: which refurbished Samsung phone to choose for your budget and use, with pros, cons and years of updates.
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