Refurbished Price Comparison

Buying a Refurbished iPad: The Complete 2026 Guide

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Refurbished Apple Watch: Is It Actually Worth Buying?

Three months ago, I told a friend to buy a refurbished Apple Watch instead of new. He was skeptical. "Isn't that just fancy e-waste?"

Mar 03 12 min read

Guides

Refurbished Laptop for Students: The Ultimate Guide 2026

After rent, food, and health insurance, the average student in Germany has about €242 left each month. A new laptop costs €800 to €1,200. A refurbished business laptop? €300 to €500, while saving 93% of CO2 emissions compared to buying new.

Mar 01 13 min read

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Buying a Refurbished iPad in 2026: iPad, Samsung, or Lenovo?

I spent three hours in a refurbished electronics shop last month. Why? Because I wanted to find out if a refurbished iPad from 2022 for 450 euros is a better investment than a brand-new Lenovo for 300 euros.

Feb 27 17 min read

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Refurbished MacBook Pro: Who Should Actually Buy One?

I hesitated for three years. Spending €2,400 on a MacBook Pro felt wrong. Then I bought a refurbished M1 Pro model for €1,600 with 14 battery cycles. The thing looked new, worked like new, and I had €800 extra in my account.

Feb 25 14 min read

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Refurbished Battery: How Good Is It Really? Platform Comparison 2026

You're staring at a listing for a refurbished iPhone. €450 instead of €800 new. Sounds tempting. Then you spot it: "Battery capacity at least 80%". And suddenly you're wondering if this is a great deal or a trap.

Feb 23 13 min read

Guides

Stiftung Warentest Refurbished: What the Tests Actually Show

"Back Market wins Stiftung Warentest test." You've probably seen that headline a few times. And you've probably wondered: Does that mean I should buy from them? Is it automatically the best shop for me?

Feb 21 15 min read

Stories

Refurbished Phone Experiences: What Real Users Say

Nice for this customer. But does that help you? Not really. Because among 319,000+ reviews, there's also the flip side: "Dead after 6 weeks. Never again." Which experience will you get? That's what matters.

Feb 19 8 min read

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Refurbished MacBook Air: The Smart Alternative to Buying New?

€1,199 for a new MacBook Air. Or €700 for the same device – just refurbished, with warranty. Almost €500 saved, without quality compromises. Sounds too good to be true?

Feb 17 12 min read

Tips

Make Your Phone Last 2 Years Longer: Battery Care Tips

Red battery warning by noon? I know the feeling. My last smartphone: dropped to 72% battery capacity after just 18 months. If I had known these five tips earlier, it would still be running fine. With the right habits, you can preserve your phone battery, make your phone last longer, and extend...

Feb 15 5 min read

Tips

Refurbished Samsung Phone: 3 Checks Sellers Won't Mention

A refurbished Samsung phone at half the price sounds tempting. But unlike iPhones, Samsung phones have some specific pitfalls that many buyers miss. These three checks take about five minutes total and can save you a lot of headaches.

Feb 13 3 min read