Refurbished PCs (6 products)

Return to top

What is a Refurbished PC?

Refurbished PCs aren't the same as the second-hand PCs you'd find on Facebook Marketplace and the like. With a second-hand PC, there's no assurance that the PC will be as good as the seller says it is. You've just got to trust their word. If something were to happen to the PC, you would be left with little to no recourse. It's not as if you could return it for a refund, contact the manufacturer's technical support for help, or get it repaired under warranty. You can grab a bargain by going the second-hand route, but there's always the risk of it not working out.

A refurbished PC, on the other hand, is a second hand PC that's been professionally repaired, cleaned, and configured to a 'like-new' condition by either its original manufacturer or a dedicated third-party refurbisher like T1A, then sold again at a discounted price through retail. What's more, refurbished PCs come with warranties, so you can buy them with confidence.

Where do Refurbished PCs Come From?

Most refurbished PCs come from businesses replacing their systems. It's common for businesses to upgrade their employees' devices every few year or so (regardless of whether or not the device is in perfect working condition), so that they can take advantage of the latest hardware, security, and efficiency advancements. When businesses make this sort of upgrade, they don't just throw out their old systems. Rather, they sell them on to be refurbished, recouping some of their costs.

This is why you'll find that the majority of refurbished PCs in our range are business-class models like Dell OptiPlex, HP EliteDesk, and Lenovo ThinkCentre, as opposed to more consumer-centric models, and this is largely a good thing. Think about it - business PCs spend most of their time in clean, air-conditioned offices, all while doing very little work that'd strain their hardware. These PCs haven't been rendering out 4K videos all day long. All they've had to do for the most part is run a web browser, Microsoft Office, and some communication software. Really, business PCs make the perfect candidates for refurbished PCs.

Is a Refurbished PC Worth It?

It's hard to beat the value of a refurbished PC if you're on a tight budget. By going refurbished, you can pick yourself up a fully-fledged business PC with mid-range, last-generation specs for under £200. That's a lot of computer for your money, more than you'd get with a brand-new, off-the-shelf PC of the same price. Sure, the hardware of a refurbished PC won't be the latest and greatest, but mid-range processors from a couple years back can often go head-to-head with today's entry-level processors in terms of performance.

Do note, however, that these older, refurbished PCs may not meet the minimum system requirements of the software you're interested in using. Let's take the popular operating system Windows 11, for example. Windows 11 requires a PC with a 'Trusted Platform Module' (TPM), which only really become commonplace in PCs in the last few years. The next iteration of Windows may have even higher requirements, so keep this in mind when shopping for a refurbished PC.

And, of course, you're not going to get that 'fresh from the factory' experience with a refurbished PC. Expect a few knocks and dings to the PC's chassis, but you'll be saving it from ending up in some landfill.

Refurbished PCs at Ebuyer

Here at Ebuyer, we stock a range of refurbished PCs from all the top brands, including Lenovo, HP, and Dell.

If you want your refurbished PC by tomorrow, next-day delivery is available. We also offer finance packages for added flexibility. And don't forget the Ebuyer Price Match Promise - we won't be beaten on price.