New tech is expensive, but refurbished tech doesn’t have to be a risky purchase. These seven certified deals offer real savings, warranties and performance from brands you already trust. Swipe ahead for more.

Refurbished Does Not Mean Risky

Purchasing refurbished electronics can save buyers 40-70% compared to buying them brand new. money. Apple, Samsung, Dell, Microsoft and Dyson all operate certified refurbished programs backed by manufacturer warranties. The stigma around refurbished electronics is outdated, but the savings are not.

What Certified Refurbished Actually Means

Certified refurbished devices get professionally tested, repaired with genuine parts, graded for cosmetic condition and sold with a warranty. Electronics listed as Used are being sold as-is with no guarantees. Amazon Renewed offers up to 50% off with a 90-day minimum guarantee. Back Market carries a 1-year warranty, a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 4.5 out of 5 Trustpilot rating from more than 17,900 verified reviews.

iPhone 15

The Apple iPhone 15 128gb comes renewed and carrier unlocked through Amazon and it sells for a a few hundred dollars short of its original $799 price tag. Every Renewed unit is inspected, tested and backed by Amazon's guarantee. The iPhone 15 remains a value pick in 2026 thanks to its USB-C port, 48MP camera and years of guaranteed iOS updates.

MacBook Air 2022

Apple's 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 chip is around $300 lower than its original price of $1,199 when you purchase it renewed through Amazon. Those are real savings. The M2 chip delivers fast performance for everyday work, streaming and creative tasks. You get 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and all-day battery life for hundreds less than a new model.

iPad Air 2024

The price you’ll see for a 2024 iPad Air 11-inch with the powerful M3 chip represent big savings of close to $130 lower than retail. The M3 delivers fast performance for creative apps, note-taking and streaming. It supports Apple Pencil and runs the latest iPadOS features including Apple Intelligence.

Sony WH-1000XM5: $239 on Amazon Renewed

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is still the go-to noise-canceling headphone for a reason and renewed units start at $239.99 through Amazon, compared to their $349.99 retail price. With the XM5 headphones you get 30 hours of battery life, multipoint Bluetooth so you can switch between your phone and laptop, and noise cancellation that genuinely blocks out a noisy coffee shop or a loud commute.

Apple Watch Series 10: $261 on Amazon Renewed

The Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS and Cellular in 46mm is around $265 renewed through Amazon, while the same configuration retailed for $529 new. It features the largest and thinnest Apple Watch display to date, a water temperature sensor and faster charging. A current-generation smartwatch at half price is hard to beat.

Nintendo Switch OLED: $269 on Amazon Renewed

Now that the Nintendo With 2 has launched, value-conscious gamers may want to give the first Switch’s OLED model worth a serious look. It’s $269.99 renewed through Amazon, down from the $349.99 retail price. The 7-inch OLED screen is noticeably better than the standard Switch display, you get a wider adjustable kickstand and 64GB of internal storage. If you mostly play handheld or want a second console for travel, this is the game console to grab.

Dyson V15 Detect: $349 on Amazon Renewed

The Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum is one of the few home products where the refurbished version feels identical to new out of the box. It features a green laser on that reveals dust you cannot see with the naked eye, and the LCD screen on the back shows a real-time particle count. At $349 renewed through Amazon, you’ll see savings of around $300 off the retail price of $649.