Best Refurbished Tech Gifts for Christmas 2026: Under £100, £200 and £300
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Refurbished tech makes a great Christmas present: you get a better gadget for your budget, with a warranty included. Here are our picks at three price points. Phone prices are the cheapest we found today.
Under £100
- Wireless earbuds: older AirPods are a safe bet for anyone with an iPhone. Refurbished AirPods on Amazon.
- Kindle e-reader: refurbished Kindles look and work like new. Renewed Kindles.
- Smart speaker: easy for music, timers and smart-home control. Renewed Echo speakers.
- Fitness tracker: handy for New Year goals. Renewed fitness trackers.
Under £200
- iPhone 13 (128GB, Good): £230 today. A proper iPhone with years of updates left. Compare iPhone 13 prices.
- iPhone 12 (64GB, Good): £160. A good first phone for a child or a backup handset. Compare iPhone 12 prices.
- iPad (9th or 10th generation): great for streaming and kids’ apps. Our iPad guide.
- Apple Watch Series 9 or newer: Series 8 and older, the first Ultra and the SE (2nd generation) don’t get watchOS 27. Renewed Apple Watches.
Apple iPhone 13 Midnight 128GB Unlocked Very Good
Very Good - Refurbished
£199.00
eBay
iPhone 13 128GB - Starlight (Good) - Envirofone
£229.99
Envirofone.com
iPhone 13 128GB - Starlight (Good)
Good
£245.00
Backmarket.co.uk
iPhone 13 128GB Starlight Unlocked - Very Good
£289.99
Musicmagpie.co.uk
Under £300
- iPhone 14 (128GB, Good): £256. Faster cameras and better battery than the 13. Compare iPhone 14 prices.
- iPhone 13 or 14 in Excellent: for a gift that looks closest to new, Excellent cost £227–£263 on 24 October.
- Nintendo Switch: a family favourite on the TV and on the go. Renewed Switch consoles.
- Noise-cancelling headphones: a big upgrade for commuters. Renewed headphones.
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Tips for buying refurbished gifts
- Order early, but not too early. Returns windows start from delivery, not Christmas Day: 30 days at Back Market, 14 at musicMagpie.
- Choose a better grade for gifts. Excellent or Premium look closest to new.
- Check what’s in the box. Many refurbished phones come without a charger.
- Keep the paperwork. Warranty claims need the order confirmation.
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Our verdict
Refurbished lets you give a better present without spending more, and it keeps a working device in use. Check our top deals before you order: prices change daily.
