How Long Does A Refurbished Laptop Last?

If you’re considering purchasing a new laptop, you’ve undoubtedly already considered the option of purchasing a refurbished model rather than a completely new one. The primary advantage of purchasing this kind of product from businesses that specialise in refurbished laptops is the price differential, with refurbished laptops giving significant savings over brand-new models.

Refurbished laptops can be a terrific alternative for many people and help prevent electronics from ending up in landfills. Short warranties are one of the disadvantages of refurbished laptops. Another important concern is how long a refurbished laptop will last as opposed to a brand-new one.

How Long Should a Laptop Last You?

A brand-new laptop will typically last between three and five years, but many high-end models can last up to six or even seven years with excellent performance with proper care. We are able to predict how long these things will last because of the internal components, particularly the battery and memory.

A laptop’s batteries can be changed, giving the device new life, but storage and CPU utilisation are not truly replaceable, and when they are full, the system slows down and the computer gradually loses its capacity to perform well.

Things to Consider When Buying a Refurbished Laptop

Before spending your money on a refurbished laptop, take into account the following:

1. Who did the refurbishment? If performed by the manufacturer or a reputable third-party refurbisher, your refurbished laptop may last longer.
2. How old was the laptop? If the laptop had already been used for two years before being refurbished, you can expect to take two years off the total lifespan.
3. Have reasonable expectations. In most cases, a refurbished laptop at an affordable price will last anywhere from around 2-3 years.

Just about everyone loves saving money whilst shopping, so why not save on things like electronics that provide us with so much value? Buying refurbished electronics can be significantly cheaper, but when you choose a reputable refurbisher you can expect superb quality as well.

Author bio: Charles Green is an ITAD Business Development Manager for Wisetek UK, a leading provider of IT asset disposition services such hard drive disposal and data destruction.

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