{"id":6956,"date":"2026-08-03T14:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/blog\/?p=6956"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:57:55","slug":"refurbished-laptops-for-students-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/blog\/en\/refurbished-laptops-for-students-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Refurbished Laptops for the Start of the New School Year: The Complete Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6956\" class=\"elementor elementor-6956 elementor-6883\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6c3ee3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d6c3ee3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bcb412\" data-id=\"9bcb412\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b5bf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93b5bf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>September is just round the corner, and with it comes the same question every year: how can you kit out your student without breaking the bank? The smartest answer has a name: a refurbished laptop. At EcoPC, we\u2019ve been helping families and students start the academic year with the equipment they need \u2014 at a price that won\u2019t break the bank. In this guide, we explain what to look for, what to avoid and just how much you can actually save. Find your ideal refurbished laptop for students.<\/p><p>If you\u2019d like to take a look at our offers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/en\/cheap-laptops-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to see the best laptops for students.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af4ce8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af4ce8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is a Refurbished Laptop the Best Option for Students?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7544f45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7544f45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A refurbished laptop or PC is not a second-rate device. It is professionally inspected, repaired if necessary, and certified to work exactly like a new one \u2014 at up to 50% less.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the back-to-school season, this matters for three specific reasons:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The family budget has its limits.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September accumulates expenses: books, supplies, clothes, activities. Spending \u20ac800 on a new laptop when an equally valid alternative exists for \u20ac350\u2013450 is money that could go elsewhere.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Academic needs do not require the latest model.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Taking notes, making presentations, browsing, and using office software do not demand a latest-generation processor. A 3\u20134 year old device easily handles these tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Students don&#8217;t usually handle equipment with care.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A laptop that already has some prior use better absorbs the minor wear and tear of daily school life \u2014 without feeling like you lost \u20ac900 on the first backpack scratch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><b>The key takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to comparative performance studies, a 3-year-old refurbished laptop handles everyday academic tasks \u2014 office suites, video calls, web browsing \u2014 at the exact same speed as a new mid-range model.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-596de74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"596de74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does a Student Really Need from Their Refurbished Laptop?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-387eeef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"387eeef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before discussing models, we need to start by considering what the device will be used for. Not all stages of education have the same requirements. However, all students do need a laptop.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6082f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6082f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Standard academic use (all levels)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e47f902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e47f902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what any student does every day:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word processing and spreadsheets (Word, Google Docs, Excel)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating and viewing presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browsing the internet and educational platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video calls for online classes or group projects (Teams, Meet, Zoom)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching videos and multimedia content<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all of this, the minimum recommended specifications are:<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba69f2a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ba69f2a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff5b9ff\" data-id=\"ff5b9ff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ff516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ff516\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1e293b; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Recommended Minimum<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Optimal for Studying<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; color: #334155;\">\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; background-color: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Processor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Intel Core i5 (7th gen+) \/ AMD Ryzen 5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Intel Core i5 (10th gen+) \/ Ryzen 5 5000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">RAM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">8 GB<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; background-color: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Storage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">256 GB SSD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">512 GB SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Display<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">13\u201315.6 inches<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">14\u201315.6 inches Full HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a;\">Operating System<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px;\">Windows 11 Home<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Windows 11 Home or Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcdb645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcdb645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Avoid laptops with HDD hard drives. By 2025, a computer with an HDD rather than an SSD will be annoyingly slow, even if the rest of the specifications are good. At EcoPC, all our computers come with SSDs as standard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2899db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2899db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advanced use (sixth form, university, technical degrees)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c485e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56c485e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some students need a bit more power for specific subjects:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design and multimedia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Photoshop, Illustrator, basic video editing \u2192 minimum 16 GB RAM, dedicated graphics card recommended<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engineering and architecture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AutoCAD, MATLAB, simulations \u2192 16 GB RAM, i7 or Ryzen 7 processor, dedicated graphics card<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Programming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visual Studio Code, development environments, virtual machines \u2192 16 GB RAM, 512 GB+ SSD<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health sciences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anatomy applications, databases \u2192 8\u201316 GB RAM, good resolution screen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7459042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7459042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Refurbished Laptop to Choose Depending on Your Level of Education\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7973b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7973b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf92 Primary and lower secondary school (ages 6\u201316)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf0ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bf0ca5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At these stages, laptop usage is basic and supervised. There is no need to spend a lot.<\/span>\n\n<b>What you need:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7th or 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor or AMD equivalent<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 GB RAM \u2014 enough for all school work<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">256 GB SSD<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 in English<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good battery life (to bring it to school without a charger)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Estimated budget at EcoPC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac200\u2013\u20ac320<\/span>\n\n<b>Most recommended brands:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lenovo ThinkPad, HP ProBook, Dell Latitude \u2014 robust machines built for intensive work environments that easily withstand school use.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f8c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94f8c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udcda Sixth Form (aged 16\u201318)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f214a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f214a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More written coursework, more research, first complex presentations, preparation for university entrance exams.<\/span>\n\n<b>What you need:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th generation or newer Intel Core i5 \/ AMD Ryzen 5<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8\u201316 GB RAM<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">256\u2013512 GB SSD<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14\u201315.6 inch Full HD display<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u20138 hours of battery life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Estimated budget at EcoPC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac300\u2013\u20ac420<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-178c86d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"178c86d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83c\udf93 University and higher-level vocational training courses\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4eef1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4eef1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demands increase. Research papers, degree-specific software, group projects, internships.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What you need (minimum):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th gen or higher Intel Core i5\/i7 \/ AMD Ryzen 5\/7 5000<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 GB RAM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">512 GB SSD<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full HD or higher screen<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>For technical degrees (engineering, architecture, design, computer science):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16\u201332 GB RAM<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GTX\/RTX or AMD equivalent)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">512 GB SSD or larger<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Estimated budget at EcoPC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20ac400\u2013\u20ac600 (standard range) \/ \u20ac500\u2013\u20ac750 (technical range)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this applies to you, check out this article! <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/en\/blog\/portatiles-reacondicionados-para-estudiantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/blog\/en\/refurbished-laptops-for-students-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the best refurbished laptops for university students.<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07acaeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07acaeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much You Save on a Refurbished Laptop Compared to a New One\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1514f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e1514f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the decisive argument. We\u2019re not talking about marginal savings \u2014 we\u2019re talking about the fact that, for the price of a new entry-level laptop, you can get a mid-to-high-end machine with better specifications from EcoPC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16b5b8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16b5b8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1e293b; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Profile<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Equivalent new laptop<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EcoPC refurbished laptop<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Savings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; color: #334155;\">\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; background-color: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">Middle school \/ basic use<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac450\u2013\u20ac550<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac200\u2013\u20ac300<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Up to \u20ac250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">High school \/ medium use<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac650\u2013\u20ac800<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac300\u2013\u20ac420<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Up to \u20ac380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; background-color: #f8fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">University \/ standard use<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac850\u2013\u20ac1,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\u20ac380\u2013\u20ac550<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Up to \u20ac500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #0f172a;\">University \/ technical degrees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px;\">\u20ac1,200\u2013\u20ac1,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px;\">\u20ac550\u2013\u20ac750<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #2563eb;\">Up to \u20ac700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f7ef85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f7ef85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong> The main point:<\/strong> For \u20ac500 at EcoPC, you can get a laptop with a Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD \u2014 a machine that would cost over \u20ac1,100 brand new. The difference isn\u2019t in the performance; it\u2019s simply that someone has used it before.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c70009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c70009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Checklist: What We Check on All EcoPC Refurbished Laptops<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1837ba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1837ba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before any laptop reaches you, it undergoes a complete point-by-point technical inspection:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Display<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 no dead pixels, no spots, uniform backlighting, touch capability verified if applicable <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Keyboard and touchpad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 all keys fully functional, proper touchpad response <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 tested with certified health status <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Processor and RAM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 performance verified, no degradation <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>SSD Storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 read\/write speeds verified, no bad sectors <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB ports, HDMI, SD card reader <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Webcam and microphone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 video call ready from day one <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Speakers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 clear and proper audio <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Hinges and chassis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 no looseness, no structural damage <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Operating System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Windows 11 in English installed and activated <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><b>Data wiping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 free of previous owner information, ready to use out of the box<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f71839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f71839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Everything Included with Your Refurbished Laptop from EcoPC\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9bcb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e9bcb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Up to 3-year warranty <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd0b Battery verified with certified health <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcbb Windows 11 in English installed and activated <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\ude9a Free shipping in 24\u201348 hours <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd04 30-day free returns <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde Tech support in English <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd0c Charger included<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/blog\/en\/refurbished-laptops-for-students-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 See all refurbished laptops at EcoPC <\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecopc.com\/en\/refurbished-desktop-computers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 See all refurbished desktop PCs at EcoPC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f3b614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f3b614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions about Refurbished Laptops for the Start of the New School Year<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1b4d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1b4d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can a refurbished laptop cope with a student\u2019s daily use?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e150b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e150b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. EcoPC\u2019s refurbished laptops undergo the same thorough technical inspection as any other computer before they go on sale. They are designed to withstand heavy use \u2014 in fact, many come from business environments where they were used for eight hours a day. For standard academic use, they are completely reliable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d2d358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d2d358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What performance guarantee does a refurbished laptop offer during the academic year?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20e43aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20e43aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All EcoPC laptops come with a warranty of up to 3 years. If anything goes wrong during that period, we\u2019ll repair or replace it. The process is the same as for any new product: customer service in Spanish, with no small print.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba1518 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fba1518\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do refurbished laptops come with Windows in English?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-905e241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"905e241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. All EcoPC laptops come with Windows 11 in English pre-installed and fully activated. It is not a trial version and does not require any further activation. The laptop is ready to use straight away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6af098b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6af098b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the difference between a refurbished laptop and a second-hand one?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d083a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6d083a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The difference is fundamental. A second-hand laptop is a device sold by a private individual \u2018as is\u2019, without any servicing, warranty or quality checks. A refurbished laptop from EcoPC has undergone a full technical inspection; any components that do not meet standards are repaired or replaced, and it is sold with an official warranty. It is not the same thing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc4683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cc4683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much battery life do refurbished laptops have?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e82394d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e82394d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The battery health is checked on all devices before they go on sale. If you have any queries about the actual battery life of a specific model, EcoPC\u2019s customer service team can provide you with the exact details. Should the battery fail to meet our quality standards, it is replaced before the device is put on sale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b8bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2b8bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I buy my refurbished laptop using PayPal?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a3012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5a3012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. At EcoPC, we want your shopping experience to be as convenient as it is transparent. That\u2019s why you can now place orders using PayPal, the world\u2019s leading payment platform. With this option, you not only enjoy comprehensive buyer protection on every transaction but also the ability to split your payments. This makes equipping yourself with the best refurbished technology for the school year easier, more flexible, and more secure than ever.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/uk\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 Log in to your PayPal account<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is just round the corner, and with it comes the same question every year: how can you kit out your student without breaking the bank? The smartest answer has a name: a refurbished laptop. At EcoPC, we\u2019ve been helping families and students start the academic year with the equipment they need \u2014 at a price that won\u2019t break the bank. In this guide, we explain what to look for, what to avoid and just how much you can actually save. Find your ideal refurbished laptop for students. If you\u2019d like to take a look at our offers, click here to see the best laptops for students. Why is a Refurbished Laptop the Best Option for Students? A refurbished laptop or PC is not a second-rate device. It is professionally inspected, repaired if necessary, and certified to work exactly like a new one \u2014 at up to 50% less. For the back-to-school season, this matters for three specific reasons: The family budget has its limits. September accumulates expenses: books, supplies, clothes, activities. Spending \u20ac800 on a new laptop when an equally valid alternative exists for \u20ac350\u2013450 is money that could go elsewhere. Academic needs do not require the latest model. Taking notes, making presentations, browsing, and using office software do not demand a latest-generation processor. A 3\u20134 year old device easily handles these tasks. Students don&#8217;t usually handle equipment with care. A laptop that already has some prior use better absorbs the minor wear and tear of daily school life \u2014 without feeling like you lost \u20ac900 on the first backpack scratch. \ud83d\udca1 The key takeaway: According to comparative performance studies, a 3-year-old refurbished laptop handles everyday academic tasks \u2014 office suites, video calls, web browsing \u2014 at the exact same speed as a new mid-range model. What Does a Student Really Need from Their Refurbished Laptop? Before discussing models, we need to start by considering what the device will be used for. Not all stages of education have the same requirements. However, all students do need a laptop. Standard academic use (all levels) Here is what any student does every day: Word processing and spreadsheets (Word, Google Docs, Excel) Creating and viewing presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides) Browsing the internet and educational platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom) Video calls for online classes or group projects (Teams, Meet, Zoom) Watching videos and multimedia content For all of this, the minimum recommended specifications are: Component Recommended Minimum Optimal for Studying Processor Intel Core i5 (7th gen+) \/ AMD Ryzen 5 Intel Core i5 (10th gen+) \/ Ryzen 5 5000 RAM 8 GB 16 GB Storage 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD Display 13\u201315.6 inches 14\u201315.6 inches Full HD Operating System Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home or Pro \u26a0\ufe0f Avoid laptops with HDD hard drives. By 2025, a computer with an HDD rather than an SSD will be annoyingly slow, even if the rest of the specifications are good. At EcoPC, all our computers come with SSDs as standard. Advanced use (sixth form, university, technical degrees) Some students need a bit more power for specific subjects: Design and multimedia: Photoshop, Illustrator, basic video editing \u2192 minimum 16 GB RAM, dedicated graphics card recommended Engineering and architecture: AutoCAD, MATLAB, simulations \u2192 16 GB RAM, i7 or Ryzen 7 processor, dedicated graphics card Programming: Visual Studio Code, development environments, virtual machines \u2192 16 GB RAM, 512 GB+ SSD Health sciences: anatomy applications, databases \u2192 8\u201316 GB RAM, good resolution screen Which Refurbished Laptop to Choose Depending on Your Level of Education \ud83c\udf92 Primary and lower secondary school (ages 6\u201316) At these stages, laptop usage is basic and supervised. There is no need to spend a lot. What you need: 7th or 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor or AMD equivalent 8 GB RAM \u2014 enough for all school work 256 GB SSD Windows 11 in English Good battery life (to bring it to school without a charger) Estimated budget at EcoPC: \u20ac200\u2013\u20ac320 Most recommended brands: Lenovo ThinkPad, HP ProBook, Dell Latitude \u2014 robust machines built for intensive work environments that easily withstand school use. \ud83d\udcda Sixth Form (aged 16\u201318) More written coursework, more research, first complex presentations, preparation for university entrance exams. What you need: 10th generation or newer Intel Core i5 \/ AMD Ryzen 5 8\u201316 GB RAM 256\u2013512 GB SSD 14\u201315.6 inch Full HD display 7\u20138 hours of battery life Estimated budget at EcoPC: \u20ac300\u2013\u20ac420 \ud83c\udf93 University and higher-level vocational training courses Demands increase. Research papers, degree-specific software, group projects, internships. What you need (minimum): 10th gen or higher Intel Core i5\/i7 \/ AMD Ryzen 5\/7 5000 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD Full HD or higher screen For technical degrees (engineering, architecture, design, computer science): Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 16\u201332 GB RAM Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GTX\/RTX or AMD equivalent) 512 GB SSD or larger Estimated budget at EcoPC: \u20ac400\u2013\u20ac600 (standard range) \/ \u20ac500\u2013\u20ac750 (technical range) If this applies to you, check out this article! \u2192 See the best refurbished laptops for university students. How Much You Save on a Refurbished Laptop Compared to a New One This is the decisive argument. We\u2019re not talking about marginal savings \u2014 we\u2019re talking about the fact that, for the price of a new entry-level laptop, you can get a mid-to-high-end machine with better specifications from EcoPC. Profile Equivalent new laptop EcoPC refurbished laptop Savings Middle school \/ basic use \u20ac450\u2013\u20ac550 \u20ac200\u2013\u20ac300 Up to \u20ac250 High school \/ medium use \u20ac650\u2013\u20ac800 \u20ac300\u2013\u20ac420 Up to \u20ac380 University \/ standard use \u20ac850\u2013\u20ac1,000 \u20ac380\u2013\u20ac550 Up to \u20ac500 University \/ technical degrees \u20ac1,200\u2013\u20ac1,500 \u20ac550\u2013\u20ac750 Up to \u20ac700 The main point: For \u20ac500 at EcoPC, you can get a laptop with a Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD \u2014 a machine that would cost over \u20ac1,100 brand new. The difference isn\u2019t in the performance; it\u2019s simply that someone has used it before. 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