Best Refurbished Laptops For Back-to-Uni 2022

If you’re in the market for a laptop this Back-to-Uni, then you may be trying to choose between brand-new laptops or refurbished laptops. Here are our top refurbished laptop picks to help you decide.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G3

With its 360-degree hinge, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga moves with you. The phenomenal HDR display option delivers 100% colour gamut for vivid and true-to-life visuals. The integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro provides the perfect outlet for your creativity. The X1 Yoga includes Intel Thunderbolt 3—the technology that brings lightning-fast Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps. Connect a cable from your USB-C port to a Thunderbolt 3-enabled device, capabilities - all in one port and get four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other port type, while also supplying power. So you get Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort.

Good for:

• University students
• Content creators
• Web developers
• Data analysts
• Technical professions with CAD, modelling, mathematical or statistical analysis.

Specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-8350U Processor (1.70GHz base clock, 3.60GHz boost clock, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6M Cache)

Memory

Soldered 8 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM

Storage

256 GB m.2 SSD

Display

14" FHD Touch Screen (1920x1080), 270 nits

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G4

The X1 Yoga Gen 4 includes a rechargeable ThinkPad Pen Pro. Sketch. Sign documents. Take notes. Even colour! Never worry about running out of ink or needing batteries, as it charges while it's stored in your system. Plus, with a garaged slot, you won't need to worry about misplacing or leaving it behind. Go ahead and create—there are no limits to where your imagination can take you. This laptop stands out for its style, elegance and performance.

Good for

• Content creators
• Musicians
• Students & Professionals on the move
• Creative professions graphic designers, photographers or creative executives.

Specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-8365U Processor ( 1.60 GHz, Boost 4.10GHz, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6M Cache)

Memory

Soldered 8 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM

Storage

256 GB m.2 SSD

Display

14" FHD Touch Screen (1920x1080), anti-reflection, anti-smudge, 400 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, IPS

Dell XPS 13 9365

This laptop is slim and sleek. You can comfortably carry it around every day and take it out with pride. It comes with a touch screen and enough power for the mobile warrior who wants to get things done while on the road.

Good for

• Mobile uni students & professionals
• People running talks and presentations on the move
• University/school students

Specs

Processor

Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75 processor (2 Cores, 4M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz)

Memory

8 GB RAM LPDDR3 SDRAM

Storage

256 GB m.2 SSD

Display

13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) InfinityEdge touch display

Apple MacBook Air 13" (Mid-2017)

Thin, light and powerful this sleek and stylish factory refurbished MacBook Air is ready when you are. Hosting a 5th generation i5 CPU and a SSD the 13.3-inch MacBook Air is perfect for people on the run. Built to Apples high standards this refurbished/ex-lease MacBook Air looks and feels fantastic. Perfect for Back to School or Uni.

Good for

• Perfect for School & University
• Tough and super lightweight
• A general purpose laptop in a workshop or shared environment

Specs

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-5350U Processor (2 Cores, 3M Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)

Memory

Soldered 8 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM

Storage

256 GB m.2 SSD

Display

13.3-inch glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit, 1440×900 pixels

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13" (Mid-2017)

Our refurbished MacBook Pro comes packed with an i5 processors and powerful graphics. And it has the most vibrant display on a Mac. It's the total package & powered up. Built to Apples high standards, this refurbished/ex-lease MacBook looks and feels breathtaking. Perfect for business and university students.

Good for

• Software developer
• Mobile professionals
• Content creators
• Creative professions graphic designers, photographers or creative executives.

Specs

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-7267U Processor (2 Cores, 4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)

Memory

Soldered 8 GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM

Storage

512 GB PCIe 3.0 Solid State Storage

Display

2560 x 1600 13.3" Retina LED-Backlit with IPS, 227ppi, 500 nits