How much cheaper are refurbished laptops than new?
Typically 40–70% less than the original price of the same model.
A business laptop that cost ₹90,000 when new might sell refurbished for ₹25,000–₹35,000 a few years later. The discount depends on:
- Age: older generations are cheaper
- Brand and line: premium lines such as the ThinkPad T-series, Latitude 7000 and EliteBook hold value better
- Configuration: more RAM and a bigger SSD cost more
- Condition: Grade B+ is cheaper than Grade A
- Demand: popular models like the T480 and M1 MacBook Air sell quickly
Comparing like with like
Don't compare a refurbished ThinkPad with a new ThinkPad of the latest generation — compare it with the new laptop you would actually buy at the same budget. That's where the value really shows.
