Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Refurbished Electronics for 2024

Looking for some practical last-minute gift ideas? You've come to the right place. Whether you're purchasing a monitor, a laptop, or a full desktop setup, refurbished hardware is not only sustainable, but also affordable.

You'll get the same quality as a new system at a considerably lower cost — and that's great news during one of the most expensive months of the year. But how do you find the best deals? How do you choose the right gift? 

As it happens, Refurb.io is currently running a holiday special. Alongside big discounts on some of our most popular systems, we're also offering an extra 5% off any purchase. We've collected a few of our top products — and best offers — below. 

Laptops and Chromebooks

Remote and hybrid work are here to stay, which means people are increasingly working on-the-go — why not give a gift to support the new normal? 

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 $309 (Save 30%)

Business On The Go

Looking for a system that combines substance and style with peerless performance? Slender and lightweight, this laptop is the perfect companion for students and working professionals alike.

• Model: Lenovo T490
• Memory: 8 GB
• Storage: 256 GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 8th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes
• Screen Size: 14"
• Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Webcam: Yes

See Also: 

• Lenovo ThinkPad T480 ($329)
• Lenovo ThinkPad T495s ($359)

Dell Latitude 7430 $729 (Save 54%) 

Perfect for the Telecommuting Tech Enthusiast

The Latitude 7430 is an absolute powerhouse of a laptop, with a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 14'' touchscreen, and up to 32 GB of memory.

• Model: Dell 7430
• Memory: 32GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Processor: Intel i7
• Processor Generation: 12th Gen
• Screen Size: 14"

See Also: 

• Dell Latitude 7420 ($649)
• Dell Latitude 7410 ($389)

Acer C740-C90X $129 (Save 24%) 

Hassle-Free, Secure and Portable Performance

The Acer C740 boots up in seconds and is both extremely compact and incredibly lightweight, making it an ideal companion for anyone who's constantly moving from point A to point B. As with all Chromebooks, the C740 runs Google's Chrome OS. 

• Model: Acer Chromebook
• Memory: 2GB
• Storage: 16GB SSD
• Operating System: Chrome OS
• Processor: Intel Celeron
• Screen Size: 11"
• Webcam: No

Dell Chromebook 3100 $139 (Save 54%)

An Accessible, Durable, Reliable Companion for Students of Any Age

With up to 14 hours of battery life, a built-in webcam, and a powerful Intel Celeron processor, the 3100 also features a tamper and spill-resistant keyboard and reinforced ports.

• Model: Dell Chromebook
• Memory: 4 GB
• Storage: 32 GB
• Operating System: Chrome OS
• Processor: Intel Celeron
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: No
• Screen Size: 11"
• Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
• Webcam: Yes

Desktop Towers

Over the past few years, office workstations have been packing more performance into smaller form factors — our top holiday picks reflect that trend. 

Dell Optiplex 5060 $479 (Save 66%)

A Cost-Effective Addition to Any Home Office

The OptiPlex 5060 is a reliable, small form factor desktop powered by an 8th Gen Intel i7 processor, 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD, making it an excellent choice for professional environments running Windows 11 Pro.

• Model: OptiPlex 5060
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Form Factor: Small Form Factor
• Processor: Intel i7
• Processor Generation: 8th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes

See Also: 

• HP EliteDesk 800 G5 ($339)
• HP EliteDesk 800 G6 ($489)

Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q $299 (Save 53%)

An Unbeatable Deal

This desktop micro tower is proof that big things come in small packages, providing enterprise-level performance and productivity in spite of its compact dimensions.

• Model: Lenovo M720Q
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Form Factor: Micro Tower
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 8th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes

See Also: 

• Lenovo ThinkCentre M720S ($369)

HP ProDesk 400 G7 $419 (Save 30%)

Innovative, Efficient, Compact Performance

The ProDesk is designed with two goals in mind: Saving space and amplifying productivity. It does an excellent job of achieving both objectives.

• Model: HP 400 G7
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Form Factor: Small Form Factor
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 10th Gen
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes

See Also: 

• HP ProDesk 600 G5 ($359)
• HP ProDesk 400 G9 ($659)

Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro $489 (Save 39%) 

A Sleek, Economical Personal Workstation

The OptiPlex 3070 is far faster than you might expect from a system of its size. Better yet, Dell's designed the workstation so it's easy to expand — so if you need more performance, it's just a matter of getting the right parts.

• Model: Dell 3070
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Form Factor: Micro Tower
• Processor: Intel i7
• Processor Generation: 9th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes

All-in-Ones

All-in-one PCs take a slightly different approach to saving space. They don't just trim down their tower — they combine computing hardware and monitor into a single compact package.  

Dell 3050 All-in-One $249 (Save 58%)

A Great Look for Any Home Office

Looking almost more like a tablet than a PC, the Dell 3050 is not only compact, but also far more portable than other, similar systems, meaning it not only takes up less desk space, but is also easier to move around.

• Model: Dell 3050
• Memory: 8GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Form Factor: All In One
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 7th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: No
• Screen Size: 19"

See Also

• Dell 5250 All-in-One Core i7 ($449)
• Dell OptiPlex 3050 All-in-One ($309)

Lenovo ThinkCentre M93z All-In-One

Boost Efficiency Without Sacrificing Desk Space

Boasting a 23'' HD LED display with a wide viewing angle and in-plane switching, the ThinkCentre M93z is designed first and foremost to support workplace collaboration, meaning it's a great addition to a team-oriented office.

• Model: ThinkCentre M93z
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Form Factor: All In One
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 4th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: No
• Screen Size: 23"
• Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Webcam: No

Combos

Looking for a one-step solution to your friend or loved one's home computing needs? These computer combos are not only cost-effective, but also cheap to upgrade and repair. 

Dell OptiPlex 3070 Micro Desktop Bundle $529 (Save 33%)

Experience Customer-Driven Desktop Innovation

The Optiplex 3070 is both Windows 11 ready and equipped with powerful 9th-generation Intel Core i5-9500T processors. Better yet, it's available in a number of different configurations.

• Model: OptiPlex 3070
• Memory: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Form Factor: Micro Tower
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 9th Gen
• Condition: Grade A
• Windows 11 Ready: Yes
• Screen Size: 24"
• Screen Resolution: 1920 × 1080
• Webcam: No

Refurbished HP EliteDesk 800G4 Mini Desktop $589 (Save 55%) 

Elite Productivity

Will one monitor not quite cut it? Enable seamless multitasking with a desktop bundle that includes two monitors and a system more than capable of running both.

• Memory: 32GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
• Form Factor: Micro Tower
• Processor: Intel i5
• Processor Generation: 8th Gen
• Condition: Grade A

Monitors

Do computer monitors make for decent holiday gifts? We believe so — especially if you pick up more than one. Check out a few of our top picks, chosen for both price and quality. 

• ViewSonic VA2446M ($135). 24'' 1920x1080 Screen. VGA Port 
• Acer V246HL ($119). 24'' 1920x1080 Screen. VGA Port and DisplayPort
• HP S231D ($109). 23'' 1920x1080 Screen. VGA, DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.0, WebCam.
• Dell UltraSharp U2312HMT ($129). 23'' 60 Hz 1920x1080 Screen. DisplayPort. 

Mystery Desktop

Still not sure what sort of gift you want to purchase? Why not add a bit of excitement to the holiday season and take a chance on our Mystery Desktop? For just $125, you'll get an A-Grade refurbished HP, Dell, or Lenovo system with: 

• 8GB RAM
• Minimum i5-6400 Processor
• 256GB SSD
• Windows 10 Professional

Shop Smarter This Holiday Season with Refurb.io

Whether you're purchasing a starter PC for a child, buying a new system for a student, or kitting out a techie's home office, Refurb.io can help you get the perfect gift. Not only are our systems sustainable and affordable, they're also restored with such care that they're almost indistinguishable from new. We're also a Microsoft Authorized Reseller and a leader in North American online computer sales. 

And if you don't see anything you like on the list above, don't worry. We've got plenty more deals for you to check out. Best of all, we've got something for just about every price point: 

• Deals Under $300
• Featured Holiday Sale Items
• Clearance
• Other Top Trending Products
• New Additions and Arrivals

All offers are valid only while quantities last. Free delivery is available across Canada on all orders. Purchases of laptops and PCs may optionally include any of the following add-ons: 

• Extra one-year extended warranty
• AVID AE-36 or AE-39 headset 
• A Mystery LCD Monitor
• A Laptop bag