Best refurbished Apple Watch deals to buy right now
While we may now be on the newest Apple Watch Series 10, it's worth considering an older, refurbished version that may be just as good if you're not going to use advanced settings and features.
That's particularly true because some recent Apple Watch models have particularly 'iterative' and minor changes.
So, whether you're looking to track your fitness or just want a smart watch for alerts directly on your wrist, integrated apps, payments and personalised watch faces, a refurbished Apple Watch may be the way to go.There isn't a lot in it when comparing the Apple Watch Series 9 to the Series 10. The Series 9 is still fast, reliable and very capable. Especially when bought refurbished, it balances features and price nicely, with the latest "double-tap" gesture and far more responsive Siri performance. We think it's a smart pick if you want something powerful without buying the latest option.
Read our Apple Watch Series 9 review
£249.99 at musicmagpie.co.ukApple's most advanced watch yet adds a bigger screen, slimmer profile and new health features. It's ideal if you want the latest tech, and if you're happy to get it as a refurbished watch, you can find it for a lot less than buying it brand-new.
Read our Apple Watch Series 10 review
£316.25 at Back MarketDon't mind missing out on an always-on display and some health tracking features like the ECG and blood oxygen monitoring? The Apple Watch SE from 2022 is a solid and affordable smart watch that covers the basics. It would be great as a first Apple Watch for someone who doesn't need all the extras.
£154.99 at musicmagpie.co.ukMost people seeking an affordable Apple Watch should go directly to Apple for several benefits, including the original accessories, a fresh battery, a decent warranty, the ability to add AppleCare insurance and more. This small version of the current Apple Watch SE is the best low-cost route.
£189.00 at apple.comThe Apple Watch Series 6 from 2020 still supports loads of the latest Apple Watch features including an always-on screen, sleep tracking, electrocardiogram (ECG) readings and water resistance. If you get one refurbished, it's still a high-end flagship-rivalling smart watch but costs under £300 — far less than a new watch.
£254.90 at backmarket.co.ukNot concerned about missing out on the always-on display and some of the newer health-tracking advancements in Apple Watch models? The 2020 version of the Apple Watch SE is an excellent low-cost option with many similarities to the newer SE from 2022.
£120.00 at backmarket.co.ukA refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 still has many of the top features that Apple uses to advertise its latest watches, including its heart-rate monitor, sleep tracking, fall alerts, loud noise monitoring, blood oxygen detection and ECG readings.
The Series 7 also has a larger always-on display when compared to the SE, making it a tremendous overall pick at a low price.
£158.98 at amazon.co.ukThere are only a handful of differences between the Series 8 from 2022 and the Series 9 from 2023, and those are the new chip, improved screen brightness, better Siri and the 'double-tap' gesture.
Otherwise, they're virtually identical and the Series 8 is still a worthwhile buy – it comes with additional motion sensors compared to the Series 7, powering its car crash detection feature that we hope you'll never need. It also has a skin temperature reader for cycle and sleep tracking.
£190.00 at backmarket.co.ukApple's most premium watch model is the Ultra, and while there is a newer Ultra from 2023, the original launch is still a great pick for its larger screen size, extended battery life and durable titanium casing. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is relatively a minor upgrade over the first-generation model, so getting an Ultra for a much lower price is well worth it.
£443.00 at backmarket.co.ukRaylo offers the chance to pay for your device on a monthly plan – while it does have refurbished devices to buy outright, it can be a great way to get a brand-new watch like the Apple Watch Series 10 here more flexibly, splitting the cost over 12 months.
£100000.00 at raylo.com
Apple Certified Refurbished Store
Back Market
Amazon Renewed
eBay
Music Magpie
Raylo
Buying a refurbished Apple Watch is a slightly different process to searching online for a new one or popping into an Apple Store. You'll need to go online through either Apple's refurbished store or a refurbished marketplace.
You must verify the standards of the marketplace to make sure you get a reliable device, and when you're shopping around these are the key factors we'd consider.
It's expected that your refurbished Apple Watch will come with a warranty. A one-year warranty is quite typical from refurbished product websites.
However, this will only cover functionality faults or defects, not all the other issues that could arise after purchase. The best possible warranty comes if you buy a refurbished watch directly from Apple, and there you get the option to add AppleCare insurance too.
If things go wrong, you'll appreciate being able to return the watch and get a refund. Check the refurbisher's policies on this, as you want to have some flexibility in case the product doesn't meet your expectations or if you change your mind.
Return policies vary, so check how long you've got for this and whether you'll be expected to pay postage or if it's something that the marketplace or seller manages for you.
Every platform selling refurbished devices will have a grading system with different tiers designed to give buyers a good idea of the product quality they're buying. The system will usually have about three or four levels – like 'Like New', 'Very Good' or 'Good' – and these are the retailer's way of indicating the physical condition of the watch.
For instance, an Apple Watch that is 'like new' should be almost exactly like one bought from Apple with minimal signs of use or scratches. However, one at a 'good' or 'fair' tier will probably have tiny micro scratches on the screen and many more signs of use and wear.
Similarly, the condition tiers might give you an idea of how used the smart watch is and how much battery health it has. All batteries degrade over time and, unless you're buying a watch from Apple, you may not get a product fitted with a fresh battery.
If possible, it's ideal to get to know the battery health percentage of the product, or a general idea of the health as it relates to the condition.
While it might seem like you can pay for a battery replacement at an Apple Store, it'll probably cost you a lot and likely won't be an actual battery replacement. It'll just be a different refurbished product. It's an expense and fuss that you're better off planning to avoid.
Unfortunately, refurbished stores often lower the cost of the product by selling the Apple Watch with lower-quality third-party chargers and Apple Watch straps.
The guaranteed way to get the official accessories is by going through Apple's refurbished store, but you may be able to find out the information about original accessories through the seller or the marketplace. It's worth checking this to save yourself the additional costs.
Read more: What is a refurbished phone? | Refurbished MacBook deals | Refurbished smartphone deals | Refurbished iPad deals | Refurbished Apple Watch deals
You Might Also Like
The anti-ageing wonder ingredient you're missing in your skincare routine
15 dresses perfect for a summer wedding
6 items our fashion team always take on a beach holiday
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Bloomberg
35 minutes ago
- Bloomberg
Samsung Welcomes Competition in Foldable Phones
Samsung President and Mobile eXperience COO Won-Joon Choi is welcoming competition in the foldable phone category, as the electronics giant awaits an entry from arch-rival, Apple. Choi spoke exclusively with Bloomberg Tech: Asia anchor Shery Ahn at Samsung's Suwon headquarters about the bet on foldables, as well as the impact of tariff threats and the future of AI on Samsung devices. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Cash cards to pay for gluten-free food in UK first
People in Wales who cannot eat gluten will be given debit-style cards preloaded with money to help pay for their food. The UK-first move, which begins later this year, will be an alternative to the current system where those with conditions such as coeliac disease - which affects about one in 100 people - get food on prescription from the pharmacy. Coeliac Cherylee Barker, 54, from Narberth, Pembrokeshire, took part in a pilot scheme and got £14 a month, which she said "scratches the surface of the cost". A Coeliac UK report said a gluten free diet added 35% to food bills and Health Minister Jeremy Miles said the Welsh government wanted to "de-medicalise the supply of gluten-free foods". The new card will work like a chip and Pin bank card and be taken in most places that sell gluten-free food, including supermarkets, shops, community pharmacies and online stores, according to the Welsh government. It would not say how much people will be given - just that it will vary by person and be regularly reviewed - or how much would be spent on the scheme. Ministers anticipate it will be "cost neutral" and not add any more to the NHS budget. The prescription model will still be available in Wales, which is similar to schemes in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. High cost of gluten-free food labelled 'unfair' Call for better coeliac care after Weetabix death Coeliac patients may lose gluten-free prescription Those with coeliac disease cannot eat gluten as their immune system attacks their own tissues and their body cannot properly take in nutrients. It results in symptoms including bloating, vomiting and diarrhoea. There is also an added cost . with gluten-free food more expensive Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, the four leading supermarkets. The average price of a own brand loaf of bread was 63p, compared with £2.26 for a gluten-free equivalent. Supermarket penne pasta averaged 56p per 500g whereas the lowest gluten-free option averaged £1.22. Ms Barker has been part of the pilot scheme in the Hywel Dda health board area for the past five years. She gets £42 every three months, which equates to £14 a month, and described the previous prescription system as "slightly embarrassing" and the food "not that edible". She said: "I didn't want to take the money from the NHS. I thought 'just suck it up and see' but after a little while I just found it was just becoming more and more expensive. "It isn't a lifestyle choice, it is a need." Despite saying the card was "fantastic" she said the amount she got was only "scratching the surface" of rising costs for everybody, especially coeliacs. Bethan Williams, 24, from Cardiff, said prescriptions did not work for her as the food was low quality. As a vegetarian, she said the cash cards could give people with additional dietary needs the freedom to make healthy choices. "I am in a good position that I can afford the higher quality bread but that is not the case for all people," she said. "Eating food and being able to eat a balanced diet isn't a privilege, it's something everyone should be entitled to." For businesses such as Plumvanilla Cafe and deli in Narberth, which accepts the cash card, making sure they can serve the community's needs is becoming more necessary. Gemma Beere, who works at the cafe, said: "We've noticed more and more people shopping with gluten-free requirements so we like to keep a big stock." But she added it was a challenge balancing stocking the shelves with the high cost items and making sure nothing goes to waste. Miles said the move would cut "administrative burdens on GPs and pharmacies". He added: "For people living with coeliac disease, following a strict gluten-free diet is not a lifestyle choice but a medical necessity. "We want to de-medicalise the supply of gluten-free foods in Wales, giving people more freedom to access the food they want to eat, more conveniently, to help them to manage their condition." Tristen Humphreys from Coeliac UK said: "We need to recognise that a gluten-free diet is the treatment for coeliac disease, it's a serious autoimmune disease not a lifestyle choice – we want that recognised." He added supporting people's diets would help prevent health complications down the line and was "cost efficient" for the NHS and called on other UK nations to follow suit. Additional reporting by Sara Dafydd
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
UK Warns Apple, Google Over App Store Power
The UK's competition watchdog warned on Wednesday that Apple (AAPL, Financials) and Google (GOOGL, Financials) have a "effective duopoly" over mobile platforms and may soon have to follow stricter regulations to make things fairer. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. The Competition and Markets Authority wants to give both tech giants "strategic market" status. This will let it make adjustments, including as making app store reviews and rankings clearer and giving developers greater methods to voice their concerns. The CMA noted that Apple's iOS or Google's Android runs on up to 100% of UK phones, which doesn't leave app developers with many options. It said that more justice might lead to more innovation in a sector that makes up about 1.5% of the UK economy. Google said the action was "disappointing" and that any laws should be based on facts and not stop progress. Apple said that the changes being suggested could make users' privacy and security less safe. By October 22, a final decision must be made. Epic Games, which is in a legal battle with Apple, said that the regulator didn't go far enough by putting off more reviews of app store competition until 2026. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
