Are refurbished Apple products reliable during Black Friday sales?

Yes, refurbished Apple products are just as reliable as new devices. Back Market's refurbished Apple products goes through rigorous testing that meets or exceeds industry standards, with each device inspected across 30+ quality checkpoints. You're getting the same reliability as new Apple products, but at up to 50% less cost. Our 1-year warranty (compared to most competitors' 90 days) and 30-day return policy give you longer protection than typical Black Friday deals on new devices. Every refurbished Apple product includes a battery health guarantee of at least 80% capacity in iPhones, and you can have the option to opt for new batteries. The environmental benefits are significant too – choosing refurbished reduces electronic waste by up to 92% compared to buying new, making it both wallet-friendly and planet-friendly during Black Friday shopping.

When do Black Friday Apple deals start at Back Market?

Back Market's Black Friday Apple deals officially start November 17 and run through November 30, giving you two full weeks to find your perfect refurbished Apple device. But here's the thing – our everyday prices on refurbished Apple products are already competitive with Black Friday deals on new devices year-round. During our Black Friday event, you'll see additional savings on top of our standard 30-50% off retail prices. We typically launch our best deals earlier than traditional retailers because we're not playing by Big Tech's playbook. Sign up for our newsletter to get early access notifications, and check back throughout the campaign period since we refresh deals regularly. Remember, refurbished stock is finite, so the best models and configurations tend to go quickly during peak shopping periods.

What's the difference between Back Market's refurbished Apple products and Apple's certified refurbished?

Both offer quality devices, but Back Market provides better value and selection. Apple's certified refurbished program only offers recent models with limited inventory, while Back Market stocks everything from older MacBooks to the latest iPhones across all condition grades. Apple gives you a standard 1-year warranty, and we match that with our own 1-year coverage. The big difference? Price and choice. Our inventory includes devices from multiple professional refurbishers, so you'll find models Apple no longer sells refurbished, often at lower prices than Apple's certified program. We also offer different condition grades (Premium, Excellent, Good, Fair) so you can choose based on your budget, while Apple only sells "like new" condition. Plus, our 30-day return policy gives you plenty of time to make sure you're happy with your purchase.

Do refurbished Apple devices work with all UK carriers?

All our refurbished Apple devices work with major UK carriers. iPhones sold through Back Market are typically unlocked, meaning they can work with your chosen carrier like EE, O2, 3 mobile, and others. Here's what you need to know: newer iPhones (iPhone 8 and later) support both GSM and CDMA networks, so carrier compatibility isn't usually an issue. For devices with eSIM capability (iPhone XR and newer), you can easily switch carriers without needing a physical SIM card. If you're unsure, our customer support team can help you confirm compatibility before you buy.

Are Black Friday refurbished Apple deals better than new Apple deals?

In most cases, yes – refurbished Apple deals during Black Friday offer significantly better value than new device sales. While new Apple products rarely see discounts beyond 10-15% during Black Friday, refurbished Apple devices are already 30-50% off retail prices before any additional Black Friday savings. Do the math: a £1,000 iPhone that's 60% off (£400) beats a new one with a 10% Black Friday discount (£900) by £500. You're getting the same functionality, similar warranty coverage (our 1-year vs. Apple's 1-year), and often newer software than when the device originally launched. The trade-off? Possible minor cosmetic wear that doesn't affect performance. For budget-conscious shoppers, refurbished wins hands down. The only time new might make sense is if you absolutely need the latest model with cutting-edge features that haven't made it to the refurbished market yet.

Apple Black Friday deals

Name: Apple Black Friday deals Deals
Brand: Back Market
Price: 590 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.31 (1980888 reviews)

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iPhone 15 Pro Max

(10,181)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£590.00

Versus £1,599.00 new

iPhone 16 Plus

(3,759)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£594.99

Versus £899.00 new

+1 more colours

Apple Watch Series 11

(232)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£433.00

Versus £780.60 new

+3 more colours

iPhone 17 Pro Max

(1,489)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£1,625.00

Versus £1,999.00 new

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iPad Pro (2024, M4 series)

(3,776)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£590.00

Versus £999.00 new

iPhone 11 Pro Max

(17,862)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£242.00

Versus £909.00 new

+1 more colours

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2019,Intel)

(357)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£467.00

Versus £2,139.00 new

iPad Pro (2020, A12 series)

(5,498)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£471.00

Versus £919.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2018,Intel)

(211)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£302.00

Versus £1,589.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Air (2017,Intel)

(4,722)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£219.00

Versus £1,300.00 new

iPad Air 8 (2026)

(19)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£676.78

Versus £899.00 new

"Obsolete" MacBook Pro (2018,Intel)

(2,039)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£355.00

Versus £1,999.00 new

Magic Keyboard (2021) - QWERTY - English (UK) -

(7)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£124.00

Versus £185.00 new

Magic Keyboard (iPad not included) (2020) - QWERTY - English (UK) - iPad Pro 11" 1st gen / iPad Pro 11" 2nd gen / iPad Pro 11" 3rd gen / iPad Air 4 / iPad Air 5

(47)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£209.00

Versus £399.00 new

iPod nano 4 8GB - Blue

(4)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£87.00

iPod classic 5 2006 30GB - Black

(8)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£110.00

iMac (Intel, 2019)

(1)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£390.00

Versus £2,700.00 new

Mac Studio (M4 series)

(2)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£2,923.00

Versus £3,516.73 new

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Customer reviews for Apple Black Friday deals

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Accessories
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Appearance
4.4/5
Battery
4.1/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.2/5
Packaging
4.4/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Merrily R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/08/2026, United Kingdom.
Absolutely fantastic, I was stocked on how quickly and efficiently everything went. Basically I crashed my previous iPhone 13 mini green and the whole backside was cracked - but everything else was functional. I looked up back glass replacement prices and then compared to BackMarket options and it was cheaper for me to trade my broken iPhone for the same refurbished phone rather than pay t replace the backside! I chose "fair condition" option for the new phone but when I received it I could not see any wear and tear at all - maybe a few unnoticeable microscopic bits upon examination with a magnifying glass - it feels like a brand new phone - the battery is better than my last phone and it is not cracked. This was a perfect solution for me who wanted to keep the original small phone and did not want to upgrade. Will definitely also get a refurbished laptop from these guys later when I need one because they do such a good job and it feels great not to give money to Apple again and fall into this scam with apple care. Bravo BackMarket - well done and looking forward to doing business later as well!
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Red - Unlocked
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Red - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
28/07/2026
Emmett B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I feel really lucky to have found exactly what I wanted refurbished (iPad air 6th gen and apple pencil pro) on this website - I saved hundreds yet the products both look and function like they're brand new!! It doesn't make sense to buy tech new when you can buy it refurbed in excellent working condition. 10/10 will definitely buy from here again!
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
07/07/2026
Deolinda C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 17/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Got my iPhone 15 plus delivered within a few days of ordering, I ordered a refurbished in very good condition. It was! It was in excellent condition. The battery life is amazing! Around 24 hours. Charging back up is quick. It also came with the charger Second time buying from Backmarket Great service
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB - Black - Unlocked
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
07/07/2026
Lola M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 06/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I'm really pleased with this MacBook Air. It was advertised as refurbished in excellent condition, and it arrived exactly as described. Cosmetically, it looks fantastic with no visible wear. It genuinely looks brand new. The battery health is 95%, which exceeded my expectations for a refurbished device and gives me confidence it has plenty of life left. Performance has been excellent too and the M1 chip is fast and responsive for everyday tasks. I'd happily recommend it to anyone considering a refurbished MacBook.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 128GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 128GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
28/06/2026
Colleen H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I had a great experience buying my iPad from Back Market. The delivery was incredibly fast, and the iPad arrived in excellent condition. It works perfectly and looks amazing. The price was also fantastic compared to buying new, making it excellent value for money. I’m really happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend Back Market to anyone looking for high-quality refurbished tech at a great price!
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
22/06/2026
Jones B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 30/06/2026, United Kingdom.
I’ve had my MacBook Pro Retina 16-inch (2019) for a while now, and it’s been great so far. It arrived in excellent condition, was easy to set up, and performs really well for everyday use as well as more demanding tasks. The battery life has been good, and everything works exactly as expected. I’m also happy to have chosen a refurbished device—it’s a great way to save money while making a more environmentally friendly choice. Overall, I’m very pleased with my purchase and would happily recommend it.
MacBook Pro Retina 16-inch (2019) - Core i7 - 16GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Pro Retina 16-inch (2019) - Core i7 - 16GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
22/06/2026
Tiana R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 30/04/2026, United Kingdom.
I’m honestly really happy with my purchase. I ordered a MacBook Air (M1) in “excellent” condition and I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially at this price, but I was pleasantly surprised. The laptop arrived quickly, was clean, and looks practically brand new. There are no visible scratches or signs of wear at all. The biggest bonus for me was the battery health — it’s at 100%, which I definitely wasn’t expecting from a refurbished device. It runs smoothly, and everything works exactly as it should. I also appreciated how easy the setup was. It felt like setting up a new laptop, just without the original Apple packaging. Overall, I feel like I got amazing value for money. I was initially hesitant, but this experience has definitely changed my perspective on buying refurbished tech. Would 100% recommend.
MacBook Air 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
MacBook Air 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU - 8GB RAM - SSD 256GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
29/04/2026
Marcos R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 02/08/2026, United Kingdom.
After a lot of research and comparing different refurbished MacBooks, I finally decided to buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (16GB RAM / 512GB SSD) from Back Market, and I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations. The buying process was incredibly straightforward. The website was easy to navigate, the product description matched what I received, and the checkout process was quick and hassle-free. One of the biggest surprises was the delivery speed. The laptop arrived the very next day, which I honestly wasn't expecting. Since I rely on my computer for remote work, getting it that quickly made a huge difference. As for the MacBook itself, I selected the Excellent cosmetic grade, and it absolutely lived up to that description. I genuinely struggled to find any visible signs that it was a refurbished device. The chassis was immaculate, the display looked flawless, the keyboard and trackpad felt brand new, and every port worked perfectly. The battery was another pleasant surprise. It arrived with 83% battery health and only 295 charge cycles, which I think is perfectly reasonable for a refurbished machine of this age. macOS reports the battery condition as Normal, and in everyday use it has easily lasted through my work sessions. Before committing to using it as my daily work machine, I thoroughly tested everything: ✅ Display ✅ Keyboard ✅ Speakers ✅ Webcam ✅ Touch Bar ✅ All USB-C ports ✅ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Everything worked exactly as it should. Performance has been outstanding. I use this MacBook for remote meetings, productivity, writing, Obsidian, VS Code, light development work, and creative applications like Affinity Designer and DaVinci Resolve, and it handles everything effortlessly. Coming from a failing 2016 Intel MacBook Pro, the difference is honestly night and day. The M1 chip still feels incredibly fast, and paired with 16GB of RAM, I never feel constrained even when multitasking across multiple applications. Looking back, choosing a refurbished Mac instead of repairing my old machine was absolutely the right decision. Repairing my previous MacBook would have cost almost as much as buying this one, yet I would still have been using a much older Intel laptop. Instead, I now have a machine that feels modern, fast, reliable, and should comfortably serve me for years. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with both the laptop and the entire purchasing experience. If my experience is anything to go by, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Back Market again. Rating: 5/5 ⭐ A smooth buying experience, incredibly fast shipping, a laptop that arrived in excellent condition, and performance that has completely exceeded my expectations. For anyone considering a refurbished MacBook, this was money very well spent.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) - Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU - 16GB RAM - SSD 512GB - Standard display - QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
16/07/2026
Kristeen S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 24/06/2026, United Kingdom.
Love my new / refurbished iPhone 13 the colour is amazing I took it from the box , you would think it was brand new, not a mark nothing . Absolutely 💯 thank you back market . The price was fantastic & delivery was fast
iPhone 13 128GB - Pink - Unlocked
iPhone 13 128GB - Pink - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
10/06/2026
Chukwugekwu charles U.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 23/04/2026, United Kingdom.
Bought the premium refurbished Apple Watch series 10. Was delivered 2 days earlier than expected, packaged neatly, like new. Got me wondering why people would pay more for new ones lol Guess I’m yet to find out and I don’t think I will coz I have had mine for about a month now and it’s been amazeballs. Battery life and everything. Can’t fault it at all.
Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) GPS 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
Apple Watch Series 10 (2024) GPS 46 mm - Aluminium Jet Black
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
08/04/2026

Yes, refurbished Apple products are just as reliable as new devices. Back Market's refurbished Apple products goes through rigorous testing that meets or exceeds industry standards, with each device inspected across 30+ quality checkpoints. You're getting the same reliability as new Apple products, but at up to 50% less cost. Our 1-year warranty (compared to most competitors' 90 days) and 30-day return policy give you longer protection than typical Black Friday deals on new devices. Every refurbished Apple product includes a battery health guarantee of at least 80% capacity in iPhones, and you can have the option to opt for new batteries. The environmental benefits are significant too – choosing refurbished reduces electronic waste by up to 92% compared to buying new, making it both wallet-friendly and planet-friendly during Black Friday shopping.
Back Market's Black Friday Apple deals officially start November 17 and run through November 30, giving you two full weeks to find your perfect refurbished Apple device. But here's the thing – our everyday prices on refurbished Apple products are already competitive with Black Friday deals on new devices year-round. During our Black Friday event, you'll see additional savings on top of our standard 30-50% off retail prices. We typically launch our best deals earlier than traditional retailers because we're not playing by Big Tech's playbook. Sign up for our newsletter to get early access notifications, and check back throughout the campaign period since we refresh deals regularly. Remember, refurbished stock is finite, so the best models and configurations tend to go quickly during peak shopping periods.
Both offer quality devices, but Back Market provides better value and selection. Apple's certified refurbished program only offers recent models with limited inventory, while Back Market stocks everything from older MacBooks to the latest iPhones across all condition grades. Apple gives you a standard 1-year warranty, and we match that with our own 1-year coverage. The big difference? Price and choice. Our inventory includes devices from multiple professional refurbishers, so you'll find models Apple no longer sells refurbished, often at lower prices than Apple's certified program. We also offer different condition grades (Premium, Excellent, Good, Fair) so you can choose based on your budget, while Apple only sells "like new" condition. Plus, our 30-day return policy gives you plenty of time to make sure you're happy with your purchase.
All our refurbished Apple devices work with major UK carriers. iPhones sold through Back Market are typically unlocked, meaning they can work with your chosen carrier like EE, O2, 3 mobile, and others. Here's what you need to know: newer iPhones (iPhone 8 and later) support both GSM and CDMA networks, so carrier compatibility isn't usually an issue. For devices with eSIM capability (iPhone XR and newer), you can easily switch carriers without needing a physical SIM card. If you're unsure, our customer support team can help you confirm compatibility before you buy.
In most cases, yes – refurbished Apple deals during Black Friday offer significantly better value than new device sales. While new Apple products rarely see discounts beyond 10-15% during Black Friday, refurbished Apple devices are already 30-50% off retail prices before any additional Black Friday savings. Do the math: a £1,000 iPhone that's 60% off (£400) beats a new one with a 10% Black Friday discount (£900) by £500. You're getting the same functionality, similar warranty coverage (our 1-year vs. Apple's 1-year), and often newer software than when the device originally launched. The trade-off? Possible minor cosmetic wear that doesn't affect performance. For budget-conscious shoppers, refurbished wins hands down. The only time new might make sense is if you absolutely need the latest model with cutting-edge features that haven't made it to the refurbished market yet.

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Colleen H.

Jones B.

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Marcos R.

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