Do refurbished Windows laptops come with Windows 11 pre-installed?

Most refurbished Windows 11 laptops on Back Market come with Windows 11 pre-installed, so you're ready to go straight out of the box. Each device has been professionally inspected and tested before it reaches you. No setup headaches, just a machine that works.

What is the difference between a laptop and a notebook?

Today, laptop and notebook are largely interchangeable terms for a portable computer with an integrated screen and keyboard. Historically, notebooks referred to slimmer, lighter models designed for on-the-go use, while laptops described bulkier machines with more power. In modern usage, the distinction has mostly disappeared.

Can I use Microsoft 365 on a refurbished Windows laptop?

Yes. Refurbished Windows laptops from Back Market are fully compatible with Microsoft 365. Simply sign in with your Microsoft account and pick up right where you left off. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and the rest all run without issue.

How much does a refurbished Windows 11 laptop cost?

Refurbished Windows 11 laptops on Back Market start from around £80 to £120 for solid everyday models, up to £400 to £500 for premium Core i7 configurations from brands like Dell, HP, and Microsoft Surface. Compared to buying new, you can save 50 to 70% on the same hardware.

Are refurbished Windows laptops reliable?

Yes. Every refurbished laptop on Back Market has been professionally inspected by qualified technicians following a strict quality charter. These aren't corner-cutting cosmetic checks: functionality, battery, and performance are all verified before sale. Every device also comes with a 12-month commercial warranty, so you're covered if anything comes up.

Does buying a refurbished laptop make an environmental difference?

It does. Choosing a refurbished laptop instead of a new one avoids around 149 kg of CO2 equivalent emissions per device on the manufacturing phase alone, based on Back Market's calculation from ADEME data (2022). For context, global laptop production generates 65 million tons of CO2 per year, which is more than Tokyo's annual carbon footprint. A refurbished Windows 11 laptop is the same machine, a fraction of the price, and a significantly smaller footprint.

Refurbished Windows 11 Laptops • HP

Name: Refurbished Windows 11 Laptops & Notebooks • HP
Brand: Back Market
Price: 342 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.27 (41560 reviews)

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Customer reviews for Refurbished Windows 11 Laptops • HP

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41,560 verified reviews

Rating details

Appearance
4.2/5
Overall performance
4.1/5
Packaging
4.5/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Damon S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 06/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Purchased this laptop after doing a bit of research. Needed something that was fast enough for work. So far hasn't disappointed. I opted for Good condition I'd say the laptop is better than good. Hardly any marks, battery life seems good so far, lasting a good few hours before needing to recharge, and obviously depending on how much im using it.
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i5 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i5 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
29/06/2026
Makanaka M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 01/10/2026, United Kingdom.
Took some time to review but so far so good. I was a bit skeptical because of other not so positive reviews. I was upgraded to 7420 32 Gig RAM i7 11th Gen from 7310 for the same price due to stocking issues. Better specs overall, good condition, not a scratch in sight and genuine Dell battery. Had some issues with updating drivers early on, the laptop would just freeze so beware of how to fix that. I used Dell optimiser to update, twas probably conflicting with Windows. Also had some issues with the charging flickering on and off probably due to the charging port, not sure why but its working now (the laptop has two C charging ports anyways). Overall its great, but if you need an actual graphics card this is not the PC for you because it has 128mb….my old lenovo ideapad 1 had 2 Gig of dedicated graphics card. Depending on what exactly you use it for..
Dell Latitude 7310 13-inch (2020) - Core i7 - Gen 10 (U) - 32GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 7310 13-inch (2020) - Core i7 - Gen 10 (U) - 32GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
28/09/2026
Kristians F.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 09/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Here's a polished review you could post: I'm very happy with my refurbished Dell Latitude 7400. The laptop arrived in good condition and works exactly as expected. There are only a few minor cosmetic scratches, which is completely acceptable for a laptop sold in **"Fair"** condition and doesn't affect its performance at all. Performance has been excellent—the laptop is fast, responsive, and handles everyday tasks with ease. Everything runs smoothly, from browsing the web and streaming videos to working with documents and multitasking. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and the backlit keyboard is a great feature that makes typing in low-light conditions much easier. Battery life seems to be pretty good, will give you a decent amount of battery hours when unplugged. Overall, the laptop feels solid, looks good despite the small cosmetic marks, and offers excellent value for the price. If you're considering a refurbished Dell Latitude 7400, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Dell Latitude 7400 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 7400 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
02/07/2026
Peter C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 29/05/2026, United Kingdom.
The entire process could not have been easier, smoother, or quicker. All credit to the seller who shipped the laptop the same day. I've looked over it and booted it up and can't find anything amiss with it other than a little scratch on the 'E' key. It's in perfect condition, just listed as 'Good'. The battery health is also 99% which I'm well pleased about. Well happy with this purchase!
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i7 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i7 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
28/05/2026
Tom H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/11/2026, United Kingdom.
Device in amazing condition. I ordered "fair", and can see only a minor scratch. Screen and keyboard are like new, battery capacity is still 83%. Delivery in 2 days. Laptop feels like new and has the specs I need for less than half of the cost of I bought new. Very happy.
Dell Latitude 5430 14-inch (2022) - Core i5 - Gen 12 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 5430 14-inch (2022) - Core i5 - Gen 12 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
27/10/2026
Kalyan K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I purchased a refurbished Dell Latitude 5410 from Back Market with a Good condition rating. The laptop came with an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, all at a very reasonable price. I am extremely happy with my purchase. The laptop I received is in good condition it’s almost like a brand-new device. It is very fast, runs smoothly. All the specifications matched exactly what was advertised, which gave me great confidence in the seller. Overall, I think this is excellent value for money. I really like the laptop and would definitely recommend Back Market to anyone looking for a high-quality refurbished laptop at an affordable price.
Dell Latitude 5410 14-inch (2020) - Core i5 - Gen 10 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 5410 14-inch (2020) - Core i5 - Gen 10 (U) - 16GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
26/06/2026
Douglas K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 16/02/2026, United Kingdom.
This is the 4th time I have purchaded from Back Market and have been delighted each time. This laptop was well packaged and received in good clean condition. I was able to set it up and install my software with no problem. I have used it several times and so far battery level seems good lasting a satisfactory time on a full charge. Product condition was good and happy to recommend Back Market for future purchases.
Hp EliteBook 830 G6 13-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Hp EliteBook 830 G6 13-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
29/01/2026
Jamseeth N.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 22/08/2026, United Kingdom.
Really happy with my Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. The laptop is in excellent condition and looks almost like new. It runs very smoothly and is fast for my everyday work. I love it and I’m very satisfied with my purchase from Back Market. Highly recommended!
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 14-inch (2022) - Core i7 - Gen 12 (P) - 32GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 14-inch (2022) - Core i7 - Gen 12 (P) - 32GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
13/08/2026
Ian C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 20/07/2026, United Kingdom.
Arrived on time, well packed. The laptop was listed as fair, looked ok to me, very, very minor marks. Started up finding, connected to the internet no problem. Downloads for windows 11 done. Been using it a lot this week. Worked fine, no overheat or anything like that. Guess time will tell, but getting good vibes from it at present.
Dell Latitude 7400 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 7400 14-inch (2019) - Core i5 - Gen 8 (U) - 8GB - SSD 256 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
11/07/2026
Poliana T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 18/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I spent a few days testing it before writing this review, and I’m really happy with my purchase. The laptop arrived exactly as described, the SSD is genuine, everything works smoothly, and the battery is good enough for my daily use. Great value for money!
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i5 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch (2021) - Core i5 - Gen 11 (G) - 16GB - SSD 512 GB QWERTY - English
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Condition
Good
Purchased
10/07/2026

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Windows Laptop FAQs

Most refurbished Windows 11 laptops on Back Market come with Windows 11 pre-installed, so you're ready to go straight out of the box. Each device has been professionally inspected and tested before it reaches you. No setup headaches, just a machine that works.
Today, laptop and notebook are largely interchangeable terms for a portable computer with an integrated screen and keyboard. Historically, notebooks referred to slimmer, lighter models designed for on-the-go use, while laptops described bulkier machines with more power. In modern usage, the distinction has mostly disappeared.
Yes. Refurbished Windows laptops from Back Market are fully compatible with Microsoft 365. Simply sign in with your Microsoft account and pick up right where you left off. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and the rest all run without issue.
Refurbished Windows 11 laptops on Back Market start from around £80 to £120 for solid everyday models, up to £400 to £500 for premium Core i7 configurations from brands like Dell, HP, and Microsoft Surface. Compared to buying new, you can save 50 to 70% on the same hardware.
Yes. Every refurbished laptop on Back Market has been professionally inspected by qualified technicians following a strict quality charter. These aren't corner-cutting cosmetic checks: functionality, battery, and performance are all verified before sale. Every device also comes with a 12-month commercial warranty, so you're covered if anything comes up.
It does. Choosing a refurbished laptop instead of a new one avoids around 149 kg of CO2 equivalent emissions per device on the manufacturing phase alone, based on Back Market's calculation from ADEME data (2022). For context, global laptop production generates 65 million tons of CO2 per year, which is more than Tokyo's annual carbon footprint. A refurbished Windows 11 laptop is the same machine, a fraction of the price, and a significantly smaller footprint.

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