Tech Trade
14 live listings
£1,699 Lowest iPad
£1,090 more
£1,090 more
- Warranty1 year
- Returns14 days
- ShippingFree
Tech Trade vs TLX: which is better for refurbished Apple?
TLX for longer returns (60 days against 14 days), cheaper iPads (from £609 against £1,699) and more listings (36 against 14). Tech Trade for cheaper MacBooks (from £219 against £1,399) and iMacs, which TLX does not sell.
TLX
36 live listings
£609 Lowest iPad
£1,090 less
£1,090 less
- Warranty1 year
- Returns60 days
- BatteryNot stated
- ShippingFree
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Neither is cheapest for iPads: eBay Refurbished starts at £49 today. Where Tech Trade and TLX differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Tech Trade
TLX
Warranty
1 year12-month return-to-base warranty on Gold and Silver, 6 months on Bronze. Batteries are not covered.
1 year12-month warranty on every item. A fault after the 60-day cooling-off period is repaired, replaced or refunded.
Returns
14 daysFull refund when notified within 14 days of purchase, and within 28 days for a faulty item. Change-of-mind returns are at your own expense.
60 days60 days to change your mind, with free returns. Contact TLX first for an RMA number and the return address.
Shipping
FreeFree delivery in 10 working days on orders over 100 GBP; 3-5 working days for 5 GBP; next working day for 10 GBP when ordered before 1pm
FreeFree Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 working days) or free DPD next working day. Orders placed before 1pm ship the same day.
Paying
Not statedVisa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna
Not statedVisa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay
The grades at Tech Trade next to those at TLX
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Tech Trade TLX
TLX
Gold
Gold units are our highest standard of refurbished product. They may have minor marks on the case. They will show very minor wear and tear or small hair line scratches but will have no dents or screen damage.
Like New (A) and Excellent (B+) and Excellent (B-)
Like New (A): Item is new and unused with possible box damaged/box replaced with item seal removed.
Excellent (B+): Item may have been purchased and returned as unwanted and as a result will have very slight marks on the casing and possible box damage or replaced box.
Excellent (B-): Item may have been purchased and returned as unwanted and as a result will have very slight marks on the casing/screen with possible box damage or replaced box.
AAlmost no visible marks
Silver
Silver units have slightly more wear and tear than Gold but are in good condition. They might have small hair line scratches, worn corners and possible small indentations. They won't have any significant damage or cracks. If they have keys, they will be fully legible but may show some wear.
Very Good (C+) and Very Good (C-)
Very Good (C+): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some noticeable marks on the casing and possible box damage or replaced box.
Very Good (C-): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some noticeable marks on the casing/screen and possible box damage or replaced box.
BLight marks on the body
Bronze
Bronze units are subject to more noticeable wear and tear. They might have minor dents and damage with some screen marks or blemishes. There won't be any screen cracks.
Fair (D+) and Fair (D-)
Fair (D+): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some significant/noticeable marks on the casing and possible box damage or replaced box.
Fair (D-): Item is a customer return or ex-display item and as a result may have some significant/noticeable marks on the casing/screen and possible box damage or replaced box.
CVisible marks on body and screen
Tech Trade or TLX?
Is Tech Trade or TLX cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
TLX is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPad costs £609, against £1,699 at Tech Trade, as of 13 October 2026. Tech Trade is cheaper for MacBooks (£219 against £1,399). Across all its devices, Tech Trade starts at £219 and TLX starts at £109. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Tech Trade or TLX have the longer warranty?
The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Tech Trade and TLX, as of 13 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 14 days at Tech Trade and 60 days at TLX. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more. TLX's policy says: "12-month warranty on every item."
Does Tech Trade or TLX give longer to return a device?
TLX gives at least 60 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 14 days at Tech Trade, as of 13 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Tech Trade and 1 year at TLX. TLX's policy says: "60 days to change your mind, with free returns."
How do the grades at Tech Trade and TLX compare?
Tech Trade sells refurbished Apple devices in Gold, Silver and Bronze; TLX sells Excellent (B-), Very Good (C-) and Fair (D-). The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look.
Does Tech Trade or TLX have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of 13 October 2026: 36 at TLX, against 14 at Tech Trade. By device: 21 iPads against 1 and 3 MacBooks against 11. TLX has more listings in 1 of the 2 device types both stores sell.
Is there a cheaper option than Tech Trade and TLX?
For refurbished iPads, yes: eBay Refurbished starts at £49 in RefurbMe's live listings, as of 13 October 2026, against £609 at the cheaper of Tech Trade and TLX. eBay Refurbished has 156 iPads listed. Its warranty lasts 1 year, with 30-day returns.
