Back Market vs Reebelo: which is better for refurbished Apple?

Back Market is the one of the two you can buy through RefurbMe in United Kingdom today. Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now.

Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now.

  • Warranty1 year
  • Returns30 days
  • ShippingFree

Prices checked 31 Oct, 3:10. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?

Where Back Market and Reebelo differ

Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.

Back Market Reebelo

Warranty

1 year
1 yearFree up to 12-month warranty covering hardware and software defects. Excludes physical impact and liquid damage.

Returns

30 days
30 days30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices.

Battery

Above 80% capacity
Refurbished devices have at least 80% battery health; some configurations offer a new battery at 100%.

Accessories

All smartphones offered on Back Market are delivered with a compatible phone charger. To avoid electronic waste, our devices are delivered without earphones.
Not stated

Shipping

Not stated
FreeFree shipping.

Paying

Not statedVisa, MasterCard and Paypal
Installments availablePay over time with Klarna. Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna

Student discount

YesStudents get 5% off absolutely everything on Back Market!
Not stated

The grades at Back Market next to those at Reebelo

Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.

Back Market Reebelo

Premium and Excellent

Premium: Their screens and bodies have almost no signs of use; they contain only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries; and their batteries have a minimum capacity of 90%.
Battery 90%+Original parts
Excellent: The body may have very light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 8 inches (a bit longer than a standard-sized pencil) or more. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Checked from 8 in awayScreen: no scratches

Like New

Minimal to no visible signs of use, looks close to new. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Good

The body may have light micro-scratches that are invisible at a distance of 20 inches (about an arm's length) or more. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Checked from 20 in awayScreen: no scratches

Very Good

Light visible signs of use such as minor scratches. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Fair

The body may have a few visible scratches and dents that don't affect performance. Devices with screens may have light scratches that are slightly visible when the device is on.

Good

Moderate visible signs of use such as scratches and scuffs, fully functional. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Back Market or Reebelo?

Does Back Market or Reebelo have the longer warranty?

The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Back Market and Reebelo, as of 31 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Back Market and 30 days at Reebelo. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.

Does Back Market or Reebelo give longer to return a device?

Back Market and Reebelo both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of 31 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Back Market and 1 year at Reebelo. Reebelo's policy says: "30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices."

How do the grades at Back Market and Reebelo compare?

Back Market sells refurbished Apple devices in Premium, Excellent, Good and Fair; Reebelo sells Like New, Very Good and Good. 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 Back Market or Reebelo have more refurbished Apple devices?

Reebelo is not selling through RefurbMe in United Kingdom right now. Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of 31 October 2026: 1,141 at Back Market. By device: 343 iPhones, 331 MacBooks and 296 iPads. Back Market starts at £53 across all its devices.

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