Reebelo vs TLX: which is better for refurbished Apple?

TLX 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?

Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at £73 today.

Where Reebelo and TLX differ

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

Reebelo TLX

Warranty

1 yearFree up to 12-month warranty covering hardware and software defects. Excludes physical impact and liquid damage.
1 year12-month warranty on every item. A fault after the 60-day cooling-off period is repaired, replaced or refunded.

Returns

30 days30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices.
60 days60 days to change your mind, with free returns. Contact TLX first for an RMA number and the return address.

Battery

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

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Shipping

FreeFree shipping.
FreeFree Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 working days) or free DPD next working day. Orders placed before 1pm ship the same day.

Paying

Installments availablePay over time with Klarna. Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna
Not statedVisa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Diners Club, Discover, Union Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay

Student discount

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The grades at Reebelo 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.

Reebelo TLX

Like New

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

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.
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Very Good

Light visible signs of use such as minor scratches. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+

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.
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Good

Moderate visible signs of use such as scratches and scuffs, fully functional. At least 80% battery health.
Battery 80%+

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.
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Reebelo or TLX?

Does Reebelo or TLX have the longer warranty?

The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Reebelo and TLX, as of 31 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Reebelo 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 Reebelo or TLX give longer to return a device?

TLX gives at least 60 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 30 days at Reebelo, as of 31 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Reebelo and 1 year at TLX. Reebelo's policy says: "30-day free returns for a full refund on undamaged devices."

How do the grades at Reebelo and TLX compare?

Reebelo sells refurbished Apple devices in Like New, Very Good and Good; TLX sells Like New (A), Excellent (B+), Excellent (B-), Very Good (C+), Very Good (C-), Fair (D+) and Fair (D-). The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording.

Does Reebelo or TLX 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: 24 at TLX. By device: 14 iPads, 5 iPhones and 3 MacBooks. TLX starts at £109 across all its devices.

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