Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Back Market vs CyberPowerPC
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Back Market |  CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $138Lower | $805 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 to 3 yearsHigher |
| Return window | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Most memory (GB) | 32 | 256Higher |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, FI, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, NL, PT, SK, ES, SE, GB, JP, US | US, CA |
| Build to order | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- CyberPowerPC scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Back Market: $138 vs $805.
- Warranty is higher at CyberPowerPC: 1 to 3 years vs 1 year.
- Return window is higher at CyberPowerPC: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Most memory (GB) is higher at CyberPowerPC: 256 vs 32.
- Support channels: only CyberPowerPC offers Phone, Community.
- Founded is lower at CyberPowerPC: 1998 vs 2014.
- Back Market is available in 15 more countries.
- Products: only Back Market offers Refurbished phones, Refurbished laptops, Refurbished tablets.
- Products: only CyberPowerPC offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
Our verdict on each
Back Market
Back Market suits buyers who want a broad refurbished catalogue rather than new stock, with a 30 days return window behind every order. Trade in and an extended warranty soften the outlay, but click and collect is not offered, so the fit is shoppers ready to wait for delivery.
CyberPowerPC
CyberPowerPC makes Windows gaming desktops, gaming laptops and plain laptops, built to the parts you pick, with entry pricing at $805. It suits buyers who want a gaming rig set to their own spec and budget rather than a fixed shelf model, and who want a return window and warranty to match.
Score breakdown
| Area | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherPrices start at $138 and the free delivery threshold sits at $0, so delivery adds nothing to a small order. | 8.8Starting price of $805, and a built to order range that lets you hold spend near entry. |
| Offer | 8.9Catalogue spans computers, phones and audio and refurbished phones, refurbished laptops and refurbished tablets, with an extended warranty and trade in both on offer. | 9.8HigherBuilt to order, nvidia, amd and intel card choices and memory reaching 256 GB. |
| Trust | 8.2Returns run 30 days, standard cover is 1 year on laptops, and support runs on chat, email and help centre. | 9.4HigherWarranty of 1 to 3 years, 60 day returns and support on email, chat and phone. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop brands | 36 of 78 | 29 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Refurbished phones, Refurbished laptops, Refurbished tablets, Foldables | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc |
| Operating systems | iOS, Android | Windows |
| Graphics | Apple | Nvidia, Amd, Intel |
| Legal entity | Back Market, Inc. | CyberPower, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 1998Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Phones
| Fact | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Condition grades | Like new, Excellent, Good, Fair | Not confirmed |
| Minimum battery health | 80% | Not confirmed |
| Trade-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Unlocked phones | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Playstation, Switch, Standalone | Pc |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Back Market | CyberPowerPC | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $138lowest quarter | $805above the median | $391.50 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 to 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 32below the median | 256highest quarter | 64 |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Back Market
Pros
- On return days the store ranks 3 of 80, with 30 days to change your mind on any order.
- Trade in is offered, so an older handset or laptop can offset part of what a replacement costs.
- An extended warranty is available on top of standard cover, useful on refurbished hardware where faults surface early.
Cons
- Click and collect is not offered, so every order waits on delivery rather than a counter.
- Phone support is not among its support channels (chat, email and help centre), so help arrives in writing or in a chat window.
- Standard cover is 12 months on phones and 1 year on laptops, so anything longer sits with the paid extended warranty.
CyberPowerPC
Pros
- Product range is laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, so a laptop buyer and a desktop buyer can shop the same seller.
- Ships to US and CA, so buyers in either listed market are covered by one seller.
- Build to order, so a buyer who knows their parts is not stuck with a fixed configuration.
Cons
- Operating systems come as Windows only, so a buyer wanting another system has to look elsewhere.
- Starting price of $805 is not the lowest on the site: CyberPowerPC sits at 23 of 34 brands on entry.
- Shipping is listed for US and CA, so a buyer in another country is not covered by this range.
Who each suits
Back Market
Who it suits
- Shoppers replacing a phone, laptop or tablet who want refurbished hardware without new retail pricing.
- Households spread across AU, AT and BE who would rather take one delivery than make a store visit.
- Buyers with an older device in a drawer, since trade in is offered and can cut what a replacement costs.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cameras and televisions: Akkuk.hu and Banggood both list tv and camera categories, which sit outside this range.
- Audio and gaming specialists: JBL lists audio, gaming and refurbished, so a tighter focus fits a shopping list built around sound and consoles.
CyberPowerPC
Who it suits
- Buyers in US and CA who want a gaming PC or gaming laptop assembled to their own parts list.
- People who want the card choice to include nvidia, amd and intel and memory up to 256 GB for heavy multi-monitor work.
- Shoppers who keep a machine for years and value a 1 to 3 year warranty with a 60 day return window.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone set on a mini PC: GEEKOM lists mini pc and laptop and mini pc and laptop, and CyberPowerPC's range is laptop, gaming laptop and desktop.
- Buyers who want a machine off the shelf: Scan lists laptop, gaming laptop and desktop as a set range, while every CyberPowerPC machine is built to order.
Country by country
| Country | Back Market | CyberPowerPC |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
8 of 18 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Back Market
How long do I have to return a device?+
Returns run 30 days from delivery, and that window covers refurbished hardware as well as the usual reasons for sending something back. Standard cover is 12 months on phones, with an extended warranty available for a longer term. Click and collect is not offered, so a return is a shipped journey rather than a walk in.
What condition will my device be in?+
Devices are graded across like new, excellent and good, so the cosmetic standard is yours to choose. Batteries start at 80% health, which is the part most likely to drive a replacement later and the easiest figure to compare across sellers. Read the grade and the battery health before paying, since the two shape the price gap.
CyberPowerPC
How much does a CyberPowerPC machine cost at the entry point?+
Starting price is $805, and every machine is built to order, so the final figure depends on the parts you configure. Against the brands compared here, CyberPowerPC ranks at 23 of 34 on starting price, so some rivals open lower.
Which parts can I choose when I order?+
Every machine is built to order, so the graphics card, memory and other components are picked during configuration. The card range covers nvidia, amd and intel, and memory reaches 256 GB. Choosing your own parts means you can weight the budget towards a card or towards memory.