Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
BOOX vs refurbed
Where BOOX and refurbed differ
| Compare | BOOX ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199.99 | £143.46 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Most memory (GB) | 6 | 16Higher |
| Markets | AE, AM, AT, AU, AW, BA, BE, BH, BN, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, JP, XK, LV, LI, LU, MT, MY, MC, MX, MA, MM, NL, NZ, NG, NO, PK, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, SA, SG, SK, SI, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TZ, TH, TR, GB, US, VA | AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, SE, SI, SK |
Same on both: Build to order (No), Return window (30 days).
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Key differences
- Warranty is higher at BOOX: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Most memory (GB) is higher at refurbed: 16 vs 6.
- Support channels: only BOOX offers Community.
- Support channels: only refurbed offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at BOOX: 2008 vs 2017.
- BOOX is available in 21 more countries.
- Products: only BOOX offers E reader.
- Products: only refurbed offers Laptop, Desktop, Chromebook.
- Operating systems: only refurbed offers Windows, Macos, Chromeos.
- Markets: only BOOX offers AE, AM, AU.
Our verdict on each
BOOX
BOOX pairs tablet and e reader on Android with an entry point of $199.99, which suits readers who want dedicated reading hardware without paying for a computer. It scores 9 overall here, and shoppers who need desktop machines too should read Coolblue Belgium alongside it.
refurbed
refurbed suits shoppers who want a graded, warranty-backed phone, laptop or console in a European market rather than a new boxed device. It scores 9 overall, with a 30 day return window, free delivery in the UK and phones you can trade in.
Score breakdown
| Area | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $199.99 keeps the cost part at 9.6, higher than the offer and trust parts. | 9.5Delivery is free in the UK and refurbed laptops list at £143.46, which keeps entry cost low for a graded machine. |
| Offer | 8.5Warranty of 1 to 2 years and returns of 30 days carry the offer part to 8.5. | 8.9HigherThe catalogue spans laptop, desktop and tablet and playstation, xbox and switch consoles, with Windows, macOS and chromeos options. |
| Trust | 8.8HigherFounded 2008 in CN as ONYX International Inc., with support on email, help centre and community; trust part 8.8. | 8.1Run by Refurbed Marketplace GmbH since 2017 with like new, excellent and very good grading and a 1 year warranty. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Tablets and e-readers | 22 of 40 | 24 of 40 |
| Monitors | 23 of 46 | 25 of 46 |
Sources behind this comparison
BOOX
- shop.boox.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
refurbed
- refurbed.co.uk: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- refurbed.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- press.refurbed.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Tablet, E reader | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Chromebook |
| Operating systems | Android | Windows, Macos, Chromeos, Ipados, AndroidCovers more |
| Legal entity | ONYX International Inc. | Refurbed Marketplace GmbH |
| Headquarters | China | Austria |
| Founded | 2008Lower | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Panel types | Not confirmed | Ips, Tn, Va |
| Zero dead pixel policy | Not confirmed | No |
Phones
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Condition grades | Not confirmed | Like new, Excellent, Very good, Good |
| Minimum battery health | Not confirmed | 85% |
| Trade-in | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Unlocked phones | Not confirmed | Yes |
Gaming gear
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Playstation, Xbox, Switch |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 4k |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BOOX | refurbed | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 6lowest quarter | 16lowest quarter | 64 |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
BOOX
Pros
- Entry price of $199.99 keeps a dedicated e-reader or tablet within reach for buyers who do not want to fund a computer.
- Warranty runs 1 to 2 years, at or above the 1 median in the tablet and e-reader field.
- Returns run 30 days, and Android on the devices keeps the reading software familiar.
Cons
- Build to order is no, so the specification is whatever the model ships with rather than a set you choose.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line among them, so a claim travels by email or a community post.
- Product types cover tablet and e reader, so a buyer who also needs a laptop has to add Coolblue Belgium or Loop Mobile to the basket.
refurbed
Pros
- Devices are graded on the like new, excellent and very good scale and battery health is held at a minimum of 85%.
- refurbed lists computers, phones and audio, a wider set of categories than computers, phones and audio and computers, phones and audio.
- Coverage spans AT, BE and BG, so a single account reaches most of Europe rather than a single market.
Cons
- Click and collect is not offered, so every order is shipped rather than collected.
- There is no dead pixel policy, so a monitor with a faulty panel is handled under the general warranty.
- The 30 day return window puts refurbed at position 3 of 80 electronics stores ranked on returns, so it is not the longest.
Who each suits
BOOX
Who it suits
- Readers who want a dedicated e-reader or note taking tablet and will settle on Android rather than desktop software.
- Buyers who want warranty cover of 1 to 2 years and a 30 day return window on a direct store purchase.
- Shoppers who are happy to reach email, help centre and community rather than a phone line.
Who should look elsewhere
- Laptop buyers: Loop Mobile covers laptop, desktop and tablet, so a machine for work sits in the same basket.
- Refurbished buyers: asgoodasnew lists laptop, desktop and tablet, a graded hardware route that BOOX's tablet and e reader range does not cover.
- Households buying a computer and a reader together: Coolblue Belgium carries laptop, desktop and gaming pc in a single basket.
refurbed
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want a phone, laptop or console at a stated grade with a 30 day window to change their mind in.
- Buyers in the UK and across mainland Europe who want a single account covering AT, BE and BG.
- People replacing a phone, since trade in is offered and handsets are unlocked.
Who should look elsewhere
- JBL buyers after computers or phones, since audio, gaming and refurbished leaves those categories out.
- Banggood shoppers who want cameras, since computers, phones and audio has no cameras category.
- Akkuk.hu buyers who want a refurbished category alongside appliances and cameras, since computers, phones and audio lists those two but not refurbished.
Country by country
| Country | BOOX | refurbed |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Brunei | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
8 of 46 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
BOOX
How much does a BOOX device cost to start with?+
The cheapest device in the BOOX range is $199.99. That entry point ranks BOOX 15 of 34 brands on starting price, and it covers the tablet and e reader lines. Each device carries its own price tag rather than a plan, so the cost stays the cost at renewal.
What kinds of device does BOOX make?+
The range is tablet and e reader, so BOOX concentrates on reading hardware rather than laptops or desktops. That focus is why the memory ceiling of 6 GB reads as sensible for books and note taking, and why a shopper filling a basket for a computer should look at a broader seller.
refurbed
How much does a laptop cost on refurbed?+
refurbed lists laptops from £143.46, and the same range covers desktops, tablets and chromebooks under laptop, desktop and tablet. Operating systems for those machines come under Windows, macOS and chromeos. Build to order is not offered, so each machine arrives as graded stock rather than a configuration you choose.
Is delivery free?+
The UK free delivery threshold is £0, so delivery costs nothing on a £143.46 entry order. There is no collection route to compare it against, since click and collect is not offered, which keeps the delivered price and the checkout price the same number.