Conrad review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Conrad suits shoppers who want a single catalogue for computers, phones, audio, gaming gear and appliances, run by a business founded in 1923. The range is broad rather than deep: 344 brands carry stock, entry prices sit low, and warranty cover varies product by product.
Key facts
- Best for
- A single basket for computer, phone, audio, gaming and appliance shopping across 344 brands.
- Legal entity
- Conrad Electronic SE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1923 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Official website
- conrad.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Computers and audio are the deepest parts of the catalogue at 63.5% and 65.9%, with gaming close behind at 58.8%.
- Price matching is listed on 54.5% of the range, so a cheaper quote elsewhere can be met on part of the catalogue.
- Click and collect runs on 65.2% of the range, which suits buyers who want stock in hand rather than a courier window.
- Refurbished stock comes graded, with good condition on 77.8% and excellent on 77.8%, and trade in is offered on 96.8%.
Cons
- Price matching covers only 54.5% of the range, so the same model can still come cheaper from a specialist seller.
- Warranty length is uneven across the catalogue: the median entry runs 1, while the longest listed is 99.
- Support reach differs by channel, with a help centre on 96.7% of the site but live chat on 34.9%.
- Phones make up 47.1% of the catalogue, less ground than computers or audio, so a phone-first buyer has fewer lines to compare.
Who it suits
- Computer, audio and appliance buyers at 63.5% and 32.9% who want a broad basket in one place.
- Refurbished shoppers who want graded condition and a trade in route, covered by 77.8% and 96.8%.
- Bargain hunters who start at the cheap end, where entry prices run €5.25 and the lower quartile sits at €33.92.
Who should look elsewhere
- Phone-first shoppers, since phones cover 47.1% of the range, behind computers and audio.
- Buyers who need identical cover on every item, because the shortest listed warranty is 0.02 and the longest is 99.
- Shoppers who expect live help on every order, as chat covers 34.9% of the site while email covers 78.9%.
Who runs it
Conrad trades as Conrad Electronic SE and is registered in Germany. It has been trading since 1923, so the name sits on a long operating record rather than a recent launch. The business sells goods outright instead of running a plan, so the cost of an order is the price of the items in the basket and cover such as warranty follows the product rather than a subscription tier. The legal entity named in the imprint is the party behind the storefront, which is the party a buyer approaches with a warranty or repair query.
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Frequently asked questions
How many brands does Conrad sell?+
Conrad lists 344 brands on the site, spanning computers, phones, audio, televisions, gaming gear, cameras, appliances and refurbished stock. A catalogue of that size lets a shopper compare a component, a laptop and a set of speakers in a single basket, rather than visiting a specialist seller for each.
What does a purchase from Conrad cost?+
Entry prices sit low: the cheapest listings are €5.25, the lower quartile is €33.92 and the midpoint is €86.82. The top of the range reaches €8,768.75, so the same catalogue covers small parts and high end kit.
Does Conrad match prices from other shops?+
Price matching is listed on 54.5% of the catalogue, while 45.5% sits outside those terms. A cheaper quote elsewhere can therefore be met on part of the range, though it is not a blanket guarantee across every model in the catalogue.
What warranty comes with a Conrad purchase?+
Warranty length follows the product rather than a store plan. The median entry runs 1, or 12 in months, and the longest listed reaches 99. Because cover differs across the range, the product page is the place to confirm it.
Can I buy extra cover on a Conrad order?+
Extended warranty is offered on 86.2% of the range, with 13.8% of the catalogue sold without it. Longer cover is an add-on to the manufacturer term rather than something bundled into every order.
Is there a student discount at Conrad?+
A student discount shows on 100% of the site, against 0% where none is listed. It is worth checking the product page before ordering, since the discount appears against listings rather than as a blanket reduction on the basket.
What can I buy at Conrad besides computers?+
Alongside computers at 63.5%, the catalogue covers audio at 65.9%, gaming gear at 58.8% and appliances at 32.9%. Phones sit at 47.1%, with cameras and televisions at 34.1% and 36.5%.
Can I collect a Conrad order instead of waiting for delivery?+
Click and collect is offered on 65.2% of the range, while 34.8% relies on delivery. For anything listed as available for collection, that removes the courier step and lets you take the item away once it is ready.
Does Conrad sell refurbished kit or take trade ins?+
Refurbished stock is graded by condition, with good grade on 77.8%, excellent on 77.8% and like new on 72.2%. Trade in is offered on 96.8% of the range, so old equipment can offset the cost of a replacement.
How do I contact Conrad for help?+
A help centre appears on 96.7% of the site, with email on 78.9% and phone on 53.9%. Live chat covers a smaller share at 34.9%, so phone or email is the steadier route for a warranty or repair query.
Sources
- career.conrad.com/impressum.html checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Conrad Electronic SE Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1 92240 Hirschau Deutschland”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Electronic checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“The company was founded in Berlin in 1923 by Max Conrad.”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: Founded now 1923
Not confirmed yet: Departments, Return window.
Conrad
A single basket for computer, phone, audio, gaming and appliance shopping across 344 brands.