Very review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Very suits shoppers who want a single store for computers, audio, gaming and refurbished kit, with a middle-of-the-range entry price of €86.82 and click and collect on 65.2% of lines. A typical warranty runs 12 months, and help leads the support options.
Key facts
- Best for
- A single store for computers, audio, gaming and refurbished kit.
- Official website
- very.co.uk
Pros and cons
Pros
- Store categories cover computers at 63.5% and audio at 65.9%, so laptops, desktops and headphones sit in the same place.
- Click and collect covers 65.2% of the range, and extended warranty is offered on 86.2% of lines.
- Refurbished stock makes up 49.4% of store categories, with grades from fair at 38.9% to good at 77.8%.
- Support reaches a help centre on 96.6% and phone on 53.9%.
Cons
- Price matching is a coin toss, listed on 54.5% of the set against 45.5%.
- Warranty length swings from 0.02 years to lifetime, so cover depends on the line you pick.
- Live chat reaches only 34.9% of the set, well below the help centre's 96.6%.
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Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a laptop, phone, audio gear or console from a single place rather than visiting specialist sellers.
- Students and parents after cheaper replacements, with a student discount listed on 100% of listings.
- Buyers comfortable with second-hand kit, which covers 49.4% of store categories.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who need one fixed warranty length, since it runs 0.02 years to lifetime.
- Anyone who assumes price matching is guaranteed, since it is listed on 54.5% of the set.
- Shoppers wanting the deepest phone range, since phones sit at 47.1% of store categories, below computers and audio.
How Very compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does Very sell?+
Store categories lean towards computers at 63.5% and audio at 65.9%, with gaming close behind at 58.8%. Phones and televisions sit at 47.1% and 36.5%, while cameras and appliances are smaller again at 34.1% and 32.9%.
What will I pay for a laptop or gadget at Very?+
Listed entry prices start at €5.25 and reach €8,768.75, with the middle of that range at €86.82. The lower quartile sits at €33.92 and the upper quartile at €201.87, so budget kit and premium desktops share the same store.
How long is the warranty on products from Very?+
A typical listing carries 12 months of cover, with the upper quartile reaching 12 months. Extra cover is optional on 86.2% of lines. Because lengths vary, it pays to check the specific item rather than assume a store-wide period.
Can I collect a Very order instead of waiting for delivery?+
Click and collect covers 65.2% of the range, so many items can be picked up rather than shipped. A help centre backs it on 96.6%, and phone support is listed for 53.9% of the set if a collection slot needs changing.
Does Very sell refurbished electronics?+
Refurbished stock accounts for 49.4% of store categories. Condition grades run from fair at 38.9% through good at 77.8% to excellent at 77.8%, so you can match the grade to how hard you plan to use the kit.
How do I get help from Very?+
Support runs through a help centre listed on 96.6%, with phone on 53.9% and email on 78.9%. Chat is thinner at 34.9%, and a community channel appears on 42.8%, which suits people who prefer to search first.
Can I trade in an old phone or device at Very?+
Trade-in is offered on 96.8% of the set, and unlocked handsets appear on 95.5%, so a handset you trade in is not tied to a network. Games and consoles are listed too, with PC titles on 93.3% and console platforms on 53.3%.
Does Very match prices or offer student deals?+
Price matching appears on 54.5% of the set, which is a fair balance rather than a certainty. Student discounts are listed on 100% of listings here, so a student or parent buying a laptop has a discount to look for.
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Very
A single store for computers, audio, gaming and refurbished kit.