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Grading Guide: Good vs Excellent

30

point inspection

Every laptop passes before it ships

🛡️ 14-month warranty
🔄 28-day returns
🚚 Free UK delivery

Grade

Good

Light cosmetic wear — minor scratches or scuffs. Fully tested and working.

Grade

Excellent

Minimal signs of use. Fully tested and working.

Our 30-point inspection

Every unit passes all 30 checks below before it is listed for sale.

Hardware and physical

Chassis and casing
Hinges
Keyboard
Trackpad
Screen
Cooling fan and vents

Audio, video and ports

Webcam
Microphone
Speakers
USB/Thunderbolt ports
HDMI/video output
Charging port

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet (where present)
SD card reader (where present)

Performance

Battery health
CPU stress test
RAM test
Storage drive health
Boot time and responsiveness

Software

Fresh OS install
Driver updates
Security updates
Data wipe verified
License activation

Final checks

Cosmetic grade assigned
Full functional cycle
Cleaning and sanitization
Accessories and QC sign-off

All grades include free UK delivery and a 14-month warranty.

Good vs Excellent — which grade should you choose?

Good grade laptops have light cosmetic wear — minor scratches or scuffs on the case — but are fully tested and work exactly as they should. They are the best value option if you mainly care about performance and do not mind a few visible signs of previous use.

Excellent grade laptops show minimal signs of use and look close to new. They cost a little more than Good grade but are ideal if appearance matters to you as much as performance.

Either way, every laptop we sell — Good or Excellent — passes the same 30-point inspection, so reliability is never a trade-off.

Not sure which model or grade is right for you? Our guide to choosing a refurbished laptop on the blog walks through what to look for, or browse more buying tips on the Technology Core blog.