Samsung Tablets used and refurbished

What a Samsung tablet is for depends entirely on who's buying it. Some people use one to watch series and read, others take it out on site, where toughness matters more than anything else. A new high-end model can cost as much as a laptop, which is why more and more people check the refurbished version before paying full price.

At SWOPiFY you'll find used and refurbished Samsung tablets, including models from the Galaxy Tab S series and the rugged Galaxy Tab Active. Every unit gets a technical check and, where needed, a repair by SWOPiFY partners before it goes back on sale.

Which Samsung tablets can you find at SWOPiFY?

The Galaxy Tab S series, including the S2 and S6, is built for everyday use: media, reading, browsing and lighter office work. The large, good-quality screen is great for watching films, and there's enough power to keep several apps open at once. For many people it's a handier alternative to a laptop when work mostly means going through documents and email.

The Galaxy Tab Active line, available as Active, Active2, Active3 and Active Pro, is a different kind of device altogether, designed for tougher conditions: building sites, warehouses or fieldwork. A reinforced body and better drop resistance count for more here than a slim design. These tablets are meant to survive daily use in places where an ordinary tablet would quickly take a beating.

Why consider a refurbished Samsung tablet?

A refurbished Samsung tablet costs less than the same model bought new. With bigger, pricier models the difference can be large enough to let you pick the LTE version instead of WiFi only, or a variant with more storage, without going over your budget. Sometimes a refurbished model from a higher series simply makes more sense than a new tablet from a lower one.

There's another side to it, too. A tablet that goes back on sale instead of to the scrapyard is one less device in the e-waste pile. That doesn't make buying it a fully green gesture – that would be oversimplifying – but it is a concrete way to extend the life of a device that has already been made.

How do you choose the right model?

Before you decide, work out what you'll use the tablet for most: media, work or outdoor jobs. You can filter Samsung tablets by:

• screen size, from 8 to 12.4 inches;
• connectivity, WiFi or WiFi plus 4G;
• storage, from 16 GB to 256 GB;
• RAM, from 3 GB to 8 GB;
• colour;
• price range and condition.

If you plan to take the tablet travelling or go online away from home, a 4G model will serve you better than a WiFi-only one. For work in tougher conditions, the Active line is a better pick than the standard S series. And if the tablet is going to replace a laptop for working with documents, go straight for a variant with more RAM.

What does the technical check involve?

Every device goes through a 44-point quality check before it goes back on sale. Among other things, SWOPiFY partners check:

• the screen, how it works and how it looks;
• the battery and its health;
• the camera;
• biometrics – fingerprint reader and face recognition;
• ports and connectors.

If a tablet needs repairing, the partners use new original parts or components taken from other devices and tested beforehand by specialists. This way a refurbished device only goes back on sale after a real check, not a quick once-over. The whole process is run by SWOPiFY partners, not the platform itself, although SWOPiFY is the one that selects and vets those partners.

Can you trust refurbished Samsung tablets?

Refurbished Samsung tablets at SWOPiFY are used devices, not new units in their original box, and we never suggest otherwise. The condition of each one is described by one of four grades – Premium, Excellent, Good or Fair – so you know what to expect before you buy.

A warranty is included with your purchase, and if for some reason the tablet doesn't meet your expectations, you can return it within the return period. That's real protection in case something stops working right after you unbox it.

Browse the available Samsung models and choose the tablet that fits the way you actually plan to use it.