Is a Factory Reconditioned?

What's a Factory-Reconditioned Product? It's an item that has been returned to the manufacturer, who then cleans, quality checks, and restores the item to like-new condition. There are several reasons why a product might be returned to the manufacturer: The box was opened before the product was sold.

What's the difference between factory reconditioned and refurbished?

When the item is reconditioned by the factory itself or by a certified outsource firm to company resale standards it is considered factory authorized. ... Being certified is again the difference between being labeled factory refurbished or in-house refurbished.

Is factory refurbished like-new?

Products that are labeled “refurbished” are fully functional but they can't technically be sold as “new” anymore, for reasons that vary by manufacturer. Because of this, they're typically cheaper and you could save hundreds of dollars depending on your purchase.