3 Android Products I Recommend Buying Used (That Aren’t Smartphones)

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It’s no great secret that buying used devices can be a good way to save yourself some money while also getting your hands on some of the latest tech out there. Android smartphones are a prime example of how useful this side of tech can be, especially with smartphone prices expected to rise in the coming year. Buying used can help cut down on electronic waste and the demand to use raw resources for newer devices by putting older devices to use for longer. And with popular Android brands like Samsung offering longer support time for software and updates, you often don’t miss out on anything at all beyond the latest physical features. In some cases, you might even find that the older device is more highly regarded than the newest one that company has to offer.

But before buying your next Android device used, you’ll want to think about wear and tear to battery life, how long the phone will still get software updates, and the quality of its components. Saving a couple hundred bucks is nice, but not if it means you’ll have to replace the device sooner than if you’d bought new. That’s why, if you’re going to get a used Android device, I recommend sticking with these three types.