The little-known Amazon outlet where phones, laptops and tablets are heavily reduced

We all know that purchasing new tech can be horrifically expensive, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you're ok with running the gambit of purchasing a product that's been pre-owned and renewed by professionals, Amazon has a lesser-known site that you can use to pick up phones, laptops, and many other smart gadgets for much less than their retail price, the Mirror reports.

Hidden away in a separate section of the retail giant, Amazon has an entire section dedicated to tech that's been previously owned and subsequently restored to its former glory. This means that the stuff you buy might have a few signs of normal wear and tear, but everything sold is rated to function almost exactly as a new version would if you bought it brand new.

The renewed section is full of big name brands, too. You'll find plenty of iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches listed there, as well as key releases from Samsung and HP, too.

Amazon has a clear-cut returns policy for those that aren't happy with the product they receive, meaning shoppers can buy with confidence. If shoppers are not fully satisfied with the product, they have an entire year to return it for a replacement or refund.

The aim of Amazon Renewed is to extend the lifetime of a device and keep it out of landfills. The product will be restored to its original factory settings and will be in one of the following cosmetic conditions; Premium, Excellent, Good or Acceptable - very similar categories laid out by rivals like Back Market.

All renewed purchases come with the accessories that shipped with the new product. Amazon says they may not be original but will be 'compatible and fully functional'.

Some of the deals currently listed on Amazon Renewed are considerably cheaper than if you were to buy the product new. The Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen 64GB costs £175 for a refurbished option, whereas the brand-new phone is £429 at Argos.

It's worth noting that some renewed products take a while to be shipped. For example, the refurbished Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB that costs £686.90 is 'usually dispatched within six to seven months' - which is a huge wait, so there's definitely some downsides to the cheaper price.

Other items are available to ship right away, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 which is priced at £109.99 for an 'excellent' refurbished option. This tablet has since been discontinued, making Amazon Renewed one of the few places you can still buy it.

Find out more about Amazon Renewed and shop all of its refurbished products here. Alternatively, Envirofone also offers second-hand phones, tablets and laptops for less. This includes the Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G priced at £256.49.

Music Magpie is another option, with the retailer selling a variety of refurbished tech products at bargain prices. The retailer sells second-hand Nintendo Switch V2, which can be purchased for £204.99.