Are Best Buy Canada open box laptops worth it?

Yes—Best Buy Canada open box laptops can be worth it, especially if the discount is meaningful and the listing is Geek Squad Certified. The safer buys are open-box laptops that include a full warranty and qualify for Best Buy Canada return options.

My rule of thumb: buy open box only if you’re saving enough to justify a returned/previously opened unit—roughly 15–25% off a comparable new sale price is where it starts to make sense. If the discount is tiny, wait for a new-laptop sale instead.

Before buying, check:

1. Warranty status: Prefer “Geek Squad Certified Open Box” with full warranty.
2. Return window: Confirm the exact return policy on the product page before checkout.
3. Condition notes: Look for missing accessories, cosmetic wear, battery/charger condition, and whether the box was simply opened or the laptop was used.
4. Specs vs new models: Make sure RAM, SSD size, CPU/GPU, and screen match what you actually need.
5. Price history: Compare against the same laptop new at Best Buy Canada and other Canadian retailers.

I’d avoid it if you need a flawless gift, if the discount is small, if it’s a marketplace seller with weaker terms, or if the laptop has an unknown/short warranty.