Are Best Buy Canada open box laptops worth it?

Yes—Best Buy Canada open-box laptops can be worth it if the discount is meaningful and you inspect the condition/return terms carefully. They’re usually most attractive when you’re buying a higher-priced laptop, such as a MacBook or premium Windows model, where the savings can be substantial.

Before buying, check these five things:

1. Compare against the current new price — an open-box laptop is only worth it if the savings are clearly better than a regular sale price.
2. Confirm the exact condition — look for notes about cosmetic wear, missing accessories, battery health, charger inclusion, and original packaging.
3. Check warranty and return policy — verify what Best Buy Canada covers for that specific listing and how long you have to return it.
4. Inspect immediately — test the screen, keyboard, trackpad, ports, webcam, speakers, Wi‑Fi, battery charging, and fan noise as soon as you get it.
5. Avoid risky discounts — skip it if the savings are small, the condition is vague, accessories are missing, or you need absolute reliability for school/work on day one.

My rule of thumb: open box is worth considering at roughly 15–25% off or more for a recent laptop in excellent condition, and less compelling if it’s only slightly cheaper than new.