Refurbished computer rental for businesses: how it works

Renting rather than buying refurbished equipment

Refurbished equipment can be bought, but it can also be rented. For a company, renting refurbished computers combines the advantages of refurbished equipment (lower cost, environmental impact) with those of rental (preserved cash, simpler renewal, adaptable contract). This guide explains in practical terms how this option works at Leasetic.

Renting vs buying refurbished equipment: what is the difference?

Buying refurbished equipment reduces the acquisition cost, but the company remains responsible for maintenance, support and end-of-life management. Renting hands collection at the end of the contract over to the lessor, and can include technical support and maintenance as an option, all within a predictable monthly rent.

For a company that prefers to keep its cash available and not handle the resale of its end-of-life equipment itself, renting refurbished computers is often simpler than buying, even refurbished.

What warranties come with a rented refurbished computer?

At Leasetic, the computers offered for rent come from refurbishment carried out by our partner Idem, a computer refurbishment specialist, as well as from Foxway remanufacturing solutions, classified into three grades, with a 3-year warranty that can be extended to 4 years.

How does renting a fleet of refurbished computers work?

1. Needs assessment: number of workstations, uses, technical constraints
2. Choice of grade: according to the level of performance your teams need
3. Rental contract: flexible term, generally 24 to 60 months, with environmental impact tracking through Colibris
4. End of contract: fleet renewal, return, or referral to our Store

A concrete example

For Transilien (SNCF group), Leasetic has managed since 2019 the rental of a fleet of nearly 6,000 protected smartphones for its field staff, with a 20% non-return tolerance at the end of the contract. Two thirds of the devices returned after the first cycle were in perfect condition (grade A) and could be resold. Read the full case study.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if a rented computer breaks down during the contract?
When the technical support and maintenance option is included in the rental contract, the breakdown is handled by Leasetic, with no unexpected extra cost for the company. We recommend defining it at signature.

Does renting refurbished computers really cost less than buying new?
Yes. Refurbished equipment generally costs 30 to 50% less than new, and the rental option also avoids the initial investment by spreading the cost over the term of the contract.

How is this different from buying refurbished equipment outright?
Buying transfers responsibility for maintenance and end-of-life resale to the company. Renting hands end-of-contract collection over to the lessor, with maintenance available as an option, all within a predictable rent. More details in our guide to professional refurbished equipment.

Ready to equip your company with rented refurbished computers? Talk to our experts to build your fleet.

Further reading: discover our criteria for choosing reliable professional refurbished equipment, the different business IT leasing options, the full scope of professional IT equipment rental, and our approach to the IT circular economy in business.