Laptops & Computers Best Used 2-in-1 Laptops: Yoga, x360, Latitude and Surface Pro Ex-business convertibles like the Dell Latitude 2-in-1 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga are the best value in used 2-in-1 laptops. Here are the picks on Swappa, which pen each one takes, and what to check before you buy.
Laptops & Computers MacBook vs. Windows Laptop: Which Should You Buy Used? Used MacBook or used Windows laptop? Compare price-matched picks from Swappa sale data at five budgets, how long each stays updated, battery life, upgrades and resale, then follow a simple rule to choose.
Laptops & Computers Can You Upgrade a Used Laptop’s RAM and SSD? Many used business laptops can take more RAM or a bigger SSD, while MacBooks and thin ultrabooks are fixed for life. Here is which models you can upgrade, what parts cost in 2026, and when buying the bigger configuration is cheaper.
Laptops & Computers BitLocker Recovery Key on a Used Laptop: What It Means and What to Do A BitLocker recovery screen on a used laptop locks the data, not the hardware. Here's why it appears, what buyers can do about it, and the steps sellers take before a sale so it never comes up.
Laptops & Computers How to Find Your Laptop’s Model Number and Specs (Dell, HP, Lenovo) The fastest ways to find a Windows laptop's exact model, serial number or Dell Service Tag, and specs, with brand-specific steps for Dell, HP, Lenovo, Surface, ASUS and Acer, plus how to use them to price, list or check a used laptop.
Laptops & Computers What MacBook Do I Have? How to Find Your Mac’s Model and Year About This Mac names your MacBook in one click, but Swappa lists Macs by year, size and chip. Here's how to pin down the exact model, even on a Mac that won't turn on, with a lookup table for every Apple silicon MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo.
Laptops & Computers Will This Used Laptop Run Windows 11? Before you buy a used laptop, make sure it can actually run Windows 11. This buyer-focused checklist covers supported CPUs, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, the Windows 10 ESU deadline, and how to verify compatibility before you pay.
Laptops & Computers Used Microsoft Surface Buyer’s Guide: Laptop vs. Pro vs. Go Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, or Surface Go. This guide breaks down the used Microsoft Surface lineup so you buy the right form factor, dodge the Arm app-compatibility trap, avoid surprise accessory costs, and know what each model sells for.
Laptops & Computers Used Gaming Laptop Buyer’s Guide: GPU, Thermals and What Is Actually Listed Buying a used gaming laptop means buying its thermal history, not just its GPU. Here is which models are actually listed on Swappa, what they cost, and the exact checks that separate a steal from a space heater.
Laptops & Computers Intel vs. Apple Silicon: Which Used MacBook to Buy macOS 27 is Apple Silicon only, so the used MacBook market now splits cleanly into two chip eras. Here is which one to buy, which Intel models are dead ends, and what each generation actually sells for.
