Is a refurbished laptop good for video editing and design, and what specs do I need?

Yes, a refurbished laptop can handle video editing and design well, provided you choose the right specifications. For 1080p editing, photo work and most design tasks, target a recent processor (Intel i7 10th Gen or newer, or a comparable Ryzen), 16GB RAM (32GB is better for heavy projects), a fast SSD of at least 512GB, and ideally a discrete GPU for smoother rendering and effects. For 4K editing or 3D work, lean towards 32GB RAM and a dedicated GPU. Refurbished workstation-class machines (such as the Dell Precision or Lenovo ThinkPad P series) and refurbished MacBook Pros are popular, capable choices for creative work at a large discount to new. Colour-critical designers should also check the display panel quality and resolution. At Edify, processor, RAM, storage and GPU are listed and verified on every product, so you can match the configuration to your creative workload, with a 12-month warranty behind it (6 months on Apple).