Head-to-head · Used Tech Marketplaces
Back Market vs MPB
Back Market leads on 2 checks, MPB on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBack Market · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBack Market · 3 of 3
Back Market scores higher on our rubric for used tech marketplaces: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
On marketplace model, Back Market gives you Refurbished where MPB offers Buyback. Back Market offers buyer protection; MPB doesn't publish it. Back Market offers business selling; MPB doesn't publish it.
Back Market is the better fit for buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices. MPB is the better fit for buying or selling used camera and video equipment.
- Back Market fits best
Buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices
- MPB fits best
Buying or selling used camera and video equipment
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Side by side
| Feature | Back Market 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | MPB 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Used Tech Marketplaces | #8 in Used Tech Marketplaces |
| Best for | Buying refurbished tech or trading in used devices | Buying or selling used camera and video equipment |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Back Market 3/3 · MPB 1/3 | ||
| Shipping included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buyer protection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Business selling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace model | Refurbished | Buyback |
| Seller fees | Seller commission or listing fees were not verified. US buyers may be charged a Quality Assurance Fee based on cart total; the help page says it is not applicable to California residents. | Zero fees for selling gear to MPB |
| Device categories | Smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, audio devices, smartwatches, home appliances | Cameras, lenses, photo and video accessories, video cameras, drones and action cameras |
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| Our verdict | Back Market is an online marketplace for buying refurbished electronics from professional sellers and trading in eligible devices. Its catalog spans smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, audio devices, smartwatches, and home… Read the review → |
MPB is an online marketplace for used photography and videography equipment, including cameras, lenses, accessories, video cameras, drones, and action cameras. It suits people buying or selling visual-creation gear, from newcomers to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Back Market — where it wins
- Covers phones, laptops, tablets, gaming, audio, watches, and appliances
- Offers prepaid trade-in shipping by label or QR code when provided
- Purchases include 30-day returns and a seller-provided one-year limited warranty
Where it doesn't
- Trade-in offers depend on device eligibility, model, and condition
- The one-year limited warranty is provided by the seller
- US buyers may pay a Quality Assurance Fee based on cart total
MPB — where it wins
- Product specialists evaluate gear before resale.
- Instant quotes, zero selling fees, and insured seller shipping.
- Free shipping on purchases, with warranty coverage on used gear.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on photo and video gear, not general consumer tech.
- Available on the web; no other platform is listed.
- Warranty duration varies by market or applicable terms.
- Back Market8.8/10 · Free plan
Buy refurbished tech from professional sellers or trade in an eligible device.
Visit Back MarketFull verdict → - MPB7.8/10 · Free plan
A specialist marketplace for buying, selling, or trading used camera and video gear.
Visit MPBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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