# Equipment & Purchasing

> Advice on understanding, comparing, choosing and purchasing laboratory equipment based on your needs, applications, constraints and budget.

Source : https://www.labsquare.eu/blog/en/categorie/equipment-purchasing

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# Equipment & Purchasing

Explore our advice and resources to better understand, compare, choose and purchase laboratory equipment. From equipment features and selection criteria to comparisons, best practices and purchasing advice, this category helps laboratory professionals make informed decisions and select equipment suited to their needs, applications and constraints.

[New, Refurbished or Used Laboratory Equipment: What’s the Difference?

New, refurbished and used laboratory equipment each follows a different path before reaching the lab. From previous use and refurbishment to testing, warranties and availability, understanding these differences can help laboratories make more informed equipment decisions.

13/10/2026

](https://www.labsquare.eu/blog/en/new-refurbished-used-laboratory-equipment)