Put it this way If buying new would check out a brick and mortar like Frys or Tigerdirect.
If refurb would buy from manufacturer guaranteed repairs for one year, relatively late models on clearance or deals page.
I still like IBM and Lenovo laptops since my first Butterfly keyboard , still works.
Give a look at this link not recommending any read the description and warranty information.
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/outletus/laptops/c/LAPTOPS?IPromoID=LEN251549
End of year sales still exist in both Windows 10 or Linux variants, with even Desktops and all-in-ones.
My personal opinion on mini-desktop or all-in-ones, some can be a royal PITA to repair of upgrade when you need to.
Gripe of moment is my microscope and re-work station just took a hit.🤬
Froze
And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!