Electronics donation values for 2026: TVs, computers, phones and consoles
A working flat-screen TV in good condition is generally worth $145 to $230 as a donation, a laptop $37 to $50, and a phone $50 to $80. Here is the full chart by condition, the guide behind every figure, and how to value the items no guide prices.
Electronics depreciate faster than anything else in a donation bag, and the published thrift guides cover them unevenly for exactly that reason. Where a guide prices an item, the range is here; where none does, the item is still listed, with guidance instead of a number.
Chart of every item in this category, with all three tiers side by side, or total up your electronics donation. Look up one item in electronics.
Common electronics donations at a glance
| Item | Good condition | Fair to Like new |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-panel TV | $145 to $230 | $60 to $300 |
| Desktop computer | $120 to $190 | $50 to $250 |
| Laptop | $37 to $50 | $25 to $60 |
| Cell phone | $50 to $80 | $25 to $100 |
| Tablet | $70 to $115 | $25 to $150 |
| Home game console | $31 to $41 | $20 to $50 |
| Stereo system | $38 to $60 | $16 to $80 |
| Monitor | $21 to $37 | $5 to $50 |
| Printer | $24 to $44 | $5 to $60 |
| Blu-ray player | $48 to $65 | $30 to $80 |
Per item, from the full tables below, where every row cites its published source. Checked for edition 2026.1.
- Items listed
- 66
- With published ranges
- 27
- You value yourself
- 39
- Range
- $0.25 to $300
This is the category where our sourcing rule is most visible: a large share of consumer electronics is custom valuation, because a five-year-old model and a current one are not the same item and no thrift guide prices them apart. Recent comparable sales are the evidence to keep.
- Like new
- Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
- Good
- Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
- Fair
- Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.
Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all. Fair is the bottom of good used condition; below Fair is generally not deductible.
Count your electronics donation
- Flat-panel TV$185 each
- Desktop computer$155 each
- Laptop$43 each
- Cell phone$65 each
- Tablet$90 each
- Home game console$36 each
- Stereo system$49 each
- Monitor$29 each
- Printer$34 each
- Blu-ray player$55 each
$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)
Under $250, a receipt or reliable written record is generally enough. Nothing you enter leaves this browser.
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Price it from comparable sales
For items no published guide prices. Enter up to three prices the same make and model actually sold for used, in similar condition. Asking prices are not sales.
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Electronics donation values for 2026: TVs, computers, phones and consoles, item by item
Audio-Video Equipment
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Television, Flat-panel (LED / LCD / OLED) | $230 to $300 | $145 to $230 | $60 to $145 | Source 3 for Television, Flat-panel (LED / LCD / OLED) |
| Stereo system | $60 to $80 | $38 to $60 | $16 to $38 | Source 3 for Stereo system |
| Radio | $18 to $25 | $11 to $18 | $3 to $11 | Source 3 for Radio |
| DVD player | $13 to $15 | $10 to $13 | $8 to $10 | Source 3 for DVD player |
| VCR | $13 to $15 | $10 to $13 | $8 to $10 | Source 3 for VCR |
| Blu-ray player | $65 to $80 | $48 to $65 | $30 to $48 | Source 8 for Blu-ray player |
| Speaker, Bookshelf / wired | $45 to $60 | $28 to $45 | $10 to $28 | Source 8 for Speaker, Bookshelf / wired |
| Turntable / record player | $55 to $75 | $33 to $55 | $10 to $33 | Source 8 for Turntable / record player |
| CD player | $38 to $50 | $24 to $38 | $10 to $24 | Source 8 for CD player |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Television, CRT / tube, Television, Rear-projection, Streaming media player, Soundbar / home theater system, Speaker, Bluetooth / portable, Speaker, Smart speaker (voice assistant), Headphones, Over-ear / on-ear, Headphones, Wireless earbuds, Headphones, Wired earbuds, Boombox / portable stereo, AV receiver / amplifier
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
You value these yourself: Television, Other, Headphones, Other, Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Cameras
You value these yourself: Digital Camera, Film Camera, Camcorder or Video Camera, Action or Instant Camera, Camera Drone, Lens, Tripod, or Accessory
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for camera equipment. The one richly detailed list found anywhere was rejected because its publisher could not be named (CITATIONS.md 5), which is why this whole subcategory is custom entry. Value the body, lens or accessory from what the same model in the same condition is actually selling for used (IRS Pub 561). Record the model and visible wear, and photograph it.
You value these yourself: Other Camera Equipment
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Computer Equipment
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop computer | $190 to $250 | $120 to $190 | $50 to $120 | Source 3 for Desktop computer |
| Laptop computer | $50 to $60 | $37 to $50 | $25 to $37 | Source 5 for Laptop computer |
| Monitor | $37 to $50 | $21 to $37 | $5 to $21 | Source 3 for Monitor |
| Printer | $44 to $60 | $24 to $44 | $5 to $24 | Source 3 for Printer |
| Copier | $155 to $205 | $100 to $155 | $41 to $100 | Source 3 for Copier |
| Keyboard | $7 to $10 | $3.75 to $7 | $0.25 to $3.75 | Source 5 for Keyboard |
| Mouse | $3.50 to $5 | $2 to $3.50 | $0.25 to $2 | Source 5 for Mouse |
| Battery backup (UPS) | $1.75 to $2 | $1.75 | $1.50 to $1.75 | Source 5 for Battery backup (UPS) |
You value these yourself: Scanner, External drive / storage, Router / modem / networking, Webcam, Speakers, and Other Peripherals
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
You value these yourself: Other Computer Equipment
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Phones and Tablets
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell phone | $80 to $100 | $50 to $80 | $25 to $50 | Source 3 for Cell phone |
| Tablet | $115 to $150 | $70 to $115 | $25 to $70 | Source 3 for Tablet |
| E-reader | $38 to $50 | $24 to $38 | $10 to $24 | Source 3 for E-reader |
| Answering machine | $25 to $31 | $17 to $25 | $10 to $17 | Source 3 for Answering machine |
| Cordless / landline telephone | $31 to $40 | $21 to $31 | $10 to $21 | Source 13 for Cordless / landline telephone |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Phone Case, Charger, or Accessory
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
You value these yourself: Other Phone or Tablet Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Gaming Consoles
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home console | $41 to $50 | $31 to $41 | $20 to $31 | Source 8 for Home console |
| Handheld console | $3 | $3 | $3 | Source 12 for Handheld console |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Retro / classic console, Controller, VR headset
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
Wearables
You value these yourself: Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
You value these yourself: Other Wearable
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other Electronics
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typewriter | $20 to $26 | $12 to $20 | $5 to $12 | Source 3 for Typewriter |
You value these yourself: Calculator, Projector, Paper Shredder, Cables, Adapters, and Power Strips
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Consumer electronics fall in value faster than anything else people donate, and the number that holds up is what the same model, working, is actually selling for used today, not what it cost new (IRS Pub 561's willing-buyer/willing-seller standard). Record the make, model and whether it powers on, and photograph it. A charity cannot resell equipment that does not work, and property with no resale value supports no deduction.
You value these yourself: Other Electronic Item
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Why a laptop can show less than a desktop
The laptop row ($37 to $50 at Good) comes from a single published guide that prices laptops on their own, while the desktop row ($120 to $190) comes from a guide that prices a full computer system, with monitor and peripherals. They are not the same item, and neither is a price for a recent model. For a laptop less than a few years old, the comparable sales worksheet above is the better evidence.
A few rows show the same figure in all three tiers, such as the handheld console. That means the source printed one shelf price with no condition spread, not that condition does not matter.
Will they take it?
- Older TVs: many thrift stores decline televisions past a few years old, and almost all refuse CRT and console TVs.
- Computers: some charities take computer equipment in any condition for recycling programs. Recycling is a service, not a sale: a device with no resale value generally gives no deduction.
- Broken devices: generally little or no fair market value, so generally not a deduction.
Ask before you load the car. An item the charity does not accept is not a contribution.
Wipe the device first
Nothing about the deduction depends on it, and everything about your data does.
- iPhone or iPad: back it up, sign out of your Apple Account, then erase all content and settings.
- Android: back up, remove your Google account, then factory reset.
- Mac or Windows PC: back up, sign out of every account, then use the built-in erase or reset option.
- Game consoles and smart speakers: deregister the device from your account, then factory reset.
Record the make, model and storage before you erase it. That is the description your receipt and your comparable sales need.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- AppliancesAppliance donation values for 2026: what your washer, fridge, and stove are worth
- Books and mediaBook donation values for 2026: what each book, DVD, and CD is worth
- Toys and gamesToy donation values: what used toys and games are worth
- Tools and gardenTool donation values: hand tools, power tools, mowers and yard equipment
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of electronics and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
- Donation valuesElectronics and appliance donation values: TVs, laptops, and the kitchenWhat donated electronics and appliances are worth, why the drop from retail is so steep, and the working-condition rule that decides whether you can claim them.
- Donation valuesHow the IRS says to value donations: a plain reading of Publication 561Publication 561 is the IRS rulebook for valuing donated property. Here is what it actually says about fair market value, the four factors, and used goods.
Questions about electronics donations
How do I value a donated laptop or phone?
Why do so many electronics have no suggested value here?
Do I have to wipe a device before donating it?
How much is a donated TV worth?
What is a used laptop worth for a tax deduction?
Can I deduct a broken TV or computer?
Does Goodwill or Salvation Army take old TVs?
Is the Salvation Army valuation guide accepted by the IRS?
Do I need a receipt for donated electronics?
Sources for the values on this page
Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.
- Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)
The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors
Goodwill Industries International (compiled list, republished by member affiliates)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide - What is my Donation Worth?
Goodwill Northern New England
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati Donors
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Cincinnati (St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Estimated Donation Values
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Fair Market Value Sheet (Revised 3/1/2023)
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Cincinnati, OH)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Estimated Valuation Guide & Receipt for Items Donated to the Kokomo Rescue Mission
Kokomo Rescue Mission (Kokomo, Indiana; Federal I.D. No. 351104430)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide
Hope Village for Children (Hope Village Thrift Store, Meridian, Mississippi)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide - What is my donation worth?
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago (Goodwill Retail Services, Inc., Tax ID# 39-2040239)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide
The Beacon House Association of San Pedro (Beacon House Thrift Shop, San Pedro, CA)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
The rules these values have to satisfy
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
Save the device and its comps together
Snap the model label and a powered-on screen in DeductiBee, keep the listings you used, and it lands on your Form 8283 worksheet at tax time.
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