In the modern mobile phone market, there are two terms that affect the warranty conditions for the purchased goods and the legality of their import into the country - these are Eurotest and Rostest. What is the difference between them?
Rostest
Rostest is a sign that is placed on mobile phones legally imported into the country by the manufacturers themselves or their authorized distributors. This means that the device has the required certificate of conformity, is safe to use and can be serviced in all service centers of this manufacturer throughout Russia. Having bought a phone, for example, in Yekaterinburg, you can service or repair the device in Moscow or Volgograd and in any other city.
Eurotest
The concept of Eurotest appeared at a time when the so-called "gray" goods began to enter the country. This does not mean that the equipment is of poor quality. It's just that it was imported bypassing the official supply channels. Accordingly, such a product does not have certification, and the manufacturer will not repair such products under the warranty period. It turns out that the official Eurotest mark simply does not exist. This concept was introduced in order to more eloquently explain to customers that the phones have a Eurotest warranty, they are serviced by a special service center. The seller issues a guarantee, but it is tied to one single center, and it is not known how long it will last. If you leave for another city, then the service of your equipment will not be carried out there.
Differences between Eurotest and Rostest
How to distinguish devices with a Rostest guarantee from devices with a Eurotest guarantee. Many sellers try to fool inexperienced consumers. This is especially true for online stores. They sell the product in the hope that the buyer will not want to return the purchase, even noticing the unofficial mark. Mobile phones imported legally have a box and instructions in Russian. Illegally imported goods have a box in a foreign language.
Also, the difference between Eurotest and Rostest is that phones under the Rostest guarantee can be purchased both in a store or a seller's office, and remotely, for example, via the Internet. Eurotest products are sold on delivery only. Since discovering such products on the shelves during a test purchase, law enforcement agencies may become interested in it, which threatens with large fines. On the websites, there are no addresses, usually only a phone number is indicated there.
There is no difference in the quality of the goods. Both products are manufactured in an official factory. All the differences are in the delivery channels to the territory of Russia and the terms of warranty service, which is very important for most consumers.
What to choose for the consumer
It is convenient to purchase equipment with the Eurotest guarantee when you want to save a certain amount of money without relying on the warranty period of service. If you are much safer to know that in the event of a malfunction your device will be repaired or replaced free of charge, then purchase a product with the Rostest sign on the box.
