Are refurbished iPads as good as new ones?

Yes. A refurbished iPad is a thoroughly tested, fully functional device that performs the same as a new one. Refurbished tablets are required to have a battery at 85% capacity or above, and each device is factory-reset and data-wiped before it ships. The honest caveat: cosmetic condition varies by grade. A "Good" device might show faint scuffs on the casing; an "Excellent" one looks nearly pristine. Back Market's grading system spells this out clearly before you buy, so there's no unpleasant surprise when the box arrives.

What is the best and cheapest iPad to get?

The refurbished iPad (9th generation) is the best cheap iPad to buy right now. Powered by an A13 Bionic chip and compatible with iPadOS 26, it handles everyday use without complaint: browsing, streaming, note-taking, video calls. It supports the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and remains compatible with most productivity apps. On Back Market, it sells for significantly less than a new equivalent. If your budget stretches a little further, the refurbished iPad Air (4th generation) is the step up worth making. It adds USB-C, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) support, and a faster chip, without jumping to iPad Pro territory.

What is the oldest iPad that still gets updates?

The oldest iPads still receiving software updates are the iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), both released in 2018. Both are fully compatible with iPadOS 26, Apple's current operating system. Among non-Pro models, the iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad mini (5th generation), both from 2019, also continue to receive updates. That's at least 7 to 8 years of software support from Apple, which is a strong track record for a tablet. A refurbished 2018 iPad Pro bought today still runs the latest OS, which means security patches, compatibility with new apps, and a device that doesn't feel stranded. It's worth keeping in mind for refurbished buyers: software longevity is often a better measure of value than the device's launch year.

Refurbished Apple iPad

Name: Refurbished Apple iPads | iPad 10, Air, Pro & Mini | Up to 70% Off
Brand: Back Market
Price: 399 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.47 (160288 reviews)

Explore our collection of cheap refurbished iPad deals and buy one at a fraction of the price when compared to brand new. For ultimate portability and a myriad of functional benefits, the Apple iPad is everything you need at your fingertips....

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iPad 11 (2025, A16 series)

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Refurbished price:£399.00

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iPad Air 5 (2022, M1 series)

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Refurbished price:£381.00

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iPad Air 6 (2024, M2 series)

(7,162)

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Refurbished price:£530.00

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iPad Pro (2022, M2 series)

(5,756)

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Refurbished price:£550.00

Versus £1,199.00 new

iPad 10 (2022, A14 series)

(6,733)

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Refurbished price:£285.00

Versus £499.00 new

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iPad Pro (2024, M4 series)

(3,794)

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Refurbished price:£700.00

Versus £999.00 new

iPad 9 (2021, A13 series)

(11,422)

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Refurbished price:£159.00

Versus £369.00 new

iPad mini 7 (2024, A17 series)

(1,180)

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Refurbished price:£566.00

Versus £599.00 new

iPad Pro (2021, M1 series)

(6,846)

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Refurbished price:£412.00

Versus £749.00 new

iPad 8 (2020, A12 series)

(6,877)

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Refurbished price:£109.00

Versus £389.00 new

iPad 6 (2018, A10 series)

(12,686)

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Refurbished price:£67.00

Versus £529.00 new

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iPad Air 7 (2025, M3 series)

(5,239)

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Refurbished price:£525.00

Versus £749.00 new

iPad 7 (2019, A10 series)

(9,507)

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Refurbished price:£83.00

Versus £349.00 new

iPad Air 4 (2020, A14 series)

(4,712)

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Refurbished price:£301.00

Versus £579.00 new

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iPad Pro (2018, A12 series)

(4,739)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£272.00

Versus £769.00 new

iPad mini 6 (2021, A15 series)

(2,309)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£279.00

Versus £569.00 new

iPad 5 (2017, A9 series)

(8,067)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£59.00

Versus £339.00 new

iPad mini 5 (2019, A12 series)

(2,062)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£124.00

Versus £529.00 new

iPad Pro (2020, A12 series)

(5,498)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£364.00

Versus £919.00 new

iPad mini 4 (2015, A8 series)

(3,120)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£71.00

Versus £449.00 new

iPad Air 3 (2019, A12 series)

(2,992)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£141.00

Versus £479.00 new

iPad Pro (2017, A10 series)

(4,276)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£143.49

Versus £619.00 new

iPad Pro (2016, A9 series)

(2,087)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£89.00

Versus £499.00 new

iPad Pro (2015, A9 series)

(1,430)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£276.68

Versus £799.00 new

iPad Pro (2025, M5 series)

(155)

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Refurbished price:£864.00

Versus £1,127.00 new

iPad Air 8 (2026)

(11)

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Refurbished price:£725.00

Versus £899.00 new

iPad Air 8 (2026, M4 series)

(35)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£719.00

Versus £749.00 new

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iPad 8 (2020, A12 series)Good • Silver • 128 GB • Wi-Fi
(6,808)
Refurbished price:£175.00
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Last lowest price : £187.00
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iPad Pro (2020, A12 series)Excellent • Space Gray • 128 GB • Wi-Fi + 5G
(5,498)
Refurbished price:£414.00
Save £156.00
Last lowest price : £570.00
The lowest price for this product in this exact configuration on Back Market in the 30 days prior to 31/08/2026. This reference will update on 07/09/2026.

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Customer reviews for Refurbished Apple iPad

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160,288 verified reviews

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Accessories
4.3/5
Appearance
4.6/5
Battery
4.4/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.5/5
Packaging
4.5/5
Shipping
4.6/5

Reviews

Emmett B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I feel really lucky to have found exactly what I wanted refurbished (iPad air 6th gen and apple pencil pro) on this website - I saved hundreds yet the products both look and function like they're brand new!! It doesn't make sense to buy tech new when you can buy it refurbed in excellent working condition. 10/10 will definitely buy from here again!
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
07/07/2026
Colleen H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 05/07/2026, United Kingdom.
I had a great experience buying my iPad from Back Market. The delivery was incredibly fast, and the iPad arrived in excellent condition. It works perfectly and looks amazing. The price was also fantastic compared to buying new, making it excellent value for money. I’m really happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend Back Market to anyone looking for high-quality refurbished tech at a great price!
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
22/06/2026
John M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 18/05/2026, United Kingdom.
I bought this as a replacement for an iPad Pro that my daughter had left on a plane. It arrived in perfect condition, you simply would not know it was a reconditioned device. My daughter loves it and the fact it has 256GB of storage is a huge bonus too.
iPad Pro 11" (2018) 1st gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
iPad Pro 11" (2018) 1st gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
03/05/2026
Amit N.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 14/08/2026, United Kingdom.
I was initially a little unsure as this was a new seller with no reviews, but I’m very happy I went ahead. The iPad arrived in excellent, like-new Premium condition and came in an Apple Certified Refurbished box. Everything works perfectly and it also has Apple warranty coverage. Very happy with the purchase and would happily buy from this seller again.
iPad Air 10.9" (2022) 5th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Purple
iPad Air 10.9" (2022) 5th gen 256 GB - Wi-Fi - Purple
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
10/08/2026
Fionika C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/06/2026, United Kingdom.
Despite the fact that at first I received a device with battery charging issues (which I was generally prepared for when ordering the tablet in fair condition), within just a week the situation got worse and my iPad became almost unusable. I decided to contact customer support for possible solutions and was amazed at how easy and high‑quality the service turned out to be — all solution options were offered automatically, and I didn’t even have to describe my problem in detail to get the option of a device replacement. Everything was built into the website so seamlessly that in just a few clicks my replacement was arranged without unnecessary questions. The second device arrived quickly, the return instructions for the first one were simple and clear, and I was kept informed at every stage of the process. The replacement went through effortlessly without any extra payment on my part, and the second device works perfectly and looks much better than fair condition. I was absolutely delighted with the service and quality, and I’m very grateful for the chance to get such a good iPad at such a modest price ❤️
iPad 9.7" (2018) 6th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
iPad 9.7" (2018) 6th gen 32 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
08/06/2026
Mohamed E.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 24/06/2026, United Kingdom.
I received a faulty second-hand iPad from Back Market, but their customer service was outstanding. I went through the return process on their website, and the steps were incredibly simple and straightforward. A brand-new replacement iPad (the same model) was dispatched and delivered within just three days. Once it arrived, I returned the faulty device without any issues. I am extremely impressed with the speed of delivery, the hassle-free return process, and the excellent compensation provided. This was my first order with Back Market, and it definitely won’t be my last. 5-star service!
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
10/06/2026
Al R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 16/06/2026, United Kingdom.
The iPad was for my daughter, she broken her screen on her last iPad so i thought id upgrade from 8th Gen to the 10th Gen and she really loves it. Excellent item, Excellent Delivery Excellent Company to buy from 100% recommended.
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Pink
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Pink
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
06/06/2026
Evie B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 28/03/2026, United Kingdom.
I purchased the Blue 10th Generation iPad as Premium with 64GB of storage for £228.99. The iPad came in a legit Apple iPad box, and the iPad itself was wrapped in that sheer paper that new Apple products come in. Completely full battery health, not a single scratch, crack or dent in/on the iPad. Also came with all of the iPads “instructions” and a brand new charger. Couldn’t be happier and would definitely buy again.
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
iPad 10.9" (2022) 10th gen 64 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
27/03/2026
Prabin A.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 27/01/2026, United Kingdom.
I am absolutely blown away by my recent purchase from Back Market. I ordered a 'Premium' quality iPad, and to my surprise, it arrived in its original Apple packaging with all the documents and the official charging cable included. The technical stats are what really shocked me: the battery health is at 100% and the charge cycle count is exactly 0. It is literally a brand-new device for a fraction of the retail cost. The value for money here is unbeatable. After this experience, I’ve decided that every gadget I purchase from now on will be from Back Market. Their quality standards are clearly top-tier. If you're on the fence about buying refurbished, don't be—this is easily the best tech purchase I’ve ever made!
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 128 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
iPad Air 11" (2024) 6th gen 128 GB - Wi-Fi - Blue
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Condition
Premium
Close to perfection. The body may have tiny micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will be flawless.
Purchased
25/01/2026
Charlie C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 21/07/2025, United Kingdom.
Happy with purchase delivery was delay by one day but they updated me. I brought in good condition it was very good condition. only little scratch on back that was expected for refurbished product it the 3rd time I brought from back market including ps4 ,iPhone 12 pro max and this iPad 7 gen 2019 will defo purchase more stuff in the future 😊
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 128 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
iPad 10.2" (2019) 7th gen 128 GB - Wi-Fi - Space Gray
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
03/07/2025

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Refurbished iPads FAQs

Yes. A refurbished iPad is a thoroughly tested, fully functional device that performs the same as a new one. Refurbished tablets are required to have a battery at 85% capacity or above, and each device is factory-reset and data-wiped before it ships. The honest caveat: cosmetic condition varies by grade. A "Good" device might show faint scuffs on the casing; an "Excellent" one looks nearly pristine. Back Market's grading system spells this out clearly before you buy, so there's no unpleasant surprise when the box arrives.
The refurbished iPad (9th generation) is the best cheap iPad to buy right now. Powered by an A13 Bionic chip and compatible with iPadOS 26, it handles everyday use without complaint: browsing, streaming, note-taking, video calls. It supports the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and remains compatible with most productivity apps. On Back Market, it sells for significantly less than a new equivalent.
If your budget stretches a little further, the refurbished iPad Air (4th generation) is the step up worth making. It adds USB-C, Apple Pencil (2nd generation) support, and a faster chip, without jumping to iPad Pro territory.
The oldest iPads still receiving software updates are the iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), both released in 2018. Both are fully compatible with iPadOS 26, Apple's current operating system. Among non-Pro models, the iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad mini (5th generation), both from 2019, also continue to receive updates.
That's at least 7 to 8 years of software support from Apple, which is a strong track record for a tablet. A refurbished 2018 iPad Pro bought today still runs the latest OS, which means security patches, compatibility with new apps, and a device that doesn't feel stranded.
It's worth keeping in mind for refurbished buyers: software longevity is often a better measure of value than the device's launch year.

Benefits of buying a refurbished iPad at Back Market

At Back Market, customers save up to 50% off compared to the price of new on certified refurbished iPads. The best part is, you don’t have to sacrifice performance in order to save money; all refurbished devices on our marketplace have been fully reconditioned, cleaned, inspected and tested to the same standards as a new one. This is the biggest difference between buying a used or second-hand iPad compared to a refurbished one.

Buying a reconditioned iPad is also a much friendlier environmental option. Refurbished iPads are often second hand or used iPads that have been restored and updated to meet the manufacturer’s standards, which means you'll be helping to keep old iPads out of our landfills, reduce electronic waste and minimise your carbon footprint.

If you need more help with deciding on your next purchase, check out our top refurbished iPad picks.

Where is the best place to buy an inexpensive refurbished iPad?

If you're looking for discounted iPad deals, but without the compromise on quality and performance, then Back Market has you covered. With iPad prices up to 50% less than brand new, and a thorough screening process for refurbished sellers to partner with us, you can rest assured that your reconditioned Apple iPad will perform just like new.

Staying true to our brand, we’re also a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere. You can help contribute to a better circular economy when you shop for inexpensive iPad deals on our platform.

Is it better to buy a reconditioned iPad instead of a used or second-hand iPad?

Buying a used or second-hand iPad with no guarantees that the device has been refurbished, nor a return policy or warranty, poses a huge risk. Thankfully, with Back Market, we don’t just list certified refurbished sellers, but we also add in a minimum 12 month warranty, 30 day return policy and free delivery too – all at no extra cost! If you’re looking for a bargain iPad deal in the UK, look no further than Back Market!

What to expect when buying a refurbished iPad

If you’re a first-time refurbished buyer, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your iPad may have external cosmetic flaws depending on the condition you choose (Back Market offers devices of Fair, Good and Excellent quality). However, whatever the condition, any external blemishes will not affect the performance of your refurbished iPad and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the Apple Store. You should also be confident that your iPad is backed by a 12 month minimum warranty, meaning in the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you’re entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement.

Which iPad should I buy: iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad mini?

Depending on your requirements and budget, Back Market offers a wide range of iPads to fit all types of needs. The iPad Pro is designed for those who value elite operating performance, which is extremely useful for professionals who need the power to handle demanding apps. iPad Air is attractive for those who have a smaller budget but still require a good level of performance. The iPad mini makes a perfect companion for reading digital books on the go, but it won’t be appropriate for attaching any keyboards and other computer-like accessories to this device.

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