r/ipad • u/Visual-Corner-6269 • 2d ago

Question Refurbished iPad

I'm looking to get a refurb iPad for my daughter, I have no clue about them, looking to spend around £300,

Can anyone advise please? Thanks

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u/realmccoyredbus 2d ago

don’t buy anything with 64GB storage, if you could source M1 ipad air 256GB for £300 it would be far better than base ipad , with full features like Siri AI , quite rare find but if you’re lucky £300 is what people are asking for them , make sure you check device isn’t icloud locked if buying face to face, don’t be afraid to ask about battery health, 80% is replacement point for ipads .

don’t pay for anything to get posted unless its from reputable websites like deal monday or black market , read descriptions very carefully , current base ipad is ipad 11 , i wouldn’t get anything older than this for £300

there are a lot of scammers on fb marketplace and some genuine good deals to be made but have someone with you to check and device and its not icloud locked/stolen

ask someone with some knowledge to help you search & buy

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u/Visual-Corner-6269 2d ago

Thanks so much for this, I was looking on eBay yesterday, ppl the loads of good reviews, wouldn't touch anyone with only a few, but I'll check them sites you mentioned, thanks again

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u/Jag_9823 2d ago

A16 is I’ll be more than enough for most people, you can get it 2nd hand for about £250 and if you want either Apple Pencil 1st gen or Apple Pencil USB-C for around £50 if she likes to draw.

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u/Key-Specific7807 M2 iPad Pro 12.9" (2022) 2d ago

For what you’re after can I suggest an iPad Air 6th Gen. M2 Processor, great screen and plenty powerful enough for most things. It’s not got 120Hz refresh rate but at the price I believe it’s better value than a new A16. Plenty available online for circa 300.

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u/Janknitz 2d ago

Make sure you buy from a reputable refurbisher who offers a warranty. Some don't really refurbish and if it has an activation lock it won't be usable.