Tablets are the single best category to buy refurbished. They live on a desk or a sofa rather than in a pocket, so they take far less punishment than a phone, and they are replaced for reasons that have nothing to do with anything being wrong with them.
iPads also stay supported for a long time, and the things people actually use them for, video, reading, browsing, drawing and schoolwork, have not become more demanding in years. An older iPad does those jobs exactly as well as a new one.
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Apple Apple iPad 10th Gen Cellular WiFiPrice range: £235.00 through £319.00 In stockSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 5th Gen WiFiPrice range: £89.00 through £109.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 7th Gen (Cellular + WiFi)Price range: £119.00 through £149.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 8th Gen Cellular WiFiPrice range: £179.00 through £199.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 8th Gen WiFiPrice range: £129.00 through £160.00 In stockSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 9th Gen (WiFi)Price range: £159.00 through £209.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad 9th Gen Cellular WiFiPrice range: £219.00 through £259.00 In stockSelect options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Apple Apple iPad Mini 4 Cellular WiFiPrice range: £99.00 through £119.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
WiFi or Cellular?
This is the only decision on this page that is difficult to reverse, because it is built into the hardware.
- WiFi. Connects through your home, office or a hotspot from your phone. Cheaper, and enough for most people.
- Cellular and WiFi. Takes its own SIM, so it works anywhere your phone works, with no tethering. Worth it if the iPad travels, or if it is for someone who will not reliably set up a hotspot.
Cellular models also contain a GPS chip that WiFi models do not, which matters if you use one for navigation.
Reading the generations
The standard iPad is numbered by generation rather than by year, so a 9th Gen is newer than an 8th Gen. The main changes across recent generations are screen size, the processor, and whether the device charges over Lightning or USB-C.
The iPad Mini is the same idea in a smaller body, for reading and one-handed use.
Condition and cover
Every device is fully tested before dispatch and graded for cosmetic condition. Our guide to refurbished grades explains what each grade means.
All devices carry a 12-month warranty, with 14 days to change your mind and 30 days to report a fault. Free tracked standard delivery across the UK, arriving in 2–3 days, or next-day delivery for £7 when you order before 11 AM.
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