Are you looking for an iPad, but do you think the price is still a bit too high? Then go for a refurbished iPad to buy. We give you five reasons why you should opt for a refurbished iPad.
Buying a refurbished iPad: 5 reasons to do it
A refurbished iPad is actually a kind of second-hand iPad that has been checked from head to toe. This also makes the iPad work like new. In addition, you get a warranty and such a ‘reconditioned’ tablet is often a lot cheaper than a brand new one. Also nice: refurbished is also very sustainable, because you give a tablet a second life. We give you five reasons to choose a refurbished iPad.
1. Price: lower is better
One of the main reasons for choosing a refurbished iPad is the price. A refurbished iPad is cheaper than a new model. Usually the price difference is greatest with the older models.
For example, a refurbished iPad from 2019 only costs 299 euros. While you still have to pay 369 euros for a new iPad 2021. The iPad 2019 runs on Apple’s A10 Fusion chip and the iPad 2021 has the A13 Bionic (from the iPhone 11). That means that the iPad 2021 is faster with heavy apps, but that you can still perform standard tasks on the iPad 2019. Keep in mind that the iPad 2019 will receive iPadOS updates for a shorter period of time.
- View the refurbished iPad 2019 for 299 euros at reBuy
- Check out the new iPad 2021 for 369 euros at Belsimpel
The difference between a refurbished iPad 2021 and a new iPad 2021 is currently too small. So if you want an iPad 2021, it is best to buy a new iPad 2021 instead of a refurbished version.
2. Sustainable: think about the future
Worldwide there is still a shortage of chips for all kinds of electronics, causing annoying issues such as delivery problems. This is partly due to a shortage of the raw materials needed for production. By choosing a refurbished iPad you prevent the waste of raw materials and iPads last longer.
3. Safer than second-hand shopping
Refurbished is secretly not quite the same as second-hand. Refurbished appliances are first checked and refurbished on all important points. As a result, the quality is closer to a new product than the average second-hand tablet.
In addition, there is also the Refurbished quality mark. This quality mark was created in 2019 to give consumers more certainty. This quality mark now applies to refurbished iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.
Furthermore, it is often safer to buy a refurbished iPad from a store than a second-hand iPad via sites such as Marktplaats. After all, you never know whether the seller on the site is telling the truth. And if there are problems afterwards, it is often difficult to solve.
4. Warranty: extra nice for your peace of mind
All providers of refurbished devices give you a warranty, but the duration of the manufacturer’s warranty can sometimes differ. The warranty is often between 6 months and 2 years.
By law you are always entitled to a good product. If a product does not work, you are entitled to a free repair, a new product or a refund of your money. There is no statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. This is because some products last longer than others. More information about warranty in the Netherlands can be found on the website of the national governmentâ€
5. More choice: older iPads are still for sale
When you decide to buy a refurbished iPad, you often have more choice than when choosing a new one. For example, iPads from a few years ago (or older) are also offered, which you can no longer buy from Apple.
For example, the iPad Air from 2019 refurbished is still for sale for 399 euros. For a new iPad Air 2022 you pay 668 euros. The Pad Air 2019 runs on the A12-Bionic Chip. This is the same processor that is also in the iPhone XS and iPhone XR. That’s fine for all common iPad stuff.
The new iPad Air 2022 has the M1 chip, which is also in the iPad Pro 2021. That makes the new iPad Air 2022 a lot faster, but you often don’t really need that speed in normal use.
In addition, the iPad Air 2019 has a home button. Nice to have if you like it. The iPad Air 2022 has a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) and it is integrated in the power button.
- View the refurbished iPad Air 2019 for 399 euros at reBuy
- Check out the new iPad Air 2022 for 668 at PhoneMarket
Even if you are looking for an older iPad Pro, you can still find it refurbished. You often pay a fraction of the price for a new iPad Pro and you don’t even miss that many functions.
For example, you already have a refurbished iPad Pro 11-inch from 2018 for 416 euros, while you have to pay 829 euros for a new iPad Pro 2021 11-inch. The iPad Pro 2019 runs on the A12X Bionic chip. This is an improved and extended version of the A12 chip that can also be found in the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
The iPad Pro 2021 has a faster processor, the M1 chip. This makes this tablet very fast, but you don’t need that speed for all common iPad things. Furthermore, the iPad Pro from 2018 has the same appearance with the smaller screen edges and a thin housing. It also has Face ID, just like the 2021 iPad Pro. The new iPad Pro comes standard with more storage.
- View the refurbished iPad Pro 11-inch 2018 (64 GB) for 416 euros at reBuy
- View the new iPad Pro 11-inch 2021 (128 GB) for 829 euros at Belsimpel
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Are you not yet sure whether you want a new iPad or whether you should buy a refurbished iPad? Or are you simply looking for the best cheap iPad? Then read the article below carefully and also check our iPad comparison! Here you can compare the new prices and refurbished prices per tablet.
Read more: What’s the Best Cheap iPad of 2022?
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