Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air Models

[MacRumors]

Apple today began selling certified refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air models through its online store in the U.S. for the first time.

The fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, sixth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, and fifth-generation iPad Air with the M1 chip are each available in a variety of storage capacities and color options. The refurbished models are discounted by between 15% and 20% compared to the original pricing of these iPads.

Apple first introduced this particular iPad Air model in March 2022, and the iPad Pro models followed in October of that year.

Apple says its refurbished iPads include a new battery and outer shell, a new white box, and all manuals and accessories, including a USB-C charging cable and power adapter. Apple says it puts refurbished devices through a "thorough cleaning process and inspection," and it performs full functionality testing to ensure there are no defective units.

All refurbished iPads are covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty and 14-day return policy, and eligible for AppleCare+ coverage.

While some savings can be had here, these are obviously two-year-old iPad models with fewer remaining years of iPadOS support.

Article Link: Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air Models

 

[BigJohno]

Hopefully I can wait until the m4 iPad makes it to refurbished. I have a 2018 iPad Pro that seems to be showing age now that iOS 18 installed.

 

[nathan_reilly]

Hopefully I can wait until the m4 iPad makes it to refurbished. I have a 2018 iPad Pro that seems to be showing age now that iOS 18 installed.

ah yes, another "free" software update LOL

 

[boak]

New M2 128 GB iPad Air $599 - 60 Hz LCD, Touch ID, landscape camera, 2 speakers, 2 microphones
Refurbished M2 128 GB iPad Pro $639 - ProMotion mini-LED, FaceID, portrait camera, 4 speakers, 5 microphones

 

[GimmeDatApple]

I always wonder if products hit the refurb store faster when they're unreliable and Apple builds up a stock quicker. Says a lot about the quality of these devices if that's the case, taking over 2 years to make it to the refurb store.

 

[Entilzha]

“While some savings can be had here, these are obviously two-year-old iPad models with fewer remaining years of iPadOS support.”

The 2018 iPad pro is still getting updates, and it’s CPU is behind the M1, let alone the M2 in these.

Of course an older model will get fewer updates, but eh.

 

[Jetson]

The prices Apple is asking for these refurbed iPads are quite simply too high.

I hoped that a $2 trillion company would be more generous.

 

[TechWhisperer]

 

[Cirillo Gherardo]

Why did it take 2 years and new iteration being released for the M2 Pro to show up the refurbished store???

 

[Cirillo Gherardo]

The prices Apple is asking for these refurbed iPads are quite simply too high.

I hoped that a $2 trillion company would be more generous.

A $200+ discount on a product that is literally as good as new (which Apple refurbished is) is too high?

I mean the prices are already too high when they were new, but that's a different argument.

“While some savings can be had here, these are obviously two-year-old iPad models with fewer remaining years of iPadOS support.”

The 2018 iPad pro is still getting updates, and it’s CPU is behind the M1, let alone the M2 in these.

Of course an older model will get fewer updates, but eh.

Yeah that's such a weird statement. Since moving to M-series chips, there is no end in sight for support. These iPads will all be getting updates long past their useful lifespan.

 

[boak]

A $200+ discount on a product that is literally as good as new (which Apple refurbished is) is too high?

Also, Apple refurbished products qualify for AppleCare+

 

[longhorn2004]

So the same M2 Ipad Pros Best Buy is still trying to unload from their inventories. These may be brand new from Apple who held onto them.

The only benefit to getting these from Apple, is that Apple normally has higher trade in values on their products compared to Best Buy.

 

[longhorn2004]

Best Buy: Apple 11-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) M2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB Space Gray (Unlocked) MP593LL/A

Shop Apple 11-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) M2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB Space Gray (Unlocked) at Best Buy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. Price Match Guarantee.

www.bestbuy.com

If one is looking.

 

[Johnny907]

A $200+ discount on a product that is literally as good as new (which Apple refurbished is) is too high?

I mean the prices are already too high when they were new, but that's a different argument.

Yeah that's such a weird statement. Since moving to M-series chips, there is no end in sight for support. These iPads will all be getting updates long past their useful lifespan.

I mean, when Best Buy is selling the M2 11" Pro BRAND NEW in 256GB and 512GB sizes for $699 and $799 respectively, while Apple is selling same REFURBISHED for $719 and $889 respectively, that's insultingly high. And it's not just BBY either, as Amazon and BH Photo among others routinely beat Apple's refurb prices with new old stock on Macbooks as well. Apple Refurb used to be a great deal, but at some point Tim Tim caught on and started jacking up the prices while limiting stock. In the last 6 years I've not found anything in the refurb store I couldn't find cheaper brand new from a major retailer with a quick google search or a couple minutes on Slick Deals.

 

[Johnny907]

Also, Apple refurbished products qualify for AppleCare+

So do brand new skus purchased from Best Buy, Amazon, BH Photo etc. 🤷‍♂️

 

[Johnny907]

So the same M2 Ipad Pros Best Buy is still trying to unload from their inventories. These may be brand new from Apple who held onto them.

The only benefit to getting these from Apple, is that Apple normally has higher trade in values on their products compared to Best Buy.

At the moment Best Buy is offering bonus cash on trade ins when used to purchase new Apple devices.
Even without that, BBY is still beating Apple.
For example, Series 8 Stainless Steel 41mm Graphite.
Apple: $135
BBY: $150 + $15 more if you're a Reward Plus member.

I've tried this with M2 MBA's, 11" iPad Pros, iPhone 14's and a couple other Apple products and BBY consistently beats Apple on trade in prices, and again that's not even including the bonus offers with membership and when purchasing new Apple devices. Yes those offers do stack as well.
This will be my last post on the topic, but point I'm trying to make here is Apple's Refurb store is a ripoff at this point and consumers can find much, much better prices on brand new devices from other retailers with minimal effort.

 

[xxFoxtail]

Best Buy: Apple 11-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) M2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB Space Gray (Unlocked) MP593LL/A

Shop Apple 11-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) M2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB Space Gray (Unlocked) at Best Buy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. Price Match Guarantee.

www.bestbuy.com

If one is looking.

New M1 12.9" with cellular has been popping up on Woot every now and then for $800. Not sure if this is still that good of a deal or not though. I almost bought it from Woot at this price about a year ago. I figured the price would have dropped after the M4 iPP released.

NEW Apple 2021 12.9" iPad Pro (WiFi + Cellular)

NEW Apple 2021 12.9" iPad Pro (WiFi + Cellular)

sellout.woot.com

 

[longhorn2004]

At the moment Best Buy is offering bonus cash on trade ins when used to purchase new Apple devices.
Even without that, BBY is still beating Apple.
For example, Series 8 Stainless Steel 41mm Graphite.
Apple: $135
BBY: $150 + $15 more if you're a Reward Plus member.

I've tried this with M2 MBA's, 11" iPad Pros, iPhone 14's and a couple other Apple products and BBY consistently beats Apple on trade in prices, and again that's not even including the bonus offers with membership and when purchasing new Apple devices. Yes those offers do stack as well.
This will be my last post on the topic, but point I'm trying to make here is Apple's Refurb store is a ripoff at this point and consumers can find much, much better prices on brand new devices from other retailers with minimal effort.

Really? BB is offering me $145 for my Ipad Pro 11 inch gen 1. Apple is offering $230.

 

[Sir_Macs_A_Lot]

I wanted an Air 5 to replace my Air 4...but now feel like waiting another year for M2's to get refurbed.

 

[31 Flavas]

I always wonder if products hit the refurb store faster when they're unreliable and Apple builds up a stock quicker. Says a lot about the quality of these devices if that's the case, taking over 2 years to make it to the refurb store.

That said, M1 MacBook Air immediately hit the referb store. That's where I got mine for $750 + 3% cash back on my Apple Card. I mean, correct me, but I don't think there is anything wrong with them. I've had mine since the beginning.

 

[macduke]

I don't understand Apple's pricing. When the M2 iPad Air came out in June, I was able to get the M1 iPad Air for my kids through Apple's Amazon store for $549 for 256GB. So the same price as these refurbs, but new, and three months ago. And currently the M1 256GB is $699 on Amazon, and the M2 256GB is $30 cheaper at $669? How does that make any sense?? The iPad as a product line is a bit of a cluster.

 

[svish]

New unopened M2 iPad Pro models could be had with good discounts with certain retailers. Better to check those out before buying a refurbished one from Apple.

 

[Matsamoto]

I did actually buy a iPad Pro M2 12.9 256 completely new for 930 US dollars.
Maybe it seems to much but a new 13” M4 cost almost 1700 US dollar here in Sweden, and i didn’t think the price gap would have justified it.

Was coming from a iPad Pro 11” 128 2020 and the battery was showing its age, and I’m very happy about the upgrade🙂

 

[tow dow 3]

New M2 128 GB iPad Air $599 - 60 Hz LCD, Touch ID, landscape camera, 2 speakers, 2 microphones
Refurbished M2 128 GB iPad Pro $639 - ProMotion mini-LED, FaceID, portrait camera, 4 speakers, 5 microphones

yep I already planned to get one of these refurbished anyway.

 

[emulator]

A $200+ discount on a product that is literally as good as new (which Apple refurbished is) is too high?

Yes. If you really wanted to get these, everyone was clearing them 2 months ago, you could get a new M2 128GB pro for $600 instead of a refurb for $640. The only incentive here is if you have discounted Apple GCs, that's another 15-20% off.