Apple Now Sells Refurbished M4 iPad Pro Models Starting at $759

[MacRumors]

Apple is now selling M4 iPad Pro models in its online store for refurbished products, allowing customers to purchase like-new models at a discounted price.

There are both 11-inch and 13-inch options available, in multiple storage configurations. Apple is offering Wi-Fi and Cellular refurbished models, and silver and black color options.

Pricing on the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro starts at $759, down from the original $999 price. The 13-inch model is priced starting at $1,019, down from the original $1,299 price. Entry-level models are Wi-Fi only with 256GB of storage.

Apple released the M4 iPad Pro models in May 2024, but this is the first time that refurbished models have been available for purchase. Apple discontinued the M4 iPad Pro models with the launch of the M5 iPad Pro in October 2025.

Apple sells refurbished devices with the same one-year warranty that comes with a new Apple product. Refurbished iPads feature all manuals and accessories, plus Apple has a testing, repair, repackaging, and cleaning process to make sure that refurbished products are identical to new devices. Refurbished products are eligible for AppleCare+ protection.

Article Link: Apple Now Sells Refurbished M4 iPad Pro Models Starting at $759

 

[Rychiar]

don't they go on sale for close to that anyways new?

 

[mlayer]

A $759 M4 iPad Pro with 256 GB storage vs. a $599 M4 iPad Air with 128 GB, or $699 for 256 GB? The refurb Pro is more compelling. Basically $60 extra for a vastly superior screen.

 

[StuBeck]

don't they go on sale for close to that anyways new?

Lower cost but yes. I'm assuming this is for people who want to buy directly from Apple and not a third party reseller.

 

[MrRoberto]

don't they go on sale for close to that anyways new?

I was thinking the same. These prices would be OK for a refurbished current gen M5, not the discontinued M4

 

[whitby]

I keep thinking of the Neo which is cheaper brand new (even the 512GB upgraded model) than these iPads and wonder why you pay such a lot more for an iPad.

I have an iPad but I do not get the utility out of an iPad that I do from a fully functional Laptop (mainly because of iPad OS, lack of a keyboard and ports). The Neo has distorted the market dramatically unless you make use of the Apple Pencil (I do not like the pencil (I have one) since I do not like the feel of the pencil on the screen). However, given that a lot of people apparently buy iPads and continually upgrade, I obviously am not the target market and my 11" M1 iPad (which is only worth around $300 as a trade) will continue to suffice. Having tried and returned an M4 11" iPad Pro and found no difference to my old M1 model, I struggle with why people are willing to pay so much for an iPad. Fascinating market dynamic.

 

[vegetassj4]

If these are refurbished, when were they selling furbished ones?

 

[Elwe]

A $759 M4 iPad Pro with 256 GB storage vs. a $599 M4 iPad Air with 128 GB, or $699 for 256 GB? The refurb Pro is more compelling. Basically $60 extra for a vastly superior screen.

Yes; however the $599 M4 iPad Air can be purchased on slight sale already. If history repeats itself, $100 off will become a standard occurrence. That will mean a greater than 50% difference in cost, eventually.

The current iPad Pro shell/display is great. I think it is the best mass market tablet ever created—discounting the cost. But cost is a big thing. And the limits of iPadOS really still beg the question of how many people want/need more than the iPad Air (or base iPad even) can provide.

I like that there are options for people. Let each decide which is better for them base on whatever factors. This is also why I do like the introduction of the MacBook Neo, even though it is a model that doesn’t make any sense for me. I wish Apple did the same with a few more products (e.g., a third monitor option) but I guess we can’t have everything.

 

[Tinknock71]

Costco had the 13 M4 iPad pros with cellular for 899.00 I happen to see it and grabbed one few weeks back.

 

[JPack]

I keep thinking of the Neo which is cheaper brand new (even the 512GB upgraded model) than these iPads and wonder why you pay such a lot more for an iPad.

I have an iPad but I do not get the utility out of an iPad that I do from a fully functional Laptop (mainly because of iPad OS, lack of a keyboard and ports). The Neo has distorted the market dramatically unless you make use of the Apple Pencil (I do not like the pencil (I have one) since I do not like the feel of the pencil on the screen). However, given that a lot of people apparently buy iPads and continually upgrade, I obviously am not the target market and my 11" M1 iPad (which is only worth around $300 as a trade) will continue to suffice. Having tried and returned an M4 11" iPad Pro and found no difference to my old M1 model, I struggle with why people are willing to pay so much for an iPad. Fascinating market dynamic.

Cellular and touch input. Apple dominates the tablet market unlike notebooks, so Apple can price iPads sky high.

It's the same reason why M5 MBP are in the Apple refurb store within 3-4 months while M4 iPad Pro has taken nearly 2 years to be available as refurb.

 

[jsavvy]

I was thinking the same. These prices would be OK for a refurbished current gen M5, not the discontinued M4

Yeah I agree. There were better prices on new M4s during Black Friday/Christmas sales.

Lower cost but yes. I'm assuming this is for people who want to buy directly from Apple and not a third party reseller.

You’re probably correct. It is strange to think it’s more advantageous to buy from a reputable Apple reseller nowadays than directly from Apple, but here we are.

 

[whitby]

Cellular and touch input. Apple dominates the tablet market unlike notebooks, so Apple can price iPads sky high.

It's the same reason why M5 MBP are in the Apple refurb store within 3-4 months while M4 iPad Pro has taken nearly 2 years to be available as refurb.

Touch is the only real advantage if that is what you like. The cellular function is not really a significant advantage if you have an iPhone, tethering is almost seamless with the iPhone and the MacBook. But touch is the only thing and it seems a lot of money to pay for it (especially as using it can such a pain when compare to a keyboard and mouse, but then that is me).

Apple pricing them so high because they dominate rings true, but in terms of value, I still do not get the pricing of iPads. They are a compromise and work well enough, but when I need to do photo editing, sound editing, edit and generate large documents etc., the iPad will not work for me. The Neo with all its limitations is, for me, a far superior device for general use than an iPad.

 

[AlexESP]

I keep thinking of the Neo which is cheaper brand new (even the 512GB upgraded model) than these iPads and wonder why you pay such a lot more for an iPad.

I have an iPad but I do not get the utility out of an iPad that I do from a fully functional Laptop (mainly because of iPad OS, lack of a keyboard and ports). The Neo has distorted the market dramatically unless you make use of the Apple Pencil (I do not like the pencil (I have one) since I do not like the feel of the pencil on the screen). However, given that a lot of people apparently buy iPads and continually upgrade, I obviously am not the target market and my 11" M1 iPad (which is only worth around $300 as a trade) will continue to suffice. Having tried and returned an M4 11" iPad Pro and found no difference to my old M1 model, I struggle with why people are willing to pay so much for an iPad. Fascinating market dynamic.

The MacBook Neo is a really great product, but it doesn’t make a difference in this comparison. You could already buy a MacBook Air at a lower price point than an iPad Pro M4.

I have both a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro, and whenever I can use the later, I do it. I just find the iPad hardware combined with iPadOS much more pleasant to use. It’s not a matter of pricing: for many things, I just prefer the iPad.

 

[rspeaker]

This article is wrong, unfortunately (unless Apple sold out of them in an hour.)

The refurbished iPads available 2 hours after this post, for $759, are the 4th-generation M2 models. The least-expensive refurbished iPad Pro with M4 is $929.

Not sure if the author mixed up details, or if Apple very briefly had M4 models available.

Assuming positive intent, the author did say there were 256GB 11" iPad Pros with M4...and given the $929 price for 512GB, I'm gonna guess the 256GB models just went quickly.

 

[JPack]

Touch is the only real advantage if that is what you like. The cellular function is not really a significant advantage if you have an iPhone, tethering is almost seamless with the iPhone and the MacBook. But touch is the only thing and it seems a lot of money to pay for it (especially as using it can such a pain when compare to a keyboard and mouse, but then that is me).

Apple pricing them so high because they dominate rings true, but in terms of value, I still do not get the pricing of iPads. They are a compromise and work well enough, but when I need to do photo editing, sound editing, edit and generate large documents etc., the iPad will not work for me. The Neo with all its limitations is, for me, a far superior device for general use than an iPad.

Many people buying iPad Pro are professionals who need it for work. Cellular enabled iPads offer less friction than a hotspotted iPhone. They want that true always-on, always-connected experience.

Some roles just need an iPad, sometimes with Pencil. Field sales, insurance, technicians, healthcare, construction, designers, illustrators, etc.

If you’re in one of those positions, you’ll know MacBook isn’t a substitute for iPad.

 

[contraband]

This is a sweet deal. The M4 is incredibly good and so is the screen.

 

[TechnoMonk]

Nothing beats the Costco deal earlier this year. Glad I could grab m4 13 inch iPad Pro 1 TB cellular nano screen for $1049. I was tempted to get base m1 11 inch iPP for 649.

 

[TechnoMonk]

I keep thinking of the Neo which is cheaper brand new (even the 512GB upgraded model) than these iPads and wonder why you pay such a lot more for an iPad.

I have an iPad but I do not get the utility out of an iPad that I do from a fully functional Laptop (mainly because of iPad OS, lack of a keyboard and ports). The Neo has distorted the market dramatically unless you make use of the Apple Pencil (I do not like the pencil (I have one) since I do not like the feel of the pencil on the screen). However, given that a lot of people apparently buy iPads and continually upgrade, I obviously am not the target market and my 11" M1 iPad (which is only worth around $300 as a trade) will continue to suffice. Having tried and returned an M4 11" iPad Pro and found no difference to my old M1 model, I struggle with why people are willing to pay so much for an iPad. Fascinating market dynamic.

Forget Neo, I don’t see much value in MBA. I needed other device to go with my 16 MBP, iPad Pro is way better and does everything I want and more compared to MBA. If you go in with expectation of using like mac, it’s setting up for disappointment. iPad pros can be very productive and fun with right apps. It’s highly portable compared to MBA or Neo.

 

[ikramerica]

don't they go on sale for close to that anyways new?

Yes, the refurb store now basically sells non-new computers for the price you could pay for it new elsewhere.

 

[Tofupunch]

When you scroll down, it says it's an M2 chip. Am I missing something?

 

[AppleTO]

I keep thinking of the Neo which is cheaper brand new (even the 512GB upgraded model) than these iPads and wonder why you pay such a lot more for an iPad.

I have an iPad but I do not get the utility out of an iPad that I do from a fully functional Laptop (mainly because of iPad OS, lack of a keyboard and ports). The Neo has distorted the market dramatically unless you make use of the Apple Pencil (I do not like the pencil (I have one) since I do not like the feel of the pencil on the screen). However, given that a lot of people apparently buy iPads and continually upgrade, I obviously am not the target market and my 11" M1 iPad (which is only worth around $300 as a trade) will continue to suffice. Having tried and returned an M4 11" iPad Pro and found no difference to my old M1 model, I struggle with why people are willing to pay so much for an iPad. Fascinating market dynamic.

I have an iPhone 14 Pro, an M2 11” Pad Air, and an M2 15” MacBook Air, and I struggle to find use cases for the iPad. I always want to use it more, but it’s never really the first device I reach for. The only exception would be remote control apps that are designed only for iPads. Particularly pro audio ones.

 

[dandyryan]

the macbook neo still ate her up
the ipad has yet to be the laptop replacement apple desperately wanted it to be

 

[BMox81]

I wish I could buy an iPad Air. But the fact that Apple don’t sell iPad Airs in Silver (which is my preference at this current point in time) means it’s either a base A16 iPad, a refurb M2 iPad Pro or now a refurb M4. Crazy.

M4 wins out on longevity for me.

 

[rog]

This is why I got a Neo. Have a 13" pro from 2018 which is getting slow. Even an M4 one at this lower price with a keyboard will be twice the price of a Neo and still less functional.