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The comparable value price is $599.99

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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 109 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Display

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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78%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the overall performance, excellent condition, and speed of the Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 10.9-Inch iPad Air. The price and ease of use are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the screen quality, battery life, and storage capacity.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing Unboxing: Not What I Expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When you purchase an iPad, especially at a premium price, you expect the full experience—sleek packaging, the original box, and at the very least, the official Apple charger. Unfortunately, this was not the case here. The iPad arrived in generic, lackluster packaging that stripped away any excitement of the unboxing experience. No Apple branding, no elegant presentation—just a plain, dull box. To make matters worse, the included charger wasn’t even an original Apple product, which raises concerns about compatibility and longevity. While the iPad itself works as expected, the presentation and accessories are a far cry from what you’d expect from Apple’s renowned standards. For a brand synonymous with premium quality, this was a letdown. If you’re buying an iPad, make sure to double-check what’s included to avoid this disappointment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better that pro for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best in town, incredible fast awesome with Apple Pencil

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    M1 is so crazy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great iPad. Super quick and will last forever. Happy I got it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad Air

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best screen quality, faster processing, touch screen is more responsive than the older version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for Travel

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Machine!!! This iPad has serviced me well. I use it when I travel to work so that I don't have to carry my heavy MacBook.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality for your money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It said refurbished, but it looks BRAND NEW! Not a scratch or scrape. Absolutely lovely!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far very happy…

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far great… I bought this as geek squad refurbished item, battery percentage was 98%. No scratches noted on the exterior or on the screen. The practically appears brand new. Happy to give this product a second life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    iPad Air 5th generation.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price it was good but the battery doesn’t work good so I did returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Certified junk!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Came with some scuffs on the corners of the screen, and sticker residue on the back. So much for Geek Squad Certified Refurbished, looks like this one was missed. Had to take the time to return it and buy an open box one where I could actually inspect it. They did not follow their Geek Squad Certified guidelines! Here's what they promised. "Geek Squad Certified refurbished items are returned items that are tested for functionality, updated, and factory restored. They are also inspected, repaired, and tested by hand, and minor surface scratches and blemishes are repaired or minimized. "

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I Need

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Even though its 2 years old, it still has the M1 chip and good screen. Can literally do anything that my MacBook can do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good as New

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received iPad without any blemishes and started up without a hitch. For that reason, this was a great buy since it was on sale as well. We like the larger screen (compared to older models) and squared edges.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Works with a caveat…

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Barcode label stickers all over and was not easy to remove. Came with a lightning charging cable that doesn’t even work with this product. Display has small cracks

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Used iPad air 5th generation

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the used one. There are some scratches, but works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ipad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ordered an Ipad when I received it, the screen looks like there was some type damage. Markings on the screen. I understand its a refurb but the product should be advertised as visible marks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ipad air 5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very good purchase. Helps me a lot with note taking and sketching.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They sent the wron generation

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ordered this item as advertised  what I instead received was a generation four iPad so I contacted this Best Buy services and they said that I could return the item but the problem in my case is the store is far away and it would take me time and gas money to do that. So I probably won’t be ordering from this company Best Buy from now on. And if you do order from these folks, I would be very careful and watch what you’re getting..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished iPad Air 5th

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exceed my expectation, aknots like new. also got 2 days earlier than the originally scheduled delivery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my iPad I lost it at frist but I have it but thank you for everything

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Screen was scratched

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The screen was scratched and it came with the wrong charging cable (not just a different brand but wouldn’t even connect). First and last time I’ll buy refurbished from best buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    bad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bad no good el iPad necesitan vender mas calidad,,

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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