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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 65 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the portability and performance of the Geek Squad Certified Refurbished iPad mini, frequently praising its compact size and smooth operation. Many appreciate the long battery life and generally good condition of the received devices. However, some customers noted minor imperfections to the screen quality upon arrival.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could have done a better job. :(

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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.

    Little disappointed :( Refurbished doesn't mean turn it on to see if it works then throw it in a box and send it off. You could have at lease cleaned the thing!! If you would have cleaned it, you would have seen the two deepish scratches on the glass. The back had dirt and grime all over it. Seems to work pretty good though. It's OK, not bad enough to take back. You could have done better. BTW When you ship them in future, don't use a box that is 4 times bigger than you use for the ipad box. The box arrived busted open and you could see what was in it. I was expecting the ipad to be gone, thank goodness it wasn't..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfection!

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

    I’ve never been an iPad mini fan until I decided to use my gift cards and rewards points on one. I’ve been missing out on these. My mini has been amazing! One of the best tech device I’ve ever owned that I can grab on the go for note taking and sketching. I’m a lifetime fan of the mini, now.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not too Big. Not too Small. Jussssst right! ;D

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

    Realty satisfied with this purchase. It ultimately acts like any other Apple device which is always nice just to have that consistency. That said, I bought this specifically to play with a new “ELO Vagabond” USB-C gaming controller I found off Amazon and now it feels like I’m playing PS Portal but with a larger screen. It’s perfect. Lightweight, good battery life, USB-C is the standard now across devices… and yeah, it just looks, feels, and plays great. No need for the latest and greatest iPad model. So I’m super satisfied with my purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok, but…

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

    iPad arrived with light scratches on the screen and a giant sticker on the back that required about 20 minutes of goo gone and scraping with a plastic paint scraper to remove. Otherwise, it seems to be functioning as expected.

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

    Just as 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.

    I was looking for an iPad for digital planning, casual gaming, and overall media consumption. I’m visually impaired so I needed something a bit larger than my phone. I didn’t need the latest or greatest. This iPad Mini 6 generation looks like new. I didn’t see any dents, dings, or any scratches. This iPad is capable of running the latest version of iOS and supports the second generation of the Apple Pencil. I’m very happy with my purchase and would totally recommend this product for anyone looking for an iPad. The refurbished versions look like new and you can save a little bit of money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad 6 mini

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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 this ipad mini i used this for my buissness 10/10000

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

    happy with my purchase

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

    very happy with my purchase. glad I went with the Best Buy refurbished because I saved a lot and have zero issues. I love the mini, it's the perfect size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lil guy

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

    I recently picked up the iPad mini 6th Gen from Best Buy, and it’s been a fantastic purchase! The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display is crisp and vibrant, perfect for streaming, reading, or browsing. Its compact size makes it super portable, slipping easily into my bag for travel or daily use. The A15 Bionic chip keeps everything running smoothly, from multitasking to light gaming, with no lag. Apple Pencil 2 support is a game-changer for note-taking and sketching. Battery life is reliable, lasting me a full day of moderate use. My only complaint is the 64GB base storage feels limiting, and the $400 price tag is a bit high for the entry model. Overall, it’s a powerful, pocket-sized tablet that’s hard to beat

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good condition. Works like new. Battery was 100%

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

    Can't complain much. This came in with some small scratches on the screen that are not very obvious. After slapping a glass screen protector on, I cannot see any scratches anymore. The rest of the device was perfect. Battery health came at 100% so I guess this one wasn't used too much before. And then as an iPad mini 6th, I think it's good. It still does all the basic tasks totally fine and can run some games I play without problems. Note taking is good with an Apple Pencil. Highly recommend when available at a reasonable price which I got it at.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini

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

    Absolutely love my iPad Mini! It’s the perfect size—compact enough to carry everywhere but powerful enough for all my daily tasks. The display is crisp, performance is smooth, and battery life easily lasts all day. Great for reading, streaming, note-taking, and even some light photo editing. Highly recommend for anyone who wants portability without sacrificing performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Condition

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just like Brand New!!

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

    This thing is just like brand new!! No scratches, no dent's, the screen is awesome. Battery life if 100%. I'd definately save money and buy refurbished again, with the applecare plus for added security and trust!! and a case to go with the apple pencil 2...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for So Many Reasons

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

    Working in the schools and in private practice, I need functionality and portability. I can easily read, schedule, plan, organize and use for therapy with my students. It makes my life easy when so much fits in such a small package.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    If you're thinking about it, just do it!

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

    Came in a little dirty, but nothing an alcohol wipe couldn't fix! The iPad has been functioning great! I love the size and all that the model offers. Yes, I do miss the sizing of a larger iPad, but the portability of this iPad is unmatched. Feels great in the hands and can literally fit anywhere! Def enjoyed this product and would purchase again if needed!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    "Compact Excellence: My Refurbished iPad Mini

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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 love my new iPad mini, the design is sleek and lightweight, making it incredibly easy to carry around, whether I'm reading e-books, browsing the web, or catching up on my favorite shows, it fits perfectly in my bag. I highly recommend the refurbished iPad Mini to anyone looking for a portable, powerful tablet that delivers exceptional performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Condition, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just as promised

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

    Like brand new. It arrived as promised, started right up and works perfectly. With my trade in- a 450 dollars savings!

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

    Great for reading

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

    I got the 256gb iPad mini 6th gen and this got me back to reading comics. It’s great ipad and great to hold with one hand. I love this ipad by far the best and I’ve owned a couple but always ended up selling because i never used them. This one on the other hand is like a bigger phone for better viewing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini

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

    My grandson loves ut the size is perfect to carry around .. he uses it constantly so Barry life last about 1/2 the day

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable

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

    Jus like new can Cary anywhere great for music utube facebook

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy to buy refurbished

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

    Great item like new. Great difference in price, same performance. Totally worth to buy refurbished.

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

    minor scratches worth $350 off

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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 knew i wasnt getting a perfect ipad, but this was so close to perfect! all thats wrong with it is some faint scratches done with likely a pencil, but getting 350 off for that and 256gb is a steal like no other. but be warned-you can't buy this and expect a brand new perfect ipad. if u want a new one, get a new one. im very happy with my purchase, it shipped quick and safely, ty!! they even added their own charger and apple brick, which i thought was nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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