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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 285 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 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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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Geek Squad Certified Refurbished iPad mini's overall performance, size, and portability, noting that apps run smoothly and the device is perfect for everyday use. Many are also happy with the condition and battery life. However, some customers have reported issues with the screen quality.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t trust certified refurbished

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

    I purchased this iPad mini a month ago, now it stopped working and it’s certified refurnished. It would not charge anymore even I bought new charger and used working socket. I am regretting to spend this money to pouches this item. I wish I bought new one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Won’t buy another geek squad refurbished device.

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

    Device was delivered to my house powered on and the IPad Mini was making noise though the box. I could not make the iPad mini do anything because it was in a foreign language. Called to talk to someone to get help through bestbuy and couldn’t understand anybody on the phone

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Screwed by best buy online ordering

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

    Ordered two units, best buy only shipped one unit and is refusing to refund or replace the missing item. Will never order from best buy again. I'm out $300+ from their failure to deliver order correctly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished iPad

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

    I open this item up and at first sight the item looked very used and the appearance did not meet my expectations for the price i paid for a Christmas gift. I retuned this item back to the store for a full refund and I just ordered a brand new iPad. This item was listed as in good or great condition. This was not the case at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wrong charging cable sent - uses a USBC charger

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

    The refurbished iPad works but it arrived with a lightning charger and not a USBC charging cable that is required to use it. The Best Buy app only has an option to return the entire product. All I need is to replace the wrong cable that was sent. Having to use my MacBook charger in meanwhile until I can get a replacement cable.

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

    Be ware refurbished apple product

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

    I've ordered geek squard refurbished Ipad Mini, and Ipad has died after 2 weeks of use, and called BBY customer service and guided me to get apple service and found that the warranty had been expired in apple store and head to geek squard for repair and they said that only thing they could do is returning the ipad with purchasing the bestbuy memebership program. So frustrated

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very upset

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

    Didn’t receive my item it’s been a week and I’m still trying to get a refund never again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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

    I fully understand "refurbished" but it has damage on it and was dirty, had residue all over. Seems the bare minimum is done to reach the refurbished status.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wrong item received

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

    They send me the wrong item, wrong model, wrong color very disappointing

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Scratches everywhere

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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.

    Never buy referbished from best buy. This is the third product I've received that was in horrible condition

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

    Nice quality keyboard

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

    Great design and love that it comes with the case and magnetic keyboard!

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

    Mini iPad

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

    Purchased refurbished 6th edition. Received 4th edition in poor condition. Received run around. Finally received credit. Bought new from Amazon. It much more expansive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Damaged Refurbished Product

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

    I ended up returning the product due to it being damaged. It had two deep scratches on the screen.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Scratch iPad

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

    Received my iPad refurbished with scratches on the front. Took back to Best Buy and they would not honor the price and do an exchange

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Make sure your serial numbers match what they send

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

    I purchased this iPad for my daughter and when we went into the store, I was told the items serial numbers didn’t match the box it was sent in.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great option for those on a budget.

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

    I traded in an ipad air (2020) for this device because I decided I wanted something smaller. Most people prefer a bigger surface area for drawing, but for me this is the perfect size. Plus I wanted something I wouldn't just use for drawing, but also feel comfortable putting in my purse or just carrying around to read and browse, play little games. The 10.9inch iPad air was just too big for my liking. This size 8.9 I believe, is what I needed. It is in perfect refurb condition with no flaws and looks good as new really, works good as new as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    Overall nice product! It was a used iPad, the battery health was over 90% which is solid for the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just the right size for reading ebooks and travel

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

    I had a mini ipad and traded it in a couple of years ago for an updated IPad Air. I missed having the mini ipad for ebooks. Easy to hold and transport. So I now have both full size and a mini ipad. Excellent condition and just like new.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Very compact and is very useful in aviation. It’s small form factor makes it a lot easier to transport back and forth and it is very light, only drawback is the display is still 60 hz unlike the iPad pros.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it! Go to apple!

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

    Bought the refurbished option with original accessories and box. The ipad came in a crumpled taped cardboard box with a motorola charger. No original accessories, had to go to apple to buy those. The ipad itself had a large deep scratch on the screen. Given you’re going to have to buy the original accessories you’re much better off getting a refurbished mini 6 from apple. Don’t put yourself through the hassle just go to apple, overall not worth it

    I would recommend this to a friend