A high-end Apple tablet with pro-level power costs well over $1,000. But this refurbished 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro is on sale for $459.99, backed by a 30-day aftermarket warranty on parts and labor.
Refurbished M1 iPad Pro without the flagship price
Apple’s iPad Pro may have moved on from the M1 chip, but that doesn’t mean the older tablet suddenly became obsolete. With this refurbished iPad deal, you can score Pro-level performance at a fraction of what a new high-end iPad costs (especially after Apple’s recent price hikes).
For anyone who doesn’t need the latest Apple silicon, this serves as a reminder that the best iPad deal isn’t always the newest iPad. It’s the one that delivers more performance than you actually need for less money.
Apple’s M1 processor gives this fifth-generation iPad Pro, originally released in 2021, real speed. Four of its cores handle heavy lifting like video editing, while the others save battery on lighter tasks, so multitasking and creative apps run without lag.
Mini-LED backlighting powers the massive Liquid Retina XDR display, adding deep contrast and brightness that peaks at 1,600 nits for HDR content. ProMotion keeps scrolling and Apple Pencil input smooth, and True Tone adjusts the screen’s color to match the light in the room.
Cameras and connections
It comes with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM to keep multiple apps running side by side without slowing down. A 12MP Wide camera shoots at ƒ/1.8 next to a 10MP Ultra Wide that covers a 125-degree field of view, so tighter shots and wide group photos are both covered. A LiDAR Scanner sharpens AR apps and speeds up autofocus in low light.
Up front, a 12MP Ultra Wide camera keeps you centered on video calls with Center Stage, and four speakers paired with five studio-quality microphones handle media playback and calls clearly.
Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt/USB 4 make downloads and file transfers fast, and Face ID unlocks the tablet with a glance instead of a passcode. The battery life can stretch to 10 hours of web browsing or video streaming.
It’s a grade B refurb, indicating light cosmetic wear.
Save on a refurbished 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro
Getting M1-level performance without paying anywhere near flagship prices makes this refurbished unit a great pick for creative work, streaming and everyday productivity, especially when you consider it works with compatible Apple Pencil models for sketching and note-taking.
Get a refurbished 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro (2021, 5th Gen) for $459.99 (regularly $650).
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