{"product_id":"apple-ipad-11th-generation-a16-2025-wi-fi-cellular-refurbished","title":"Apple iPad 11th generation (A16, 2025) – Wi-Fi + Cellular – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the Apple iPad (A16, 2025) refurbished in the UK: a Wi-Fi + Cellular 11-inch iPad in Blue, Pink, Silver and Yellow, with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB storage. Choose Like New, Excellent or Very Good, from £429. Every refurbished grade has at least 85% battery health, a 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm. Apple names this model iPad (A16), not iPad 11th generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications (https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/122240). Updated 5 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple iPad (A16, 2025), Wi-Fi + Cellular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-inch Liquid Retina display (10.86-inch diagonal), 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA16 chip with 5-core CPU and 4-core GPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB, 256GB, 512GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12MP Wide rear, 12MP landscape Centre Stage front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApple Pencil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch ID in the top button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMobile data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5G, eSIM only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports iPadOS 27 (current, October 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLike New, Excellent or Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 85% battery health on every refurbished grade (minimum at dispatch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe iPad, a charging cable and protective packaging. No power adapter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Monday–Friday for orders by 3pm UK time, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-day returns on unused items, plus your 14-day legal right to cancel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Refurbished\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefurbished by The Tech Gadgets: each iPad is checked, cleaned, reset and tested before dispatch. It is not an Apple certified refurbished product. The grade describes cosmetic condition only, and every grade works fully. Like New shows little or no sign of use, Excellent may have light marks, and Very Good may have visible marks that do not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, so it can use mobile data on 5G networks using eSIM only (there is no physical SIM tray). It is unlocked, so it works with any UK network that supports eSIM. It also connects over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). A data plan is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple lists an 11-inch Liquid Retina display (10.86-inch diagonal), 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi. It works with Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A16 chip with 5-core CPU and 4-core GPU handles browsing, streaming, email, video calls and school apps. Storage options are 128GB, 256GB or 512GB. Choose the larger size if you keep downloads, photos or offline video on the iPad. A Smart Connector on the side lets you attach a compatible keyboard without Bluetooth pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple lists a 12MP Wide rear camera and a 12MP landscape Centre Stage front camera. They are suited to video calls, scanning documents and casual photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple rates this iPad at up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or watching video when new, and up to 9 hours on mobile data. Our refurbished units have at least 85% battery health at dispatch on every grade, so expect slightly less than new. It charges through the USB-C port. There is no headphone jack, so use Bluetooth or USB-C headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iPad (A16) supports iPadOS 27, the current version as of October 2026, according to Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list. Source: Apple, https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/os\/ipados\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished iPad (A16) worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is Apple's current entry iPad, so you get the newest design and a long software runway at a lower price than new. It suits students, families, home working, video calls, drawing with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and anyone who wants USB-C. The trade-offs are honest ones: there is no headphone jack, and the larger storage sizes cost noticeably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this refurbished iPad (A16) for students, families, home working, video calls, drawing with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and anyone who wants USB-C. As it runs the current iPadOS, it suits buyers who want a longer software runway than older models offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with the iPad (10th generation), it moves to the A16 chip and starts at 128GB rather than 64GB, with the same USB-C, all-screen design. Compared with the iPad 9th generation, it drops the Home button and headphone jack for an 11-inch all-screen display and USB-C. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-ipad-10th-generation-10-9-inch\"\u003erefurbished iPad 10th generation\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipads\"\u003erefurbished iPads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe dispatch the same day Monday to Friday for orders placed by 3pm UK time, from Manchester. Orders after 3pm Monday to Thursday go the next working day, and orders after 3pm Friday or at the weekend go on Monday, excluding UK bank holidays. Standard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery, next working day, is £9.99. Every iPad has a 12-month warranty. You can return unused items within 30 days; you pay the return postage for a change of mind and we refund within 14 days of receiving the item. You also have the legal 14-day right to cancel an online order under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if the box has been opened, with possible deductions for handling beyond inspection. If an item is faulty, you are covered by our 12-month warranty and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a refurbished iPad (A16) worth it in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is Apple's current entry iPad, so you get the newest design and a long software runway at a lower price than new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Wi-Fi + Cellular model is unlocked and works with any UK network that supports eSIM. It is reset and ready to set up with your own Apple Account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat battery health will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery refurbished grade has at least 85% battery health at dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get the iPad, a charging cable and protective packaging. A power adapter is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will the iPad (A16) get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iPad (A16) supports iPadOS 27, the current version as of October 2026, according to Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the iPad (A16) work with Apple Pencil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it works with Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter. The pencil is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the grades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grades describe cosmetic condition only. Like New has little or no wear, Excellent may have light marks and Very Good may have visible marks; all work fully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple","offers":[{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Blue","offer_id":55550880153942,"sku":"IPAD11-CEL-128GB-BLUE-LN","price":494.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Pink","offer_id":55550880186710,"sku":"IPAD11-CEL-128GB-PINK-LN","price":494.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550880219478,"sku":"IPAD11-CEL-128GB-SILV-LN","price":494.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 128GB \/ Yellow","offer_id":55550880252246,"sku":"IPAD11-CEL-128GB-YELL-LN","price":494.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Blue","offer_id":55550880285014,"sku":"IPAD11-CEL-256GB-BLUE-LN","price":589.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ 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