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Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.
Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-Month Warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Apple iPad 11th generation (A16, 2025) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Apple iPad 11th generation (A16, 2025) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK)
Buy the Apple iPad (A16, 2025) refurbished in the UK: a Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad in Blue, Pink, Silver and Yellow, with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB storage. Choose Like New, Excellent or Very Good, or Brand New and sealed (128GB Wi-Fi), from £314. 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.
Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/122240). Updated 5 Oct 2026
A16 chip
ChipA16 chip with 5-core CPU and 4-core GPU11-inch
Display11-inch Liquid Retina display (10.86-inch diagonal), 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi12MP Wide rear
Cameras12MP landscape Centre Stage front85%
Battery healthAt least 85% battery health on every refurbished grade (minimum at dispatch)Specifications
Key facts
- Model
- Apple iPad (A16, 2025), Wi-Fi
- Display
- 11-inch Liquid Retina display (10.86-inch diagonal), 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi
- Chip
- A16 chip with 5-core CPU and 4-core GPU
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Cameras
- 12MP Wide rear, 12MP landscape Centre Stage front
- Connector
- USB-C
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter
- Security
- Touch ID in the top button
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Software
- Supports iPadOS 27 (current, October 2026)
- Condition
- Like New, Excellent or Very Good (Brand New sealed also available for 128GB)
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Refurbished: the iPad, a charging cable and protective packaging, no power adapter. Brand New: sealed in Apple's retail box with Apple's standard contents.
- Warranty
- 12-month warranty from The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Monday–Friday for orders by 3pm UK time, from Manchester
- Returns
- 30-day returns on unused items, plus your 14-day legal right to cancel
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
This is the Wi-Fi model. It connects over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and has no SIM or mobile data. If you need data away from home, you can share a connection from your phone, or choose the Wi-Fi + Cellular version.
02Display
Apple 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.
03Performance and storage
The 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.
04Cameras
Apple 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.
05Battery and charging
Apple rates this iPad at up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or watching video when new. 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.
06Software updates
The 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/.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
Refurbished 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. Brand New units are sealed and unused.
Brand New
New
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Compared 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 refurbished iPad 10th generation or browse all refurbished iPads.
Our view
Is a refurbished iPad (A16) worth buying in 2026?
Yes. 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.
Who it's for
Choose 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.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
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Is a refurbished iPad (A16) worth it in 2026?
Yes. It is Apple's current entry iPad, so you get the newest design and a long software runway at a lower price than new.
Is it unlocked?
The Wi-Fi model has no SIM, so there is nothing to lock. It is reset and ready to set up with your own Apple Account.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Apple iPad 11th generation (A16, 2025) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
How long will the iPad (A16) get updates?
The iPad (A16) supports iPadOS 27, the current version as of October 2026, according to Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list.
Does the iPad (A16) work with Apple Pencil?
Yes, it works with Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) with an adapter. The pencil is sold separately.
What is the difference between the grades?
The 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.
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