{"product_id":"apple-ipad-9th-generation-2021-wi-fi-refurbished","title":"Apple iPad 9th generation (2021) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the Apple iPad 9th generation (2021) refurbished in the UK: a Wi-Fi 10.2-inch iPad in Silver and Space Grey, with 64GB or 256GB storage. Choose Like New, Excellent or Very Good, from £164. Every refurbished grade has at least 85% battery health, a 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications (https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/111898). 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 9th generation (2021), Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, 2160 x 1620 pixels at 264 ppi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB, 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8MP Wide rear, 12MP Ultra Wide with Centre Stage front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightning and 3.5mm headphone jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApple Pencil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple Pencil (1st generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch ID in the Home button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band\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 model. It connects over Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band and has no SIM or mobile data. If you need data away from home, you can share a connection from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple lists a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, 2160 x 1620 pixels at 264 ppi. It works with Apple Pencil (1st generation), sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine handles browsing, streaming, email, video calls and school apps. Storage options are 64GB or 256GB. 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 an 8MP Wide rear camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide with 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. Our refurbished units have at least 85% battery health at dispatch on every grade, so expect slightly less than new. It charges through the Lightning port. It keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iPad 9th generation 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 9th generation worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is the newest Home-button iPad and still supports the current iPadOS. It suits students, families, video calls, note-taking with Apple Pencil (1st generation) and typing with a Smart Connector keyboard. The trade-offs are honest ones: the cameras are basic and it uses Lightning rather than USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this refurbished iPad 9th generation for students, families, video calls, note-taking with Apple Pencil (1st generation) and typing with a Smart Connector keyboard. 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 8th generation, it adds the A13 Bionic chip, True Tone and a 12MP front camera with Centre Stage. Compared with the iPad (10th generation), it keeps the Home button, Lightning and a headphone jack, while the 10th generation moves to USB-C and an all-screen design. 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 9th generation worth it in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is the newest Home-button iPad and supports iPadOS 27, the current version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 9th generation get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iPad 9th generation 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 9th generation work with Apple Pencil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it works with Apple Pencil (1st generation). 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 \/ 64GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755570006,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SILV-LN","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755602774,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SPAC-LN","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755635542,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SILV-LN","price":234.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755668310,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SPAC-LN","price":234.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 64GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755701078,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SILV-E","price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 64GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755733846,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SPAC-E","price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 256GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755766614,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SILV-E","price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Excellent \/ 256GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755799382,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SPAC-E","price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 64GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755832150,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SILV-VG","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 64GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755864918,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-64GB-SPAC-VG","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 256GB \/ Silver","offer_id":55550755897686,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SILV-VG","price":204.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good \/ 256GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":55550755930454,"sku":"IPAD9-WIFI-256GB-SPAC-VG","price":204.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/apple-ipad-9-gen-gallery-01_gallery_1.jpg?v=1790814512","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/apple-ipad-9th-generation-2021-wi-fi-refurbished","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}