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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 9th generation (2021) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Apple iPad 9th generation (2021) – Wi-Fi – Refurbished (UK)
Buy 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.
Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/111898). Updated 5 Oct 2026
A13
ChipA13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine10.2-inch
Display10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, 2160 x 1620 pixels at 264 ppi8MP Wide rear
Cameras12MP Ultra Wide with Centre Stage front85%
Battery healthAt least 85% battery health on every refurbished grade (minimum at dispatch)Specifications
Key facts
- Model
- Apple iPad 9th generation (2021), Wi-Fi
- Display
- 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, 2160 x 1620 pixels at 264 ppi
- Chip
- A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Storage
- 64GB, 256GB
- Cameras
- 8MP Wide rear, 12MP Ultra Wide with Centre Stage front
- Connector
- Lightning and 3.5mm headphone jack
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (1st generation)
- Security
- Touch ID in the Home button
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band
- Software
- Supports iPadOS 27 (current, October 2026)
- Condition
- Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- The iPad, a charging cable and protective packaging. No power adapter.
- 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 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.
02Display
Apple 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.
03Performance and storage
The 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.
04Cameras
Apple 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.
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 Lightning port. It keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack.
06Software updates
The 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/.
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.
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 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 refurbished iPad 10th generation or browse all refurbished iPads.
Our view
Is a refurbished iPad 9th generation worth buying in 2026?
Yes. 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.
Who it's for
Choose 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.
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
Questions, answered.
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Is a refurbished iPad 9th generation worth it in 2026?
Yes. It is the newest Home-button iPad and supports iPadOS 27, the current version.
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 9th generation (2021) – 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 9th generation get updates?
The iPad 9th generation supports iPadOS 27, the current version as of October 2026, according to Apple's iPadOS 27 compatibility list.
Does the iPad 9th generation work with Apple Pencil?
Yes, it works with Apple Pencil (1st generation). 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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