{"product_id":"refurbished-apple-ipad-9th-generation-wifi-cellular-uk","title":"Apple iPad 9th generation (2021) – Wi-Fi + Cellular – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the Apple iPad 9th generation (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular refurbished in the UK: a 10.2-inch iPad with 4G LTE, unlocked for UK networks, in Silver or Space Grey with 64GB. It's graded Like New, with 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 24 Oct 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications (https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/111898) and Apple UK's iPadOS 27 page. Updated 24 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 + Cellular\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Space Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked for UK networks, 4G LTE (gigabit-class); nano-SIM + eSIM; Wi-Fi calling; GPS\/GNSS\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\"\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\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 free charging cable, a free SIM ejector pin 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 months, provided by 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 Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Wi-Fi + Cellular model (Apple model A2603). It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 4G LTE; Apple lists gigabit-class LTE with UMTS\/HSPA fallback, and there's no 5G. SIM support is nano-SIM or eSIM (Apple notes eSIM isn't available in mainland China). GPS\/GNSS is included on cellular models. You'll need a separate data plan for mobile data. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi for use at home.\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 and 500 nits. 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 is 64GB, so keep large videos and photos backed up in iCloud. 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, 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 or video on Wi-Fi, and up to 9 hours of web browsing on mobile data, when new. Our refurbished units have at least 85% battery health at dispatch, so expect slightly less than new. It charges through the Lightning port and keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iPad 9th generation is on Apple UK's iPadOS 27 compatibility list. iPadOS 27 is the current version as of October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished iPad 9th generation worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want an iPad with mobile data. It's the newest Home-button iPad and still supports the current iPadOS. The trade-offs are honest ones: the cameras are basic, there's no 5G and it uses Lightning rather than USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the cellular model for travel, commuting, work in the field or a family iPad that needs data away from Wi-Fi. If you only use it at home, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-ipad-9th-generation-2021-wi-fi-refurbished\"\u003eWi-Fi iPad 9th generation\u003c\/a\u003e is simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday we dispatch the next working day; after 3pm Friday or at the weekend, on Monday. UK bank holidays excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct for handling beyond what's needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's unlocked for UK networks. It supports 4G LTE with nano-SIM or eSIM. You'll need a data plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have 5G?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Apple lists LTE and UMTS\/HSPA for the iPad 9th generation Wi-Fi + Cellular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have GPS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. GPS\/GNSS is included on the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.\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\u003eThe iPad, a free charging cable, a free SIM ejector pin 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\u003eIt's on Apple UK's iPadOS 27 compatibility list, iPadOS 27 being the current version as of October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with Apple Pencil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with Apple Pencil (1st generation), sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple","offers":[{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Silver","offer_id":56130388984150,"sku":null,"price":257.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 64GB \/ Space Grey","offer_id":56130389016918,"sku":null,"price":257.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/ttg-ipad9c-01.jpg?v=1792866185","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/refurbished-apple-ipad-9th-generation-wifi-cellular-uk","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}