Apple 2020 iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB) - Space Gray (Renewed)

I bought this refurbed almost two years ago. If I have it with me, it is literally my go to device over my iPhone and my MacBook. It’s so quick. It’s got a ton of storage. I can run multiple apps at the same time. I use graphic design apps like Procreate and Photoshop and ArtStudio. I can run all three at the same time and switch back and forth between the three with no lag or delay. This is a five year old device, and I probably won’t really need a new one for another five as long as Apple continues to support it. If you’re on the fence about what to get, don’t be. Get this. It’s not incredibly expensive compared to a new one or a newer one. It’s light, too. You barely even know you’re holding it.

It came in near perfect condition it’s sooo good 👍 I’m very happy with my tablet. It came 90% charged despite it being cold when I received it. The pictures don’t do it justice in real life the screen is butter 🧈 and it’s just a good tablet for what I’m going to use it for. P.S I got the 12.9 256gb version.

Protective packaging was superb and added screen protector and as far as blemishes as being refurbished was at very minimal overall great product as of now only received about a week ago no issues.

First and foremost, this is a refurbished ipad reseller. So there will be obvious differences from purchasing one from here vs Apple store itself. And overall, reviews will SOLELY DEPEND ON WHICHEVER UNIT GETS SHIPPED TO YOU (luck of the draw) I purchased one here in Excellent Condition. I just received it yesterday 02/16/2024 and will begin testing it and I will update this review. AS OF 2/16/24 - 5/5 STARS AS OF 2/22/24 - 4.5/5 STARS PHYSICAL/EXTERIOR: For starters, this is very much as described, however; due to this being sold from a third party refurnished seller, my device came with a laser removed engraving on the back. I suppose the previous owner had an engravement on the back and the seller laser removed it and now there's just a rectangular bar imprint - ideally better if the unit had a new shell but a case can easily cover this or a skin decal. But still appreciative the reseller took the time to laser removed the engraving, it would of been odd to have a special message on there from the previous owner; most refurbished resellers don't do this. As for scratches and scuffs, VERY FEW and they are very minimal and can be easily be covered with a screen protector, nothing major. No dent/dinks or cracks. BATTERY/CHARGER: I went ahead and checked for the battery health of device (look up on google how to do so if you're curious - very simple math); my device sits at 95% - which is pretty good for a device this "old". I will see how well this holds a charge - I mainly use this ipad for note taking and procreate for drawing. The charger brick also appears to be the original despite the obvious appearance of wear (quite a lot of scratches) but it still charges. The USB cable is also new but not sure if its original - again still charges. OVERALL: You cant beat it for the price, it a great deal but again purchasing from third party resellers is always a gamble - you never know what you'll get as per previous reviews. I will continue using this and will update as mentioned. UPDATED REVIEW 2/22/24: As promised, I wanted to test the iPad out fully for almost a week before gathering my final thoughts. I tested the device rigorously every day switching best een taking notes, drawing, media consumption and calling. All my opinions stay intact as from what I had previously mentioned above. CHARGER: The reason I have decided to deduct .5 stars is that the cable that is shipped with the iPad to charge the unit seems loose DESPITE the cable appearing “new” and in packaging. I will leave it unattended for a bit only for me to come back and the charge had cut of. I tried using another USB cable and the charging connection was stable. It seems like a very tiny gripe but If you paid for a device this expensive you would expect for everything to work, especially a cable. I would not like to purchase ANOTHER charger because the one that originally shipped doesn’t have good contact with the port and thus - cuts off charge. (-.5 stars for inconvenience). BATTERY: Now considering that the device has a battery health of about 95% and I am using this almost throughout the entire day switching between various apps; the device holds the charge. I find myself charging every 7-8 hours or so. I do follow the 30-80% rule of charging to ensure the life of the battery is extended. But if I didn’t, I would approximate the device would last roughly 8-9 hours (will vary depending on user usage). SPEAKERS: Speakers are phenomenal , don’t know how Apple managed to squeeze in insane speakers. They get VERY loud. And it sounds very crispy.

I hate writing anything negative anymore in product reviews such as this one. They usually get blown way out proportion, so please bear with me so that I can explain everything I have gone through. First I ordered a keyboard/case for my old iPad Pro, and it practically fell apart the second day I owned it, and then my damn iPad picked that moment to die of old age. After ordering a replacement, one refurbished, and a generation younger—because that’s all I could afford—it never arrived! FedEx continued to put me off daily with either claims that deliveries were attempted (they weren’t) or with a “re-scheduling”. I finally caught on after a week that my package was most likely stolen from the nearest distribution center. Well,I got lucky for once and found a replacement to order. (The one I am reviewing finally, sorry) It was all that I could hope for—AND IT ARRIVED IN ONE DAY! This one is really great accept one very important thing, and I’m sorry I couldn’t give 5 stars. I would assume that in an”excellent” rated refurbishment, the battery would be replaced. A new iPad battery boasts a 10-hour run time when charged %100. From the very beginning I could only get, maybe 3.5 hours on a full charge, and it takes FOREVER to charge. That sounds like a OLD battery to me and that doesn’t seem acceptable in a unit that is supposed to be “excellent”. How or why this happened, no idea, I would like to think something like this wouldn’t “slip by” a vender’s inspection, but the alternative is that an “excellent” refurbishment description means getting an old battery and that doesn’t make sense either. I am left trying to figure out what to do, I’m hoping someone on the other end will help me—I guess we’ll see.

I've never had too much trouble with refurbs in the past, but this exchange probably cured me of my stinginess. I ordered a refurbished model to be a bit thrifty, splurged for the excellent condition as I needed to use this tablet for work and wanted the screen to be scratch free. Firstly, the item shipped early without any notification from the seller. (I know, who complains about fast shipping, but bare with me). The package was signature required (obviously, its expensive!) but since I was never notified by Amazon or the Seller of a change in delivery date, I was out of town and foolishly expecting the item on Tuesday when it attempted delivery on Saturday. This lead to a chase with FedEx to get the item delivered safely for the entire weekend. So before I even get the package, I'm having problems. But my issues continue even after I get the item out of the box. As a reminder, the definition on the site for Excellent Condition states: "- Cosmetic condition: Excellent (Screen: no scratches. Body: no signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, etc.) will be visible when the product is held 12 inches away). - Functional condition: Fully Functional (exceeds 80% of original battery life, generic or OEM accessories and packaging provided)." The iPad had a large dent next to the camera lens and was noticed the second it was lifted from the packaging. Blatant cosmetic damage that can be spotted from much further than 12" away - my friends spotted it from across a kitchen table without issue. But hey, if it is 'Fully Functional' then I can handle a dent, right? Its going in a case anyways. Only IT DIDN'T WORK! After hours of troubleshooting the item, it refused to pair with the New Gen2 Apple Pen- thus making it useless for my work in digital illustration. (I tested the pen on my friend's iPad and we determined the pen worked just fine btw!) It could connect to wifi, but bluetooth pairing was out of the question. A weekend of headaches and irritation only to be so defeated from my whole experience that I ended up saying "F this" and went to the Apple Store the next day to get a brand new tablet entirely. I dropped my $750 paperweight off to be returned in the same trip. TL;DR - I saved a couple bucks for a wasted a weekend and a defective product that I had to return anyways. It's always a gamble with a refurbish, I'll admit, but I've never been soured this badly. Save yourself the headache and just invest in a new one that is guaranteed to work right.

This iPad works flawlessly thus far no particular reasons to return the item. Not a single scratch on the screen or sides. It works as advertised and I just love the screen size for movies and spreadsheets so overall I am very satisfied with this item.

Looks brand new, no scratches or blemishes. Battery life seems adequate. Satisfied with my purchase.