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Should you buy a refurbished iPad in 2025? I did the math so you don't have to


Back Market sells verified refurbished tech at lower prices than new - but is it worth it? Here's what to consider.

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Second-hand retailers like Back Market are great places to shop for refurbished gadgets at lower-than-retail prices. When you buy a refurbished tablet, you don't know if it was ever broken, but Back Market has a sleek system to help you make an informed purchase. Back Market's Verified Refurbished iPads have to pass a 25-point inspection that tests screen appearance and operation, parts compatibility, button performance and reliability, battery health, input and output ports, speakers and microphones, cameras, flash and lights, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.

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