A short while ago, I was browsing Apple deals on Amazon (as one does) – and something stuck out to me. High-end iPad Pros, particularly 12.9-inch models, are surprisingly cheap. I saw M1 models with 1TB and cellular for nearly $600.
Given the recent iPadOS 26 overhaul that makes the iPad much more Mac-like, I figured these deals would be worth a share. While renewed iPad deals are the focus here because of their affordability, new iPad deals are also mentioned at the end.
Renewed M1 iPad Pro deals
Amazon has a fairly robust refurbishment program called “Amazon Renewed”, where it offers a wide variety of used, cleaned, and tested electronics for good prices. There’s also a 90 day return window if you run into any issues.
In 2021, Apple introduced its M1 iPad Pro models, with a number of noteworthy upgrades. It brought Thunderbolt to the iPad for the very first time, an all new 12MP front facing ultra-wide camera with Center Stage, 5G connectivity, and on the 12.9-inch models, an all new mini-LED display, which Apple calls “Liquid Retina XDR.” The display offers up to 1600 nits of peak brightness.
It was certainly one of the first major iPad Pro overhauls since the 2018 redesign. Now that the iPad is a few years old, there are some remarkable deals available! All models listed are in excellent condition:
Even if you don’t necessarily need the storage, I highly recommend getting at least a 1TB model, seeing as those come with 16GB of memory baked in, versus the 8GB on the 512GB and lower models. In case you do want to save some additional money, you can also pick up 128GB for $509, 256GB for $539, and 512GB for $605.
The deals on 11-inch models aren’t as incredible, but in case you’re interested, here they are:
Renewed M2 iPad Pro deals
The M2 iPad Pro is fairly similar to the M1 model, with the main differentiator being Apple Pencil hover support. With Apple Pencil hover, you can preview exactly where your Apple Pencil will touch down on the display, allowing for additional precision. Some third-party apps also have special features that work with Apple Pencil hover. M2 iPad Pro also supports the newer Wi-Fi 6E standard.
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