The 5th-gen iPad Air launched in March 2022 with the same M1 chip used in the iPad Pro and entry MacBook Air. 10.9" Liquid Retina display, USB-C, support for Apple Pencil (2nd gen) and Magic Keyboard. For most users the gap to the iPad Pro is barely perceptible and the price gap is meaningful.
Refurbished units in 2026 typically sit 25-40% below new pricing while keeping a long iPadOS support tail.
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Confirm the unit is not iCloud-locked before paying. Check both Wi-Fi and (if cellular) the eSIM/SIM tray reads correctly. The Touch ID button on the side can be a failure point - test it.
Battery health is not user-visible on iPad - rely on seller's stated cycle count or insist on a 30-day return window.