In this guide we take an in depth look at the refurbished and second hand iPad Air 3 and what buyers of this tablet can expect to receive from WeSellTek.
The buyer’s guide to the refurbished iPad Air 3
The Apple iPad Air 3, also known as the iPad Air (3rd Generation) was first released in March 2019 following an out of character Apple announcement the week prior. The refurbished second hand iPad Air 3 has been given an internal overhaul with more performance than previous models and is a great tablet which can be found for a fraction of the cost of the latest iPad models available. Below shows the progression of the iPad Air version.
- iPad Air (1st Generation) – Released November 2013
- iPad Air (2nd Generation) – Released October 2014
- iPad Air (3rd Generation) – Released March 2019
Where can I buy a refurbished iPad Air 3?
Market places such as eBay and Amazon are very popular places where iPad Air 3 tablets are sold. It is important, and care does need to be taken when browsing these places as some tablets will be classed as ‘used’ or ‘second hand’ and not ‘refurbished’. In most cases, refurbished iPads are always the go to option and should be sought rather than ‘used’ tablets.
For a second hand iPad Air (3rd Generation) to be classed as ‘refurbished’, it needs to go through an extensive refurbishment process to restore the tablet back to factory condition both internally and externally. Most tablets will also always come with a warranty in order to guarantee the tablet is fully refurbished and is fully functioning and back to factory condition.
Many reputable online retailers such as WeSellTek will sell refurbished second hand iPad Air 3 tablets, and most will offer each version of the tablet such as the different colours (Space Grey, Silver, Gold), different memory capacities (64GB, 256GB), cellular and WIFI or WIFI only versions, along with different conditions available such as Pristine, Excellent and Good.
How much does a refurbished iPad Air 3 cost?
A refurbished iPad Air 3 is available in the following:
Colour:
- Space Grey
- Silver
- Gold
Capacity
- 64GB
- 256GB
Model
- Cellular & WIFI
- WIFI only
When this tablet was first released, the initial RRP for the basic version was £479.95, and now a refurbished iPad Air 3 can be picked up from a starting price of around £290. Depending on the memory, cosmetic condition, cellular and WIFI or WIFI only, prices range at WeSellTek from a low of £290 up to £480, which is huge saving on a brand new tablet, and easy to see why so many people of deciding to choose a refurbished Apple tablet.
All refurbished second hand iPad Air 3 tablets are thoroughly cleaned and polished, but you should expect some scuffs or scratches with the cheaper options. Refurbished devices are available in fair, good, excellent or pristine condition with WeSellTek, each of which has a different price bracket. A couple of examples of prices are:
- Refurbished Apple iPad Air 3 10.5, Cellular & WIFI, 64GB, Excellent Condition, £299.95
- Refurbished Apple iPad Air 3 10.5, Cellular & WIFI, 256GB, Excellent Condition, £349.95
Refurbished iPad Air 3 specs
Refurbished iPad Air 3: Key features
- Height: 9.8 inches
- Width: 6.8 inches wide
- Depth: 0.24 inches deep
- Weight: 1.00 pound (WIFI) & 1.02 pound (WIFI & Cellular)
- Screen: 10.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display
- A12 Bionic Chip with 64-bit architecture
- Embedded M12 Coprocessor
- Home Button with Touch ID
- Nano-SIM tray (Cellular Models)
- 8MP fear facing camera with autofocus, image stabilisation, Panorama (up to 43 MP) and a five-element lens, 1080P HD video recording with 3 times zoom.
- 7MP front facing camera with retina flash, Auto HDR and wide colour capture, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps
The specifications of a refurbished iPad Air 3 are identical to that of a brand new iPad; the only difference will be to the exterior, with light cosmetic damage only.
Refurbished iPad Air 3 WIFI Only vs 4G (Cellular)
There are 2 different models of the refurbished iPad Air 3 tablet. The first being the WIFI only version, and the second being the WIFI and 4G (cellular) version. These different models function exactly the same, the only difference being one will only allow you to connect to a WIFI address, whereas the cellular model will also allow a sim card to be inserted in order to use the data to browse the web, similar to a mobile phone, whilst maintaining the ability to connect to WIFI as normal.
For those people that carry their refurbished Apple iPad Air 3 tablet with them when on the go with no access to WIFI, the 4G (Cellular) version would be recommended as simply inserting a sim card with available data will allow the tablet to connect to the internet. Whereas those only using the iPad within their home or with access to a WIFI connection, the WIFI only version would be the one to choose.
Refurbished iPad Air 3 Performance
One of the main selling points for the refurbished Apple iPad Air 3 is the powerful A12 chip used on the main board. This is the same chip found in the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and it is nearly double the performance of the earlier iPad Pro 9.7 model.
A refurbished second hand iPad Air 3 tablet features an 8,134 mAh lithium polymer battery and has the ability to fast charge using the lightning to USB-C cable and plug meaning it will fully charge in around 3 hours. Whilst similar to its predecessor the iPad Air 2, this tablet will allow for 10 hours of WIFI internet browsing, watching videos and listening to music but will last for over 24 hours when on standby.
A typical question we often get asked at WeSellTek is, do refurbished second hand iPads work the same as a new one? Refurbished and second hand iPads all go through an extensive testing process to ensure there is no difference in performance or functionality making refurbished far more reliable than used or second hand tablets on the market.
Does a refurbished iPad Air 3 come with a new battery?
During the iPad Air 3 refurbishment process, all batteries are extensively tested and drain tested, and any battery falling below 80% health are then replaced with a brand new battery, and then retested. This guarantees that you’ll receive a long-lasting battery with your refurbished iPad Air (3rd Generation) tablet. If during our testing, the iPad battery is found to be of a good working standard, then the battery won’t be replaced.
Does a refurbished iPad Air 3 have wireless charging?
The Apple iPad Air 3 or any iPad model for that matter, does not have the wireless charging capabilities.
Does a refurbished iPad Air 3 support Apple Pencil?
A refurbished Apple iPad Air 3 is the first iPad Air model that does support the use the 1st Generation Apple Pencil.
Does a refurbished iPad Air 3 support Apple Smart Keyboard?
The iPad Air 3 is the first cheaper model iPad to support Apple’s Smart Connector, which in turn allows for the use of the Apple Smart Keyboard. The keyboard simply magnetically fastens to the bottom of the tablet, reducing the need to connect through Bluetooth.
How much storage is in a refurbished iPad Air 3?
A refurbished iPad Air 3 tablet is available in 64GB and 256GB. The high memory of 256GB can store many photographs, video’s, songs and movies, and would be the ideal choice for people who like to store data on their tablet. Whereas for those people who use their tablet for general web browsing then the 64GB memory capacity would be the most cost effective choice.
How much RAM is there in a refurbished iPad Air 3?
A refurbished second hand Apple iPad Air 3 has 3GB of RAM which is more than both previous iPad Air models which had 1GB and 2GB of RAM for the iPad Air 1 and iPad Air 2 respectively.
Does a refurbished iPad Air 3 come in its original box?
At WeSellTek our refurbished tablets will be supplied in a brand new, brown, plain wrap around box, and will be supplied with a new USB charging cable, UK mains plug and a sim release tool, for those cellular tablets, regardless of the condition selected. However, occasionally some of our refurbished iPad Air 3 tablets will be packaged in their original box.
Refurbished iPad Air 3 Camera performance
All refurbished tablets at WeSellTek go through an extensive 70-point diagnostic check which will identify any issues with the camera quality from that of the original standard quality. Should any issues be discovered, the camera is then replaced and the tablet then retested to ensure this was resolved leaving the refurbished iPad Air 3 tablet in perfect working condition.
The rear facing camera has great 8MP camera with autofocus, image stabilisation, Panorama (up to 43 MP) and a five-element lens. There is a 7MP front facing camera with retina flash, Auto HDR and wide colour capture allowing you to really capture those vibrant snaps.
Refurbished iPad Air 3 Video performance
The Apple iPad Air 3 supports video recording capabilities of 1080P HD and up to 3 x zoom on the Rear camera, and also 1080P HD for the front facing camera with video recording at 30 fps.
Video quality on all our refurbished iPad Air 3 tablets will not be effected during the refurbishment process, as the camera will be replaced should any issues are found during testing. Any defects are identified so that video quality and capture will be reliable, fast and good quality expected with a refurbished tablet.
Can you buy an unlocked refurbished iPad Air 3?
All 4G cellular refurbished iPad Air 3 tablets from WeSellTek are network unlocked, allowing any network sim card to be inserted into the tablet and ready to use straight away.