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Refurbished Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen vs Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen: which should you buy in NZ?
Refurbished, the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen starts from $329.65 and the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen starts from $263.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $66.65. 9 tracked specs differ between the two (see the table below). Both come with a 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Price comparison
| Storage | Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen (refurbished, from) | Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen (refurbished, from) |
|---|---|---|
| 64GB | $329.65 | — |
| 256GB | $439.00 | — |
| 32GB | — | $263.00 |
| 128GB | — | $349.00 |
Prices are EcoLoop's current in-stock Good-condition, 80% battery health prices — choose your configuration for the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen or for the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen.
What's different between the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen and the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen?
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen | Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in) | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 487 g (Wi-Fi) / 498 g (LTE) (1.07 lb) | 490 g (Wi-Fi) / 495 g (LTE) (1.08 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | No | Stylus support (1st gen only) | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Stylus support (1st gen only) |
| Display Type | Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Display Size | 10.2 inches, 322.2 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 10.2 inches, 324.6 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density) | 1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB, 256GB | 32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM |
| Main Camera (Single) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF |
| Selfie Camera (Single) | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector | Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Siri natural language commands and dictation | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Siri natural language commands and dictation |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, non-removable 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh) | Li-Po, non-removable (32.4 Wh) |
Highlighted rows differ between the two models. Only specs listed for both models are shown.
Is the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen worth upgrading over the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen?
9 of the specs we track changed between the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen and the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen (see the table above). If those changes matter to you, the newer model is worth the difference in price; if not, the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen — refurbished from $263.00 — is the better-value pick.
How much cheaper is the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen than the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen refurbished?
Refurbished, the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen starts from $329.65 and the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen starts from $263.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $66.65. Both come with EcoLoop's 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Which refurbished model should I buy, the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen or the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen?
Compare the specs and prices above, then view the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen or the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen to pick your condition, storage and colour. Not sure which is right for you? Contact EcoLoop and we'll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen much better than the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen?
9 of the specs EcoLoop tracks changed between the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen and the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen — see the comparison table above for exactly what's different.
Which is cheaper, refurbished Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen or Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen?
The Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen is cheaper, starting from $263.00 refurbished at EcoLoop.
Does EcoLoop offer the same warranty on both models?
Yes — both the Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) 9th Gen and Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) 8th Gen come with EcoLoop's standard 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.