Apple's £389 iPad 8 can now be bought for £144.99 at musicMagpie, saving shoppers £244.01 — roughly 63% off the new price — with Christmas weeks away. The refurbished 32GB model in Space Grey is in 'good' condition, meaning it is in 'great working order' but will show some 'signs of wear and tear'.
Refurbished iPad options and warranty
Shoppers willing to spend a little more can upgrade to the Apple iPad 9 in 'very good' condition with 'light signs of use' for £239.99. Regardless of physical condition, musicMagpie says each of its devices are 'thoroughly tested' by its team of experts.
The deal includes a 12-month warranty covering technical defects and faults caused by 'improper workmanship'. The iPad 8 is powered by Apple's A12 Bionic Chip for responsive browsing, messaging and multi-tasking, and features a 10.2” Retina display, an 8MP camera that can capture HD videos up to 1080p, and Touch ID for secure passwords and purchases.
Older model and alternative tablet deals
The iPad 8 is a slightly older model launched in 2020, so it won't perform as well as the latest versions but can still handle everyday tasks. The same applies to the 2021 iPad 9, which also receives the latest iPadOS updates as part of Apple's usual six to eight year support window.
For those seeking newer iPads, Sky Mobile lets customers spread the cost of their tech. Sky has flagged the 2026 iPad Air as one of its most popular gadgets, coming in at £19.80 per month and £12 upfront, though this only includes a small 100MB data allowance and comes on a 48-month contract. Separately, Amazon customers can get 50% off the Fire HD 10 tablet in an early Prime Day deal, dropping the latest generation 10.1" tablet from £149.99 to £74.99.
Customer reviews and ratings
musicMagpie doesn't display reviews for individual products but has racked up thousands of positive reviews on Trustpilot, where it holds a 4.5-star rating. “I found a good iPad at the best price,” one reviewer said. “It arrived in a few days, no issues. When you make this sort of investment you don't need surprises and musicMagpie were just what they promised.
Another said: “Great, exactly what I wanted – iPad 9 [at] great price [and] good quality. Reliable company.” One customer deducted a star due to 'poor packaging', saying: “Would give five stars but the packaging was very poor. The iPad was as described but arrived in a cardboard sleeve.” A five-star review reads: “The refurbished iPad lived up to my expectations. The item was as described, arrived within two days of placing my order and was packaged well.”
