A used iPad sells for $15 to $750 depending on model, storage and condition. An iPad Pro M4 in like new condition reaches the top of that range. A first-generation iPad mini in fair condition sits at the bottom. Model generation accounts for the largest share of the difference, followed by condition.
How much is a used iPad worth by model?
Used iPad values range from $15 for a 2013 iPad mini to $750 for a 2024 iPad Pro M4. The table below lists payout ranges for Wi-Fi base storage configurations across 4 condition grades. Cellular models add $20 to $60. Higher storage tiers add $15 to $120.
How much value does an iPad lose over time?
An iPad loses roughly 30% of its retail price in the first year and retains about 20% by year six. Depreciation is steepest between launch and month 18 then flattens. The retention curve below shows the share of original MSRP recovered at resale in good condition.
Two events break this curve. The first is a new model announcement, which cuts the outgoing generation by 10% to 15% within 60 days. The second is the iPadOS support cutoff, which removes an iPad from Apple’s update list and drops its resale value by a further 15% to 25% in the following quarter.
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Which iPad models hold their value best?
The iPad Pro line retains value, holding approximately 45% of MSRP at three years against 35% for the base iPad. Three factors explain the gap: a longer iPadOS support window, higher professional demand and Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard compatibility that keeps accessories in circulation.
Ranked by 3-year retention:
The iPad mini outperforms the iPad Air despite a lower launch price. Because Apple refreshes the mini line on a longer cycle and fewer units enter the secondary market each year.
What 6 factors change an iPad’s resale value?
Six measurable factors determine an iPad’s payout: model generation, storage capacity, screen condition, battery health, cellular capability and activation lock status.
Model generation: The single largest factor, accounting for a 50× spread between a 2013 iPad mini and a 2024 iPad Pro.
Storage capacity: Each tier above base adds $15 to $120, with the jump from 128GB to 256GB producing the largest gain.
Screen condition: A cracked display reduces payout by 40% to 60%, not to zero.
Battery health: Capacity below 80% reduces payout by 10% to 15%.
Cellular capability: Wi-Fi + Cellular models add $20 to $60 over Wi-Fi-only equivalents.
Activation lock status: An iCloud-locked iPad is graded for parts and pays 15% to 25% of the unlocked figure.
Which iPad model do I have?
Locate the model number on the back of the iPad, below the Apple logo, then match it against Apple’s identification list. Every iPad carries an A prefixed model number, such as A2696 for the iPad 10th generation.
Turn the iPad face down and read the small text below the Apple logo.
Record the number beginning with “A” (for example, A2696 or A2759).
Open Settings → General → About to confirm the model name and storage capacity.
Match the A-number against Apple’s identification page or the guide linked below.
Storage capacity and cellular capability both appear on the About screen and both change the quote. The About screen also reports the serial number, which buyback services use to confirm warranty status and carrier lock. Model numbers printed on the case cover several configurations. So the About screen resolves ambiguity that the A-number alone leaves open.
How do payouts compare across selling channels?
Buyback services pay the fastest, marketplaces pay the most, and trade-in programs pay the least in cash. The comparison below covers 5 channels using a good-condition iPad Air 5 as the reference device.
| Channel | Typical payout | Time to payment | Fees | Cash or credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeBuyBackElectronicsPaid in 24 hours | $210–$350 | Within 24 hours after inspection | None | Online cash payment |
| eBay | $250–$310 | 14–30 days | 13.25% + shipping | Cash |
| Facebook Marketplace | $230–$290 | Same day | None | Cash |
| Apple Trade In | $150–$230 | 2–3 weeks | None | Apple credit only |
| Decluttr / Gazelle | $180–$240 | 5–10 days | None | Cash |
WeBuyBackElectronics returns the highest payment with zero fees, free shipping, and payment within 24 hours.
Apple Trade In issues store credit rather than cash, which removes it from consideration for sellers who are not buying replacement hardware. Other marketplaces like Facebook and eBay pay less, and they carry a higher risk of scams.
When is the best time to sell an iPad?
Sell an iPad in the 30 days before Apple announces its replacement. Because the outgoing generation loses 10% to 15% within 60 days of a successor launch. Apple announces new iPad hardware in spring and autumn. So March and September carry the highest resale risk for owners holding a current-generation device.
The second timing trigger is Apple’s iPadOS support list. An iPad that misses the annual iPadOS release loses a further 15% to 25% over the following quarter. Because buyers price in the loss of security updates and app compatibility. Checking whether a model appears on Apple’s supported device list each September identifies that cliff before it arrives.
Battery condition sets the third trigger. An iPad below 80% rated battery capacity drops one condition grade at most buyback services, which removes 10% to 15% from the quote. Selling before the battery crosses that threshold preserves the higher grade.
How do you prepare an iPad before selling it?
Back up the device, sign out of iCloud, then erase all content and settings. Signing out of iCloud before erasing removes Activation Lock, which raises the payout by 75% to 85% against a locked device.
Back up to iCloud or a computer.
Open Settings → [your name] → Sign Out and enter the Apple Account password.
Remove the SIM card, if the model is cellular.
Open Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPad → Erase All Content and Settings.
Unpair the Apple Pencil and any Magic Keyboard, then package both separately if selling them.
Photograph all 4 sides and the powered-on screen before shipping.
What does WeBuyBackElectronics pay for an iPad?
WeBuyBackElectronics buys iPads in 3 steps: complete the device form, ship free and receive payment after inspection. The process requires no listing, no photography and no buyer communication.
1. Complete the device form: Enter the iPad details on Get a Quote , including model, generation, storage capacity, cellular capability, and condition. The payout figure is generated from those details.
2. Ship the device free: WeBuyBackElectronics reviews the submitted details and returns a quote. Accepting the quote triggers a prepaid shipping label by email. Print the label, pack the iPad in any protective packaging and send it. Shipping costs nothing.
3. Receive payment: Payment issues by direct deposit or check once inspection confirms the stated condition.
There are no listing fees, no shipping costs and no buyer negotiation. Devices with cracked screens, failed batteries or activation locks are accepted and quoted at the applicable grade rather than rejected
iPad Value Questions Answered
How much is my iPad worth?
Your iPad is worth between $15 and $750, set primarily by model generation and condition. A 2024 iPad Pro M4 in like new condition reaches the upper figure. A 2013 iPad mini in fair condition reaches the lower one. Storage capacity adds $15 to $120 to the quote and cellular capability adds $20 to $60 above the equivalent Wi-Fi base configuration.
How much value does an iPad lose over time?
An iPad retains approximately 70% of its retail price after one year, 45% after three years and 20% after six years. Depreciation runs steepest during the first 18 months, then flattens considerably. Two events accelerate the decline: a replacement model announcement cuts a further 10% to 15% within 60 days and the iPadOS support cutoff removes another 15% to 25%.
Which iPad holds its value best?
The iPad Pro holds best value retaining roughly 45% of its retail price at three years. The iPad mini follows at 42%, the iPad Air at 40%, and the base iPad at 35%. Longer iPadOS support windows, sustained professional demand and continued accessory compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard together explain the iPad Pro’s stronger retention rate.
Can I sell an iPad that is iCloud locked?
An iCloud locked iPad sells for 15% to 25% of its unlocked value, because the device is graded for parts rather than resale. Signing out of iCloud before shipping removes Activation Lock and restores the full payout. Buyback services such as WeBuyBackElectronics accept locked devices at the parts grade, while most private marketplace buyers reject a locked iPad without any offer.
Does a cracked screen make an iPad worthless?
A cracked screen reduces an iPad’s payout by 40% to 60%, not to zero. A cracked iPad Pro M4 still returns $120 to $210 at the broken grade. Screen glass replacement costs less than the residual device value on every iPad model released after 2018. So buyback services quote cracked units at a reduced grade rather than declining them outright.
How much can I sell an old iPad mini for?
An iPad mini 2 from 2013 returns $15 to $30 and an iPad mini 6 from 2021 returns $170 to $225 in good condition. The mini line retains approximately 42% of its retail price at three years, ahead of the iPad Air. Longer refresh cycles and consistently lower secondary-market supply volumes both support those stronger iPad mini resale value figures.
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