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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 256GB WiFi ML0V2LL/A Gold A1584 Grade (A)

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Best for basic media

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.3(2,015)

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Verdict scoreFair
62/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 256GB WiFi ML0V2LL/A Gold A1584 Grade (A)

Sources behind this verdict

11 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the renewed first-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a deeply discounted option best suited to media and light use. A high-trust Best Buy review summary reports customers admiring the large screen, excellent sound quality, surprisingly long battery life and ample storage, and the 4.3 average across roughly 2,015 Amazon reviews reflects general satisfaction for a budget refurbished tablet. Owners on YouTube note examples still working well years after purchase.

What reviewers liked

  • High-trust Best Buy reviewers praise the large screen and sound quality
  • Reviewers cite surprisingly long battery life and ample storage
  • Inexpensive way into a 12.9-inch iPad
  • Large Amazon review base at a respectable 4.3 average

Where it falls short

  • r/ipadmusic flags notorious backlight/'spotlight' display issues on these units
  • First-gen A9X hardware is far behind current iPads
  • Limited software longevity and iPadOS feature support
  • Renewed condition and age make experiences uneven

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the renewed first-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a deeply discounted option best suited to media and light use. A high-trust Best Buy review summary reports customers admiring the large screen, excellent sound quality, surprisingly long battery life and ample storage, and the 4.3 average across roughly 2,015 Amazon reviews reflects general satisfaction for a budget refurbished tablet. Owners on YouTube note examples still working well years after purchase.

The honest caveats are significant and come from specialist communities: r/ipadmusic warns that these older 12.9-inch units are 'notorious' for a display backlight/spotlight effect, and the A9X-era hardware is far behind current iPads in both performance and software longevity. Some Best Buy reviewers also flag the high original price relative to what the device can do today.

Synthesis: reviewers position this strictly as a cheap big-screen tablet for streaming, reading and browsing, not as a productivity or creative machine—buy it for the screen size and price, with eyes open about its age and display quirks.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Packaging and accessories may be generic. All products on Amazon Renewed come with a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty.
12.9-Inch Retina Display, 2732 x 2048 Resolution (264 ppi), 120Hz Refresh Rate, True Tone Display
256GB Flash Storage, 4GB RAM, 2.39GHz A10X Processor + M10 Coprocessor
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Rear 12MP iSight Camera; Front 7MP FaceTime HD Camera
Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life (9 Hours with Cellular), Apple iOS 10, USB-C fast-charge Support (optional; not included in box)

What customers say

3 verified voices
Customers admire the 12.9-inch iPad Pro's large screen size and ease of use. The excellent sound quality and surprisingly long battery life are also frequently praised, along with its manageable weight for its size and ample storage options. However, some customers find the high price…
Trustedvia Best Buy customers
This thing is absolutely a beast, a work horse - you name it, this thing get's the job done while also being amazing at entertainment. I plan on ...
Supportingvia r/iPadPro
Battery Life: Coming from a M1 MacBook Air, the battery life felt surprisingly poor. Maybe 8 hours of solid use? I had to worry about charging ...
Supportingvia r/ipad

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