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Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2014, A8X, 1GB, 128GB, Cellular, Silver

56.7 Best Value Score
9.7"Apple M2 1GB RAM128GBStylus
Why we recommend this

The Apple A8X chip with 64-bit architecture and M8 motion coprocessor drives the 9.7-inch 2048x1536 Retina display on this 445g tablet. As an Amazon Renewed unit, it undergoes inspection and testing with a 90-day supplier-backed warranty, plus it supports a stylus and keyboard connector. This is best for a budget-conscious reader or student who wants a lightweight tablet for note-taking, web browsing, and media consumption.

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Price CA$299
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Renewed CA$299 Amazon

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Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Cellular, Space Gray

55.4 Best Value Score
7.9"Apple M2 3GB RAM64GBStylus
Why we recommend this ▼

The A12 Bionic chip makes this 7.9-inch tablet nearly three times faster than its predecessor, with a 500-nit Liquid Retina display and Apple Pencil support for note-taking and sketching. Its 454g weight and stereo speakers make it a portable media and reading device, though productivity is its weakest area. Best for students and readers who want a compact, stylus-friendly tablet for notes, ebooks, and light creative work.

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Price CA$373
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Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch 2016 Model, A9X, 4GB, 128GB, Space Gray

38.6 Best Value Score
9.7"Apple4GB RAM128GBStylus
Why we recommend this ▼

The A9X chip and 12 MP iSight camera, along with a 9.7-inch True Tone display that adapts to ambient light, give this iPad Pro a strong media creation edge. At just 454g and with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support, it is a highly portable digital notebook. Best for students and casual artists who need a lightweight, precise stylus experience for handwritten notes and basic photo editing.

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Price CA$185
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Refurbished CA$185 Amazon

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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 2025, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Black

96.3 Best Value Score
11"Apple M5 12GB RAM256GBStylus
Why we recommend this

The Apple M5 chip with dedicated Neural Accelerators drives on-device AI tasks and pro workflows on a 120Hz Ultra Retina XDR OLED display with extreme brightness. At just 446g, it pairs with the redesigned iPadOS 26 and its flexible windowing system for a uniquely adaptable mobile workstation. This tablet is best for digital artists and mobile video editors who need a color-accurate, high-refresh-rate canvas with Apple Pencil Pro precision.

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Price CA$1,979
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Open-Box CA$1,400 Best Buy

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