Good Redemption: Get 11th Gen iPad From Just 27,722 Miles
yuu users and DBS cardholders are able to redeem Apple’s 11th generation iPad (A16, 128GB) for just 99,800 yuu Points or 15,000 DBS Points. Is this a good deal? I think so, with a few caveats.
Apple’s recent price hike increases the attractiveness of this redemption
yuu Points can normally be redeemed for a valuation of 0.50 cents per point. Given that the iPad requires 99,800 yuu Points, this redemption works out to be exactly S$499 – matching the usual retail price of the iPad.
It’s therefore a pretty unexciting redemption, until you factor in the fact that Apple has recently hiked the retail price of this particular model to S$649. Electronics chain stores, official resellers, and even individuals on Carousell have also increased prices to match, and I estimate that the street price of this particular iPad model now to be around S$600.
For reasons unknown, both yuu Rewards Club and DBS seem to have priced it at the old retail price. It should be 129,800 yuu Points and 19,509 DBS points if they priced it based on today’s retail price.
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Value per point and value per mile
If we assume the iPad’s value to be around S$600, this redemption therefore lets you cash out your yuu Points at roughly 0.60 cents each, 20% better than the usual rate. Since yuu Points can be converted to miles at a 3.6 points : 1 mile ratio, this redemption is equivalent to giving up 27,722 miles, which works out to getting a value of 2.16 cents per mile. Not too shabby at all, provided you want the iPad at this price point.
DBS is also offering a similar redemption at 15,000 DBS Points. Each DBS Point converts to miles at a 1 point : 2 miles ratio, meaning that opting for this redemption is giving up 30,000 miles. Again, taking the value of the iPad to be S$600, you are getting 2 cents per mile from your DBS Points with this redemption.
The value of the iPad can be relatively subjective
“Value” can be a really interesting topic to discuss because it can be quite subjective.
To a person who’s walking into an Apple Store buying this model at the full S$649 price, the value of the iPad to them is indeed S$649, and using 98,800 yuu Points or 15,000 DBS Points to redeem the item is quite the bargain.
A person who’s anti-Apple because they are edgy or something, on the other hand, will probably view this as having S$0 value if the item cannot be resold. But the iPad can indeed be resold, so its floor value is what other people are willing to pay for it in the secondary market, and a cursory search tells me that this currently hovers around S$600 depending on your negotiation skills.
This model is almost 1.5 years old
Another thing to note would be that this model was released in March 2025, making it almost 1.5 years old.
Apple tends to refresh its models every year, though the 11th generation took a considerable period of time to be released after the 10th generation, perhaps a sign that Apple has decided to put this model on a lengthier update cycle.
Here’s how Apple has updated this particular iPad line over the years:
| iPad Generation | Release Month |
|---|---|
| 11th Generation | March 2025 |
| 10th Generation | October 2022 |
| 9th Generation | September 2021 |
| 8th Generation | September 2020 |
Side-note: DBS’s Switch 2 redemption seems quite okay too
It’s worth noting that DBS is also offering the Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario Kart World bundle) at 21,000 DBS Points. The street price of this Switch 2 model is around S$700 or so (and Nintendo is set to increase the price from September), so you can see this as “selling off” your DBS Points at around 1.67 cents per mile.
Should you use yuu Points or DBS Points for this redemption?
If you are in the position to choose either yuu Points and DBS Points for this redemption, which should you choose?
| DBS | yuu | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Required | 15,000 DBS Points | 99,800 yuu Points |
| Miles Equivalent | 30,000 miles | 27,722 miles |
| Airline Programme | KrisFlyer Asia Miles | Multiple (through HeyMax) |
While it may seem like it’s a no-brainer to pick yuu Points given that you are giving up fewer miles, you have to consider which airline frequent flyer programme you wish to transfer your miles to. If you are a KrisFlyer purist, redeeming your yuu Points would be better here because you are giving up fewer miles.
If you are exploring other airlines, yuu Points are now one of the most versatile points now in the market given how you can access multiple airlines by first converting your points to Max Miles. I would personally give yuu Points at least a 15% premium in value over DBS Points, making the 27,722 miles required closer to 31,880.
Still a decent redemption for those in the market for an iPad
All things considered, I think this is a pretty decent redemption for those who want an iPad and have some spare yuu Points or DBS Points to spare. I’m even tempted to redeem one myself, even after buying a similar model for my parents some time last year.
Remember to check out all terms and conditions before making your redemption.
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Seth Wee was a licensed financial adviser representative from 2009 to 2025, with over 16 years of experience in Singapore’s financial advisory industry.
He started Sethisfy.com in 2019 to share practical insights on credit cards, banking products, and miles strategies, helping readers identify financial products that deliver the best value. Seth has been featured in CNA, Channel 8, Today, and a host of other publications. In 2025, he was also part of a panel at CPF’s Ready For Life festival.
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