Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen 2018, A10 Fusion, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3,876)

The 128GB storage capacity and excellent cosmetic condition make this refurbished 2018 model a practical choice for basic media consumption. Its 9.7-inch display and included aftermarket charger offer a straightforward, cost-effective entry into the iPadOS ecosystem. This tablet is best for casual users needing a reliable device for streaming video and light reading.

CPU Apple M2
RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen 2018, A10 Fusion, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray tablet
57 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile) 90th
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
  • Strong screen (72nd percentile) 72nd

Cons

  • Below average ram (5th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 19 sources · Oct 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '26: 4.5★ · 6 reviews (approx. date)Q3 '26: 3.3★ · 3 reviews (approx. date)Q4 '26: 5.0★ · 3 reviews (approx. date)633Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q2 202660/1003.8★4 reviews

    Mixed reviews: one buyer delighted with value for a child, but another reports total failure after 6 months. Performance and charging are slow for some.

    • Great value and condition for a kid's budget iPad
    • iPad stopped working and won't charge after 6 months
    • Works well for basic use but feels a little slow
    • Charges slowly but battery holds charge; minor scratches on back
  2. Q1 202667/1003.7★6 reviews

    Most buyers praised the tablet's value and performance for work/study, but a few reported severe battery defects including sudden shutdowns and one explosion.

    • Great value and performance for online classes and work
    • Refurbished unit like new, highly recommended
    • Battery dies after 10-15 minutes, shuts down
    • Battery exploded, item didn't work

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 89.5
GPU 90.3
RAM 5
Screen 72
Battery 32.2
Feature 59.1
Storage 66.6
User Sentiment 40.9
Sharpness 57.2
Eye Comfort 48.1
Portability 71
Connectivity 30.2
Social Proof 81.2
Affordability 71.8
Water Resistance 46.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Apple M2
Cores 4
GPU PowerVR Series7XT Plus

Memory & Storage

RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB
Storage Type SSD
Expandable No

Display

Size 9.7"
Resolution 2048x1536
Panel IPS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C 0
Cellular No

Features

Stylus Support Yes
Stylus Model Apple Pencil
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Face Unlock No

Physical

Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
OS iPadOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 BESTTAB T60
CPU Apple M2 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 3000 MHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM (GB) 2 16 12 16 12 12
Storage (GB) 128 1024 512 256 512 256
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536 13" 2880x1920 12.4" 2800x1752 12.7" 2944x1840 11.2" 3200x2136 12"
OS iPadOS Windows 11 Pro Android 14 Android 14 Android 14 Android 16
Stylus true true true true true true
Cellular false false false false false true
Battery (Wh) - 47 - - - -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMScreenBatteryFeatureStorageUser SentimentSharpnessPortabilityConnectivitySocial ProofAffordabilityWater Resistance
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen 89.590.357232.259.166.640.957.27130.281.271.846.7
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare 94.194.792.699.298.685.197.8078.221.992.881.23.646.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare 79.376.180.895.888.299939678.249.477.393.27.397.5
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare 817992.697899783.769.787.542.392.890.221.546.7
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare 83.98280.898.585.465.989.580.799.378.577.393.215.846.7
BESTTAB T60 Compare 82.680.480.842.88788.974.880.701.258.758.439.746.7

Usage Scores

Overall (56.5)Reading (56.2)Student (65.2)Business (43)Art Design (58.5)Productivity (44.8)Entertainment (58.1)
  • Overall56.5
  • Reading56.2
  • Student65.2
  • Business43
  • Art Design58.5
  • Productivity44.8
  • Entertainment58.1

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations10

iPad 9.7" 6th GenerationA10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture, Embedded M10 coprocessor2GB128GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" 6th GenerationApple A10 Fusion2GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" 6th GenApple M2 2GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" 6th GenerationApple M2 4GB128GBGoldiPad 9.7" 6th GenA10 Fusion32GB32GBSpace GrayiPad (6th Generation) 9.7"A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture, Embedded M10 coprocessor2GB32GBGoldiPad 9.7" 6th GenerationApple M2 4GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 6th Generation (2018) 9.7"2GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" 6th GenerationApple A10 Fusion2GB128GBSpace Gray
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iPad 9.7" 6th GenApple M2 2GB32GBSpace Gray

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