Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 2GB, 128GB, Space Gray
The Apple A10 Fusion chip and 9.7-inch Retina display with 264 ppi still deliver a sharp, color-accurate canvas for basic tasks. Its 128GB of storage and first-generation Apple Pencil support provide a capable, affordable entry point for digital sketching and note-taking. This refurbished model is best for students and casual artists who need a reliable tablet for light drawing and media consumption on a tight budget.
CPU Apple A10 Fusion
RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
stylus Yes
34 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong feature (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 4 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A10 Fusion | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 32 | 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 | iOS | 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 | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation | 34.8 | 33 | 5 | 71.9 | 32.2 | 66.9 | 55.1 | 57.2 | 30.1 | 36.7 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 78.2 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.9 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 78.2 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 87.5 | 92.8 | 90.3 | 21.5 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 99.3 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 42.7 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.9 | 0 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall34.4
- Reading39.6
- Student26.1
- Business25.7
- Art Design41.6
- Productivity29.1
- Entertainment38.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations10
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