Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
The Apple A10 Fusion chip drives smooth AR apps and general tasks on a 9.7-inch Retina display with a sharp 2048 x 1536 resolution at 264 ppi. Its solid unibody aluminum build weighs just one pound and supports the Apple Pencil for note-taking and drawing, offering strong value in Apple's ecosystem. This iPad is best for students and casual users who want an affordable, portable tablet for media consumption, reading, and light sketching.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong reading battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202682/100
Buyers in this period mostly praised the iPad's value, condition, and performance for kids and drawing. However, a few reported issues: a screen defect, incompatibility with latest updates, and non-working Beats headphones.
- Great value and condition; many bought for kids or as replacements, exceeding expectations.
- One unit developed a blue line on screen without drops or cracks, indicating internal defect.
- iPad not compatible with latest updates; Beats headphones in bundle do not connect.
- Fast charging, easy setup, and quick shipping; protective cover suggestion appreciated.
- Q1 2026100/100
All four reviews are highly positive, praising the product's quality, price, and performance. Buyers report satisfaction with purchases for children and grandchildren, with no complaints.
- Product quality and price praised; refurbished items consistently great.
- Perfect for kids' learning and drawing apps; works flawlessly.
- Great gift for grandchildren; recipients love it, repeat purchase planned.
- No complaints; overall satisfaction with purchase.
Based on 173 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple A10 Fusion |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
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 | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery | 32 Wh |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | 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 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 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) | 32 | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation | 89.5 | 90.3 | 5 | 67.7 | 95.7 | 61.3 | 15.7 | 58 | 57.2 | 83.9 | 30.2 | 86.2 | 83.4 | 90 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 85.1 | 97.8 | 0 | 78.2 | 21.9 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 75 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.8 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 96 | 78.2 | 49.4 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 56.9 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 97 | 83.7 | 69.7 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.5 | 52.1 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 80.7 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 71.6 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.8 | 42.8 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.8 | 80.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.7 | 58.3 | 39.7 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.9
- Reading69.1
- Student75.1
- Business45.3
- Art Design59.5
- Productivity46.6
- Entertainment59.9
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