Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold
The 9.7-inch Retina display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution remains sharp for reading and basic media consumption. Cellular connectivity and stylus support add flexibility for on-the-go note-taking, though the 32GB storage is limiting. This refurbished tablet is best for casual users needing a low-cost entry point for light browsing and streaming.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 4 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
54 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong affordability (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong screen (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Cellular | Yes |
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 Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | 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) | 4 | 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 | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation | 89.5 | 90.3 | 31.1 | 67.7 | 32.2 | 63.9 | 55.1 | 57.2 | 67.1 | 49.7 | 33 | 69.9 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85.1 | 97.8 | 78.2 | 24.5 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.8 | 95.8 | 88.2 | 99 | 93 | 78.2 | 49.4 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79 | 92.6 | 97 | 89 | 97 | 83.7 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.5 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.8 | 42.8 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.8 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.7 | 58.4 | 39.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall53.8
- Reading47.1
- Student60.8
- Business47.1
- Art Design59.5
- Productivity45.1
- Entertainment54.4
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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