Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen 2021, A12 Bionic, 64GB, 64GB, Silver
The 10.2-inch display and native stylus support make this refurbished model an accessible entry point into digital handwriting and sketching. Graded “Very Good Cosmetics,” it arrives with build quality that feels near new and includes an aftermarket charger for immediate use. It is best for students and casual illustrators who want Apple Pencil compatibility paired with a budget-friendly iPadOS experience.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | N/A |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
Display
| Size | 10.2" |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
Physical
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | N/A | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.2" | 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 | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen | 50.5 | 48.4 | 99.7 | 30.3 | 32.2 | 54.6 | 30.2 | 8.9 | 26.4 | 53.8 | 97.5 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.8 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.1 | 80.9 | 95.9 | 88.2 | 99 | 92.9 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 7.4 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79.1 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 89 | 97 | 83.6 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.4 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 77.4 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.5 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 42.8 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.8 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall36.1
- Reading35.3
- Student43
- Business25.7
- Art Design45.6
- Productivity34.4
- Entertainment36.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.