Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
The iPad 6th generation receives mostly positive feedback for its value as a budget-friendly refurbished device, especially for children and casual use like reading, drawing, and watching shows. However, several users report issues such as battery drain, app glitches, a blue line appearing on the screen, and the included stylus not being compatible with this model. The lack of ongoing software updates from Apple is also a notable concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good for reading and drawing
- Perfect for children
- Comes with charger and adapter
- Works well for casual use
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- App glitches and crashes
- Blue line appears on screen
- Included stylus not compatible
- No more software updates from Apple
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU* | PowerVR Series7XT Plus | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.