Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation 2021, A13 Bionic, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Silver
The A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks on a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone and 500 nits brightness. The 12MP front camera with Center Stage and a fingerprint-resistant coating enhance video calls and durability at an accessible refurbished price point. This tablet is best for students and families who prioritize media consumption, casual browsing, and reliable video calling over heavy productivity work.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 10.2"
OS iPadOS
cellular Yes
44 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 10.2" |
| Panel | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
Connectivity
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.2" | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | 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 | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation | 89.4 | 90.2 | 31 | 64.1 | 32.2 | 40.6 | 45.2 | 42.4 | 16.8 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.8 | 92.8 | 81.2 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall43.5
- Reading35.4
- Student27.8
- Business36.7
- Art Design40.2
- Productivity29.6
- Entertainment46.2
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