Apple iPad 9.7" 5 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
The 2017 iPad’s 9.7-inch Retina display and iPadOS ecosystem remain its core strengths for basic tasks, despite the aging A9 chip and 2GB of RAM. Its "excellent cosmetics" refurbished condition and included aftermarket charger make it a low-cost entry point into Apple's tablet experience. This device is best for casual readers and those wanting a simple media consumption tablet on a tight budget.
CPU A9
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2560x1600
OS iOS
32 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sharpness (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2560x1600 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | 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 | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5 | 7 | 6.6 | 5 | 78.3 | 32.2 | 35.3 | 9.2 | 95.1 | 78.5 | 30.1 | 90.2 | 82.7 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 78.2 | 24.4 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.8 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 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 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 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 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall32.4
- Reading63.1
- Student54.4
- Business23.9
- Art Design26.6
- Productivity17.1
- Entertainment35.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations8
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