Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
The 128GB storage capacity and excellent cosmetic condition make this refurbished 2018 model a practical choice for basic media consumption. Its 9.7-inch display and included aftermarket charger offer a straightforward, cost-effective entry into the iPadOS ecosystem. This tablet is best for casual users needing a reliable device for streaming video and light reading.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong screen (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202660/100
Mixed reviews: one buyer delighted with value for a child, but another reports total failure after 6 months. Performance and charging are slow for some.
- Great value and condition for a kid's budget iPad
- iPad stopped working and won't charge after 6 months
- Works well for basic use but feels a little slow
- Charges slowly but battery holds charge; minor scratches on back
- Q1 202667/100
Most buyers praised the tablet's value and performance for work/study, but a few reported severe battery defects including sudden shutdowns and one explosion.
- Great value and performance for online classes and work
- Refurbished unit like new, highly recommended
- Battery dies after 10-15 minutes, shuts down
- Battery exploded, item didn't work
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
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 Gen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Vekfulpc T60 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2800 MHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 1000 | 1024 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13.4" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| 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 | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | 64.2 | 90.5 | 4.7 | 70 | 84.1 | 57.6 | 65.3 | 39.5 | 30.1 | 80.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Compare | 97.7 | 96.6 | 92.7 | 99.7 | 91.3 | 86.8 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 63.9 | 65.9 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 73.3 | 92.6 | 98.9 | 99.5 | 98.8 | 84.5 | 98 | 0 | 93 | 80.6 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 69.1 | 66.3 | 92.7 | 97.1 | 89.5 | 96.9 | 83.5 | 94.4 | 93 | 89.4 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.3 | 66 | 98.8 | 84.6 | 53 | 83.5 | 88.2 | 78.2 | 92.6 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 89 | 66 | 62.7 | 86.6 | 88.7 | 74 | 55.3 | 59.9 | 85.3 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
