Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 2021
The A13 Bionic chip keeps the 10.2-inch Retina display responsive for everyday tasks, though its 3GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking. The 12MP rear camera with Center Stage and a 485g build make it a practical, lightweight device for casual use. This iPad is best for students and families needing an affordable tablet for streaming, reading, and basic apps.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong screen (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average ram (11th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (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 202693/100
Buyers praised the excellent condition, smooth performance, and great value of this renewed iPad for browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and drawing. One charger did not work and a volume issue was noted, but overall satisfaction was high.
- Arrived in pristine condition, works like new, smooth performance, great value for browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and drawing.
- Excellent battery life exceeding expectations for pleasure and small business use.
- Included charger did not work in one case, but product otherwise perfect.
- One unit had a volume adjustment error, though price was considered fair.
- Q1 202694/100
Buyers report iPads look and perform like new, with quick shipping, great battery life, and easy setup. A common issue is receiving an incorrect power block.
- Devices arrive in pristine condition, no scratches, and look brand new.
- Battery life excellent, holds charge well, and devices fully functional.
- Incorrect power block shipped for some; must be 20W or shows 'Not Charging'.
- Great value vs. buying new, saves $100-200, buyers recommend.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.65 GHz |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
Display
| Size | 10.2" |
| Resolution | 2160x1620 |
Connectivity
| Cellular | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2" 9th 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 | 2.65 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2800 MHz | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1000 | 1024 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 10.2" 2160x1620 | 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 | 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 | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen | 56.7 | 58.5 | 10.9 | 71.2 | 29.7 | 15.1 | 29.5 | 88.2 | 25.1 | 85.3 |
| 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.
