Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021

★★★★★ 4.9 (15,424)

The A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine keeps the 10.2-inch Retina display responsive, while True Tone and 500 nits brightness ensure clear viewing in varied lighting. A 12MP front camera with Center Stage and a fingerprint-resistant coating add practical value for video calls and daily handling. This tablet is best for students and casual users who want a reliable 256GB cellular device for media consumption and reading.

CPU Apple A13 Bionic
RAM 3 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 10.2" 2160x1620
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
Battery 32 Wh
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021 tablet
61 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong feature (89th percentile) 89th

Cons

  • Below average cpu (7th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (9th percentile)
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
95/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 28 sources · Oct 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 7 reviews (approx. date)Q4 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)175Q1 '22Q2 '26Q4 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q4 2026100/1005.0★5 reviews

    Buyers praised the iPad's display, performance, Apple Pencil support, and value. One noted preferring it over the iPad Air 5 due to price and Touch ID.

    • Display is vibrant, crisp, and immersive for media and productivity.
    • Performance is fast and handles multitasking, editing, and streaming smoothly.
    • Apple Pencil compatibility enhances creativity and note-taking precision.
    • Value for money, especially compared to iPad Air 5, with savings for accessories.
  2. Q2 2026100/1005.0★7 reviews

    All reviewers in Q2 2026 gave 5 stars, praising the refurbished iPad's like-new condition, smooth performance, and great value.

    • Device looks and works like new, with no dents or scratches.
    • Excellent value for the price, especially during sales.
    • Smooth performance with the A13 chip and ample 256GB storage.
    • Battery lasts all day; lightweight and portable for travel or work.

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 7
GPU 8.9
RAM 10.9
Screen 78
Battery 96.1
Feature 88.7
Storage 83.5
User Sentiment 98.3
Connectivity 30.1
Social Proof 99.3

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Apple A13 Bionic
Cores 6

Memory & Storage

RAM 3 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Expandable No

Display

Size 10.2"
Resolution 2160x1620
Panel IPS
Brightness 500 nits

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth ✓
USB-C 0
Cellular No

Features

Stylus Support Yes
Stylus Model Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Face Unlock No

Physical

Weight 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs
Battery 32 Wh
OS iPadOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation 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 A13 Bionic 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) 256 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 true true true true true true
Cellular false false false false false true
Battery (Wh) 32 - 47 - - -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMScreenBatteryFeatureStorageUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation 78.910.97896.188.783.598.330.199.3
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Compare 97.796.692.799.791.386.896.998.363.965.9
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare 73.392.698.999.598.884.59809380.6
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare 69.166.392.797.189.596.983.594.49389.4
Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare 97.395.36698.884.65383.588.278.292.6
Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare 93.1896662.786.688.77455.359.985.3

Usage Scores

Overall (61.2)Reading (74.3)Student (66.6)Business (51.1)Art Design (55.9)Productivity (50.2)Entertainment (59.7)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations15

iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple M2 3GB64GBSilveriPad 10.2" 9th GenerationA13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine3GB64GBSpace GrayiPad 10.2" 9th GenApple M2 3GB64GBSpace GrayiPad 10.2" iPad 9th Gen2.60GHz3GB64GBSilveriPad 10.2" 9th GenN/A64GB64GBSilveriPad 10.2" 9th GenN/A8GB64GBSilveriPad 10.2" Refurbished Excellent 9th GenApple M2 256GBSpace GrayiPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple A13 Bionic256GBSpace GrayiPad 10.2" iPad 9th Gen2.65 GHz3GB64GBSpace Gray
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