Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Gold 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 (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong screen (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (32nd 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 30 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 |
| 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 | DOOGEE U11 | UMIDIGI Active T1 | MENTUME K70 | Vekfulpc T60 Pro | HOTWAV R7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Unisoc | 2000 MHz | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 11" | 11" | 10.1" | 13.4" | 10.1" 1280x800 |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 | Android | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Cellular | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | 66.4 | 90.3 | 4.8 | 70.2 | 86 | 60.1 | 54.3 | 39.1 | 32.4 | 79.9 |
| DOOGEE U11 Compare | 71.3 | 68.2 | 87.4 | 61.7 | 84.4 | 89.4 | 54.3 | 88.7 | 88.2 | 88.9 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 84.4 | 80.4 | 87.4 | 29.2 | 88.3 | 79 | 54.3 | 88.7 | 88.2 | 70.9 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 84.4 | 80.4 | 91.2 | 53.8 | 64.1 | 89.4 | 54.3 | 65.7 | 78.4 | 84.8 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 88.7 | 66.2 | 62.8 | 88.3 | 89.4 | 74.5 | 55 | 60.7 | 55 |
| HOTWAV R7 Compare | 92.4 | 88.1 | 51.9 | 9.9 | 93.7 | 60.7 | 74.5 | 88.7 | 84.9 | 84.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 5 offers From $89
Best Buy 10 offers From $93
Newegg 5 offers From $115
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
