Apple iPad 9.7" with 2017, 32GB, 32GB, Gold
The A9 chip and 2048x1536 Retina display deliver sharp visuals for reading and streaming, while the 454g aluminum build remains portable for handheld use. At a refurbished price point, it provides access to iPadOS and the App Store at minimal cost, though 32GB storage limits offline media. This device suits casual readers and video streamers who prioritize a lightweight tablet over multitasking or productivity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average storage (9th percentile)
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)
- Below average feature (16th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 1.4 GHz |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | 802.11abg |
| Cellular | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" with | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | Antemper D126B-DP | URAO G140L | MENTUME K30 K70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.4 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor (2.50 GHz ) | 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 14.1" | 10.1" |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" with | 15.4 | 14.5 | 97.5 | 67.6 | 32.2 | 16.3 | 9.2 | 57.2 | 78.5 | 25.2 | 86.2 | 82.6 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Compare | 69.8 | 67.6 | 66 | 90.9 | 88.9 | 91.9 | 66.6 | 48 | 54.6 | 63 | 93.2 | 47.1 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 77.7 | 74.8 | 66 | 83.4 | 85.8 | 32.2 | 74.7 | 89.2 | 92.1 | 63 | 97.9 | 51.4 |
| Antemper D126B-DP Compare | 89.4 | 82.5 | 66 | 30.2 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 90.2 | 65.6 |
| URAO G140L Compare | 55.6 | 53 | 51.6 | 54.4 | 86.9 | 95.3 | 74.7 | 0 | 0.7 | 77.3 | 72 | 47.6 |
| MENTUME K30 K70 Compare | 69.8 | 67.6 | 91 | 54.4 | 66 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 77.3 | 86.2 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall34.3
- Reading50.3
- Student55.2
- Business25.1
- Art Design32.5
- Productivity23.3
- Entertainment40.5
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