Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021

Name: Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
Brand: Apple
SKU: TI-GSRF MK6A3LL/A
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (15424 reviews)

★★★★★ 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 $174

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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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Owner sentiment has held steady over time

95/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 28 sources · Oct 2026

Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

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.
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 10.8

Screen 78

Battery 96.1

Feature 88.7

Storage 83.5

User Sentiment 98.4

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

SpecsOur scores

Spec	Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation	Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG	Vekfulpc T60 Pro	UMIDIGI Active T1
CPU	Apple A13 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450)	2800 MHz	2.2 GHz	2000 MHz
RAM (GB)	3	16	8	8	8	16
Storage (GB)	256	256	128	256	256	128
Screen	10.2" 2160x1620	12.7" 2944x1840	14.6" 2960x1848	11.2" 3200x2136	13.4"	11"
OS	iPadOS	Android 14	Android 12	Android 14	Android 15	Android
Stylus	true	true	true	true	true	true
Cellular	false	false	false	false	true	true
Battery (Wh)	32	-	-	-	-	-
		Compare	Compare	Compare	Compare	Compare

Product	CPU	GPU	RAM	Screen	Battery	Feature	Storage	User Sentiment	Connectivity	Social Proof
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation	7	8.9	10.8	78	96.1	88.7	83.5	98.4	30.1	99.3
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare	69.2	66.3	92.7	97.1	89.5	96.9	83.5	94.5	93	89.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Compare	97.2	95.2	66	97.4	90.8	96.2	68.5	65.9	78.2	92.7
Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare	97.3	95.3	66	98.8	84.6	52.9	83.5	88.3	78.2	92.7
Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare	93.1	89	66	62.7	86.7	88.7	74	55.3	59.9	85.4
UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare	83.2	79.5	87.4	28.6	86.7	77.2	53.6	88.3	88.3	72

Price

Value & Pricing

From $174 12 offers across 2 retailers

Best Buy 11 offers From $174

Space Gray Used Best Price $174 Space Gray Refurbished $200 Space Gray Used $200 Space Gray Refurbished $270 Space Gray Used $270

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Silver Refurbished $270 Silver $299 Space Gray Used $349 Space Gray Refurbished $349 Space Gray Refurbished $400 Silver Refurbished $450

Newegg 1 offer From $224

Silver Refurbished Out of Stock $224

Price History

New Refurbished

Usage Scores

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Other Configurations14

iPad iMieet 9th Generation Case 2021/ 8thLight Blue$46 iPad 10.2" iPad 9th Gen2.65 GHz3GB64GBSpace Gray$188 iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple M2 4GB64GBSilver$224 iPad 10.2" 9th GenN/A64GB64GBSilver$239 iPad 10.2" Refurbished Excellent 9th GenApple M2 256GBSpace Gray$251 iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple M2 3GB64GBSilver$264 iPad 10.2" 9th GenApple M2 3GB64GBSpace Gray$430 iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple M2 64GBSpace Gray$599 iPad 10.2" iPad 9th Gen2.60GHz3GB64GBSilver

Show all 14 configurations

iPad 10.2" 9th GenN/A8GB64GBSilver iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationApple A13 Bionic256GBSpace Gray iPad 10.2" 9th GenA13 Bionic256GBSpace Gray iPad 10.2" 9th GenerationA13 Bionic4GB256GBSilver A2602

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