Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Silver
The dual-core A9 chip and 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution still deliver a sharp, clear viewing experience for basic tasks. Its refurbished condition and 32GB storage position it as an ultra-affordable entry point into the iPad ecosystem. This device is best for casual readers and users needing a simple, lightweight tablet for web browsing or streaming standard-definition video.
CPU 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
20 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong portability (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong affordability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor |
| Cores | 2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" | Lenovo Yoga Tab ZAFR0928US-ZG38C06984 | BESTTAB T60 | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | Antemper D126B-DP | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 3 mobile platform with six-core processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio | Apple M2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 11.1" 3200x2000 | 12" | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 11" 2560x1600 |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" | 7 | 6.6 | 5 | 71.8 | 32.2 | 35.3 | 9.2 | 57.2 | 71 | 8.9 | 70 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab ZAFR0928US-ZG38C06984 Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 83.8 | 98 | 85.4 | 87 | 83.5 | 99.1 | 75.3 | 77.3 | 27.6 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 39.6 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 77.7 | 74.8 | 66 | 83.4 | 85.8 | 32.2 | 74.7 | 89.2 | 92.1 | 63 | 51.4 |
| Antemper D126B-DP Compare | 89.4 | 82.5 | 66 | 30.2 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 65.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Compare | 58.3 | 56.8 | 66 | 82.2 | 80.1 | 99.9 | 66.6 | 89.2 | 59.1 | 77.3 | 38.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 5, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall19.7
- Reading43.1
- Student37.3
- Business12.2
- Art Design20.2
- Productivity10.8
- Entertainment24.8
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Other Configurations8
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