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Apple iPad 9.7" 2017 Space Gray
The 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution remains sharp for reading and note-taking, while the built-in LTE cellular connectivity provides untethered internet access. Its lightweight 476-gram build and support for stylus input make it a practical, low-cost entry point into the Apple ecosystem. This device is best for students and casual readers who need a basic, portable tablet for digital textbooks and web browsing.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 32 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
74 Overall Score
Price $89
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Performance
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Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 2 |
| GPU | M9 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 2017 | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | UMIDIGI Active T1 | MENTUME K70 | Vekfulpc T60 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | MediaTek | 2000 MHz | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Apple M2 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 10.1" | 13.4" | 10.9" 2304x1440 |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| Stylus | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | 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" 2017 | 68.3 | 90.7 | 97.6 | 67.1 | 86.9 | 70.3 | 8.9 | 77.8 | 87.3 | 89.5 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 93.3 | 89.3 | 67.8 | 82.8 | 87.8 | 34.2 | 75.1 | 77.8 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 85.2 | 81.5 | 88 | 30.4 | 89.1 | 80.5 | 55.3 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 72.5 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 85.2 | 81.5 | 91.6 | 55.4 | 66.7 | 90.1 | 55.3 | 65.7 | 79.8 | 72.5 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.3 | 89.3 | 67.8 | 64.2 | 89.1 | 90.1 | 75.1 | 55 | 63.3 | 56.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Compare | 68.3 | 67.3 | 54.1 | 74.4 | 81.3 | 99.5 | 69.8 | 0 | 96.4 | 85.6 |
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