Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray

★★★★☆ 4.4 (218)

The A9 chip with its 64-bit architecture and 9.7-inch Retina display deliver smooth app performance and sharp 2048x1536 resolution for reading. Touch ID provides secure, convenient unlocking alongside a refined aluminum build that remains portable at 468g. This tablet is best for students and casual users who prioritize a dependable, affordable device for e-books, web browsing, and basic media consumption.

CPU A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iOS
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray tablet
31 Overall Score
Price $110
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong affordability (73rd percentile) 73rd
  • Strong portability (71st percentile) 71st
  • Strong screen (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average ram (5th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (7th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (7th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 4.8★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '23: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 4.5★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '24: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.0★ · 3 reviews141111224322223Q1 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q2 '23Q4 '23Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 31 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 7
GPU 6.6
RAM 5
Screen 67.6
Battery 32.2
Feature 45.4
Storage 55.1
Sharpness 57.2
Eye Comfort 48.2
Portability 71
Connectivity 30.1
Social Proof 86.2
Affordability 73.1
Water Resistance 46.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor

Memory & Storage

RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB

Display

Size 9.7"
Resolution 2048x1536
Panel LCD

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C 0
Cellular No

Features

Stylus Support No
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Face Unlock Yes

Physical

Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
OS iOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Antemper D126B-DP Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 URAO G140L
CPU A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio Apple M2 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 AMD Ryzen 3 1200
RAM (GB) 2 8 8 8 8 6
Storage (GB) 128 128 256 128 128 256
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536 12.7" 2944x1840 11" 2560x1600 11" 11" 2560x1600 14.1"
OS iOS Android 14 Android 15 Android 15 Android 12 Android 16
Stylus false true false true true true
Cellular false false false true false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMScreenBatteryFeatureStorageSharpnessPortabilityConnectivitySocial ProofAffordability
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 76.6567.632.245.455.157.27130.186.273.1
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Compare 51.148.877.693.188.999.466.687.543.692.893.233.6
Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare 77.774.86683.485.832.274.789.292.16397.951.4
Antemper D126B-DP Compare 89.482.56630.272.688.855.10071.390.265.6
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Compare 58.356.86682.280.199.966.689.259.277.395.938.5
URAO G140L Compare 55.65351.654.486.995.374.700.777.37247.6

Price

Value & Pricing

From $110 3 offers across 1 retailer
Best Buy 3 offers From $110
Gold Refurbished Best Price $110 Gray Refurbished Out of Stock $110 Gray Refurbished Out of Stock $110

Price History

$108 $110 $112 $114 $116 Jul 5Aug 22Sep 14Oct 17Nov 13 $110

Usage Scores

Overall (31.2)Reading (50.9)Student (50.1)Business (22.9)Art Design (26)Productivity (18.7)Entertainment (35.1)
  • Overall31.2
  • Reading50.9
  • Student50.1
  • Business22.9
  • Art Design26
  • Productivity18.7
  • Entertainment35.1

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

31
Overall Scoreout of 100
Price $110
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Also available open box & refurbished:
Refurbished $110 Best Buy

Other Configurations8

iPad 9.7" 5A92GB32GBSpace Gray$79iPad 9.7" 5th GenApple M2 2GB32GBSpace Gray$85iPad 9.7" 5th GenerationApple A92GB32GBSpace Gray$85iPad 9.7" with1.4 GHz32GB32GBGold$89iPad 9.7" 5th generation1.65 GHz none32GB32GBSilver$100iPad 9.7" 5th GenerationApple Ax2GB128GBSpace Gray$111iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7"1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor2GB32GBSilver$119A1822

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