Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Gray 2018
The 128GB storage capacity and excellent cosmetic condition make this refurbished 2018 model a practical choice for basic media consumption. Its 9.7-inch display and included aftermarket charger offer a straightforward, cost-effective entry into the iPadOS ecosystem. This tablet is best for casual users needing a reliable device for streaming video and light reading.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong screen (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average ram (4th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202660/100
Mixed reviews: one buyer delighted with value for a child, but another reports total failure after 6 months. Performance and charging are slow for some.
- Great value and condition for a kid's budget iPad
- iPad stopped working and won't charge after 6 months
- Works well for basic use but feels a little slow
- Charges slowly but battery holds charge; minor scratches on back
- Q1 202667/100
Most buyers praised the tablet's value and performance for work/study, but a few reported severe battery defects including sudden shutdowns and one explosion.
- Great value and performance for online classes and work
- Refurbished unit like new, highly recommended
- Battery dies after 10-15 minutes, shuts down
- Battery exploded, item didn't work
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | UMIDIGI Active T1 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | MENTUME K70 | Lenovo Idea Tab ZAFR0920US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | MediaTek | 2000 MHz | Apple M2 | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 10.9" 2304x1440 | 10.1" | 11" 2560x1600 |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 | Android | Android 13 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | 68 | 90.9 | 4.4 | 70.9 | 86.9 | 62.1 | 54.8 | 39.4 | 35.7 | 81 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 93.2 | 89.5 | 67.1 | 82.5 | 87.7 | 33.4 | 74.6 | 78 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 87.6 | 30 | 89.1 | 79.8 | 54.8 | 88.4 | 89.2 | 72.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Compare | 68 | 67 | 53.4 | 73.8 | 81.2 | 99.5 | 69.3 | 0 | 96.6 | 85.3 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 91.3 | 54.6 | 66.5 | 89.8 | 54.8 | 65.9 | 79.7 | 72.1 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab ZAFR0920US Compare | 59.4 | 60.6 | 67.1 | 83.2 | 81.2 | 56.3 | 74.6 | 78 | 79.7 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 3 offers From $86
Best Buy 11 offers From $93
Newegg 5 offers From $115
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
