Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Gold 2018
The integrated cellular connectivity on this refurbished model provides always-on internet access without relying on Wi-Fi, a practical feature for a device with 32GB of storage. Its 9.7-inch display and iPadOS ecosystem make it a competent, low-cost entry point for basic media consumption. This tablet is best for users who need a simple, connected device for reading and streaming on the go.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong screen (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average ram (4th percentile)
- Below average storage (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 4 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| 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 |
| Battery | 29 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | UMIDIGI Active T1 | MENTUME K70 | Relndoo P30 | SKYEGG K15 | Nexall N90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | 2000 MHz | 2 GHz | ARM | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 128 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 11" | 10.1" | 10.1" | 11" | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | 29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | 67.9 | 67 | 4.4 | 70.9 | 96.1 | 64.1 | 15.4 | 78 | 35.6 | 81 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 87.6 | 30 | 89.1 | 79.7 | 54.9 | 88.4 | 89.2 | 72.1 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 91.3 | 54.6 | 66.4 | 89.7 | 54.9 | 66 | 79.6 | 72.1 |
| Relndoo P30 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 96.4 | 54.6 | 81.1 | 89.7 | 74.7 | 39.4 | 74 | 72.1 |
| SKYEGG K15 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 95.8 | 54.6 | 81.1 | 46 | 74.7 | 66 | 66.8 | 72.1 |
| Nexall N90 Compare | 95.2 | 93.6 | 95.8 | 30 | 87.7 | 88 | 54.9 | 78 | 63.2 | 57.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 7 offers From $66
Newegg 14 offers From $90
Price History
Usage Scores
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