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 $93
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Performance
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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 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Vekfulpc T60 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | UMIDIGI Active T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Samsung | 2.2 GHz | MediaTek | 2000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 12.1" 2560x1600 | 10.9" 2304x1440 | 13.4" | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 13 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 2017 | 67.9 | 90.9 | 97.6 | 66.5 | 86.9 | 69.6 | 8.9 | 78 | 87.4 | 89.4 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Compare | 58.8 | 96.8 | 67 | 91.1 | 91.7 | 89.7 | 66.2 | 88.4 | 66.8 | 91.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 67 | 82.9 | 81.1 | 96.6 | 83.7 | 0 | 79.6 | 95.5 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.2 | 89.5 | 67 | 63.7 | 89.1 | 89.7 | 74.7 | 55.3 | 63.2 | 85.3 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 93.2 | 89.5 | 67 | 82.5 | 87.7 | 33.3 | 74.7 | 78 | 66.8 | 97.7 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 84.9 | 81.4 | 87.6 | 30 | 89.1 | 79.7 | 54.9 | 88.4 | 89.2 | 72.1 |
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