Apple iPad 9th Gen
$3292021
Pros
- Best budget iPad — unbeatable value at $329
- A13 Bionic still handles everyday tasks and light gaming well
- 10.2" Retina display is sharp and color-accurate for the price
- Center Stage camera keeps you centered in video calls
- Strong iPadOS app ecosystem with years of software updates
Cons
- Thick bezels and Home button design feels outdated
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Only supports 1st gen Apple Pencil (charges via Lightning)
- 3 GB RAM struggles with demanding multitasking
- Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 are behind modern standards
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 15 (upgradable to iPadOS 17+) |
| Body | |
| Weight | 487 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi |
| Capacity | 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh) |
| Display | |
| Size | 10.2 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Storage | |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Cellular | |
| Stylus Support | |
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