10.2-inch iPad display
This 9th-generation iPad features a 10.2-inch screen for everyday iPadOS use.
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iPad 10.2-inch (9th generation, 2021)
Long-running budget iPad with A13 Bionic, Touch ID, and broad accessory support, widely sold for education and families.
General Information
BrandApple
NameiPad 10.2-inch (9th generation, 2021)
Product Highlights
A13 Bionic chip
The iPad is powered by an A13 Bionic chip.
Wi‑Fi and cellular connectivity
Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning, eSIM, and LTE on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models.
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th generation, 2021) with an A13 Bionic chip, iPadOS, Touch ID, and Wi‑Fi or available cellular connectivity options.
Media Reviews
PCMag4/5
Apple iPad (9th Generation, 2021) - Review 2021 - PCMag Canada
The ninth-generation iPad is described as the best tablet for most people due to its strong performance, excellent front-facing camera, and affordable price, despite its aging design.
WIRED
Apple iPad (2021) Review: Boring but Perfectly Fine | WIRED
The reviewer calls the tablet boring but perfectly fine, noting that while the upgrades are minor, it remains the most powerful and best-value option in its price range for standard tasks.
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Macworld
iPad (9th generation) review | Macworld
Although the device features a tired design and lacks major updates, it is still the best budget tablet available thanks to the strength of Apple's software ecosystem and competitive pricing.
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Radio Times3.5/5
iPad (2021) review | a competition-beating tablet
The review characterizes the iPad 2021 as a competition-beating tablet that offers solid all-around features, performance, and screen quality at a great price.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 32.4 mAh | mAh |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | hours |
| Build Material | aluminum (enclosure); recycled aluminum specified by Apple | |
| Cellular Support | Yes | |
| Connectivity Options | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning, Wi‑Fi + Cellular: LTE, eSIM | |
| Display Panel Type | IPS technology (Retina LED-backlit Multi-Touch display) | |
| Display Resolution | 2160-by-1620-pixel | |
| Expandable Storage | No | |
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | MP |
| Keyboard Support | Yes | |
| Operating System | iPadOS | |
| Processor Model | A13 Bionic chip | |
| Ram | 3 GB | GB |
| Rear Camera Resolution | 8 MP | MP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | Hz |
| Screen Size | 10.2 inches | inches |
| Storage Capacity | 64 GB | GB |
| Stylus Support | Yes | |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm | mm |
| Weight | 487 grams | grams |
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