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Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:10.2 inchesChipset:Apple A13 Bionic

Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

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User score

▲Better than 76% of tablets
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

22%

8.4

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

6.7

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

▲Better than 77% of tablets
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £370

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

22%

8.4

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

7.5

Camera

14%

6.7

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

9.4

Software & Features

5%

6.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

7.7
RAM capacity
3 GB
RAM capacity
3 GB
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Process node
7 nm
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,737 points
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,737 points
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,737 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 79.5% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic
★ Better than 90% of models
This tablet uses the Apple A13 Bionic chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 89.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2160×1620
Screen resolution
2160×1620
▲ Better than 74% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2160×1620 which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Pixel density
264 ppi
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
▲ Better than 37% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than in 90% of tablets and equal to that in 6.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
▼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
▲ Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
8,557 mAh
Battery capacity
8,557 mAh
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,557 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 79.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
20 W
Charging speed
20 W
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 20 W which is faster than in 60.4% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.2% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Battery life
10 hours
▼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 50% of models
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
Operating system
iPadOS
★ Better than 95% of models
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
Update support duration
long
▲ Better than 80% of models
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
▲ Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
▼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
App tracking protection
yes
▲ Better than 72% of models
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
▼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
498 g
Weight
498 g
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 498 g which is heavier than 52.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
20 ms
Pen latency
20 ms
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 20 ms, which is higher than that of 67.9% of tablets and equal to that of 8% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
▼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Apple A13 Bionic
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    Storage type
    NVMe
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (4-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    256 GB
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    iPadOS
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • 33% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    2.66 GHz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.66 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    500 nits
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Apple A13 Bionic
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    Storage type
    NVMe
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (4-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (4-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    256 GB
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 33% higher CPU speed
    CPU speed
    2.66 GHz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.66 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.38x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,737 points
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1737 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,737 points vs 729 points
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    RAM speed
    4,266 MHz
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4266 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    34.1 GB/s
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR4X
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 50% smaller process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    Neural engine support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    500 nits
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2160×1620
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2160×1620 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2160×1620 vs 1920×1200
  • 40,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    PWM dimming frequency
    40,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 Hz – >2.9k Hz
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (40000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    264 ppi
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.1 inches larger screen size
    Screen size
    10.2 inches
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.2 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.2 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports PDAF
    Phase-detection autofocus
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • 30% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    8,557 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8557 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    8,557 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports eSIM
    eSIM support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports AirPlay
    AirPlay
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    Fingerprint scanner
    yes
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    iPadOS
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Longer update support
    Update support duration
    long
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    App offloading
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    Clipboard warnings
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    Stylus tilt support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 1 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Aluminosilicate Glass
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • 1 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    3 GB
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Aluminosilicate Glass
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    ▼ Worse than 49% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen (3GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 11 ms higher pen latency
    Pen latency
    20 ms
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (20 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    20 ms vs 9 ms
  • 50.6 mm taller
    Width
    250.6 mm
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (250.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    250.6 mm vs 200.0 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pcmag.com
30/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (9th Generation, 2021) Review - PCMag
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switchtoipad.com
17/10/2021
Summary of the review
iPad, 9th generation — a review Would you like a comparison of technical specifications between this 9th Gen model and the newer 10th Gen version?
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creativebloq.com
14/10/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review - Creative Bloq
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techadvisor.com
19/10/2022
Summary of the review
iPad 10.2in (2021) review: The same, but better - Tech Advisor
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expertreviews.co.uk
13/07/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (2021) review: Keeps on improving
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whathifi.com
21/02/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (2021) review | What Hi-Fi?
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cnet.com
01/11/2023
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 9th Gen Review: Low-Cost Option May Be Best Bet for Now
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tomsguide.com
24/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) review - Tom's Guide
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uk.pcmag.com
30/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (9th Generation, 2021) - PCMag UK
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techradar.com
24/08/2022
Summary of the review
iPad 10.2 (2021) review - TechRadar
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trustedreviews.com
12/11/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (9th gen) Review
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t3.com
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review: small updates, still top of the class
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macworld.com
08/12/2021
Summary of the review
iPad (9th generation) review: Basically the same but still the best
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laptopmag.com
19/01/2022
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 2021 review - Laptop Mag
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wired.com
29/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad (2021) Review: Boring but Perfectly Fine - WIRED
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theguardian.com
24/09/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 2021 review: still the best tablet for most people
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pctipp.ch
14/10/2021
Summary of the review
Test: iPad 9. Gen. (2021)
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heise.de
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
iPad mini 6 und iPad 9 im ersten Test
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macwelt.de
26/09/2021
Summary of the review
Test: iPad 9 überzeugt durch Preis und Leistung
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stadt-bremerhaven.de
03/10/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad der neunten Generation im Test (Modell 2021)
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computerbild.de
04/10/2021
Summary of the review
iPad 10.2 (2021): Das Einsteiger-Tablet von Apple
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iphonesoft.fr
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
Les tests et avis sur l'iPad 9 2021 : comme le bon vin
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nextpit.fr
16/12/2021
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad 9 2021: Dernier tour de piste avant un arrêt au stand
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zdnet.fr
02/07/2024
Summary of the review
Meilleurs iPads 2024 : Testés et évalués par des experts
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igen.fr
06/10/2021
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad 9 : on ne change pas une équipe qui gagne
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cnetfrance.fr
27/10/2021
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad 9 (2021) : un anachronisme convaincant dans la gamme d'Apple
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iphon.fr
02/11/2021
Summary of the review
Notre avis sur l'iPad (9e génération) et ses caractéristiques techniques
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es.root-nation.com
08/12/2024
Summary of the review
iPad de Apple (2021): ¿merece la pena comprarlo en 2024?
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computerhoy.20minutos.es
18/12/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 9ª generación, análisis y opinión
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applesfera.com
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
iPad (2021), análisis: el iPad para todos, más apetecible aún
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multiplayer.it
16/10/2021
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 9, la recensione del tablet più economico con iPadOS
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global.techradar.com
24/09/2021
Summary of the review
Recensione iPad 10.2 (2021) - TechRadar
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/10/2021
Summary of the review
Recensione dell'iPad 9: un ottimo pezzo ad un prezzo davvero decente
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tech.everyeye.it
27/10/2021
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iPad 9 recensione: il tablet per tutti, con qualche compromesso
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
02/10/2021
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iPad 9 review: een geweldig stuk voor heel behoorlijk geld
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iphoned.nl
14/10/2021
Summary of the review
iPad 2021 review: niet zo spannend (maar is dat erg?)
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global.techradar.com
22/09/2021
Summary of the review
Nieuwe iPad 10.2 (2021) review
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iculture.nl
12/10/2021
Summary of the review
iPad 2021 review: onze ervaringen met de negende generatie
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Verdict

The Apple iPad 9th Generation (256GB) is an entry-level tablet featuring a 10.2-inch Retina IPS display with 2160x1620 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and True Tone technology. It is powered by the A13 Bionic chip with a Neural Engine and 3GB of RAM, providing reliable performance for everyday tasks, media consumption, and light productivity. Key features include a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage for video calls, an 8MP rear camera, stereo speakers, and a traditional Home button with Touch ID. Main pros are its ample 256GB storage capacity, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and compatibility with the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. However, notable cons include an outdated design with large bezels, a non-laminated display that creates a visible air gap, and the continued use of a Lightning port instead of USB-C.

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