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Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:?

Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 41 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

9.7

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 52% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (41)
25 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 16 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 80%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
16GB64GBCheck price
Other versions:
32GB

What reviewers say about the Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)

Based on 25 · 18

Reviewers love the light, slim body, fast performance and long battery, but the cameras and screen sharpness disappoint most.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)

Based on 197 owners sharing their experience in online comments

66%positive16%mixed18%negative

Owners prize its lasting usefulness, strong sound and games, while aging software and hardware cause slowdowns and app problems.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report cracked glass, failing home buttons, broken speakers and charging problems, often after several years of use.21
  • Newer apps often stop working on the old iOS, with Netflix, Zoom and App Store downloads failing, and some apps like iMovie missing.13
  • Owners say it slows down badly after iOS updates, especially iOS 9, with laggy apps and slow browsing.11
  • Apps freeze, crash or restart10
  • Owners report the battery drains quickly or stops charging, with charging working only after switching the iPad off first.6
  • Owners say the cameras produce fuzzy, blurry images, which they find weak for the price.3
  • Owners say limited RAM, small storage and a low-resolution screen make it feel outdated next to newer iPads.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

22%

4.0

Performance

20%

4.6

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.7
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.3
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process, which is larger than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 16 GB of internal storage, which is less than 78.8% of tablets and equal to 14.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
?
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×768
This tablet has a 1024×768 screen, which is less sharp than 90.5% of tablets and equal to 2.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
132 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 132 ppi, which is lower than 97.6% of tablets and equal to 0.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
0.7 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 0.7 MP resolution, which is lower than 99.4% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
6,930 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,930 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 53.4% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 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
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
iOS
This tablet uses the iOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 98.5%.
Update support duration
long
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
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
601 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 601 g, which is heavier than 77.6% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say

Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (41)
    25 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 16 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 29.3% higher sentiment score
    9.7 vs 7.5
  • Supports AirPlay streaming
    This tablet supports AirPlay streaming, while the average tablet does not. 7.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 10 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (410 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    410 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (41)
    25 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 16 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 29.3% higher sentiment score
    9.7 vs 7.5
  • 4 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (8 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 4
  • 10 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (410 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    410 nits vs 400 nits
  • Supports AirPlay streaming
    This tablet supports AirPlay streaming, while the average tablet does not. 7.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Longer update support
    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 extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 7.3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (0.7 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    0.7 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS vs Android
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.31 vs 7.6).
    7.31 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX543MP2 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX543MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 75% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 69.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (200 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    200 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    March 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×768 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×768 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 40.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (132 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    132 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (962:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    962:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 7.3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (0.7 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    0.7 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS vs Android
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Apple iPad 2 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 22.7% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (601 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    601 g vs 490 g
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    8.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • 41.2 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    241.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
91Tech
≈ estimated
22/05/2020
Retrospective review · daily use and iOS 9 performance
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi no longer holds up well because of slow software, so it is best kept only for light streaming.
4.0
91Tech
≈ estimated
13/07/2019
Retrospective review · 2019 use and iOS 9 performance
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi no longer holds up well today because its software is outdated.
8.0
Tech Jamie
≈ estimated
19/09/2013
Software update experience · iOS 7 install and app check
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi has run smoothly since the update and is recommended, though some newer features are missing.
9.0
Luke4Smith
≈ estimated
26/06/2011
Home-use review · daily features, camera and photo tests
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is loved as a home tablet, though its weight with headphones and limited video upload are the main drawbacks.
7.0
Jon Rettinger
≈ estimated
04/04/2011
Long-term review · one month of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is the best tablet available now, but upgrading from the iPad 1 is hard to justify.
9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
02/04/2011
Full review · one week of daily use
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is a fantastic tablet with a noticeable speed gain, though the cameras let it down.
9.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
17/03/2011
Full review · real-life battery and camera tests
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is a great tablet with a thin design, though the platform feels dated.
8.0
Jon Rettinger
≈ estimated
14/03/2011
Full review · browsing, app use and cover tests
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is recommended for buyers new to iPad who accept iOS limits, but not a compelling upgrade for owners.
9.0
Jonathan Morrison
≈ estimated
16/03/2011
Hands-on review · cameras, GarageBand and iMovie tests
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is a worthy upgrade if you own the first iPad, mainly for the cameras and gaming.
7.0
ijustinereviews
≈ estimated
14/03/2011
First impressions · camera, GarageBand, iMovie and games
Verdict
Apple iPad 2 WiFi is nice to have, but existing iPad owners do not need to upgrade.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
21/03/2011
Hands-on test · Business use
Verdict
The iPad 2 sets the standard for tablets, with excellent battery life, though owners of the original gain little by upgrading.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
17/03/2011
Hands-on review · Tablet upgrade
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is the best tablet you can buy, but owners of the original iPad have little reason to upgrade.
9.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
16/03/2011
Personal review · Smart Cover focus
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 feels noticeably faster than the original, and its Smart Cover works well as a stand, though the back still needs protecting.
8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
11/03/2011
Full review · Thinner iPad refresh
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 refines an already excellent tablet, with easy software, a huge app range and long battery life, though its camera is mediocre.
7.0
3g.co.uk
≈ estimated
2011
Full review · Media and email
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is sleek, speedy and good for magazines and email, but missing Flash video and dated iTunes software let it down.
9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
17/07/2011
Review · Design and value
Verdict
The iPad 2 is still a strong buy at its lower price, with a great design and battery, though it lacks Flash and a Retina screen.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
12/04/2011
Full review · Screen and cameras
Verdict
The iPad 2 is a fast, light tablet with the best screen seen on a tablet so far, held back by weak cameras and a display that isn't very sharp.
9.0
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
06/05/2011
Lab test · Speed and battery
Verdict
The iPad 2 is a faster, smoother upgrade of the first iPad with long battery life, but its cameras don't seem worth the money.
9.0
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
27/04/2011
Long-term test · Ecosystem focus
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is a fast, easy tablet with a huge app store, excellent display and long battery life, held back by weak cameras and a closed system.
7.4
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
23/03/2011
Lab test · Speed and battery
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is thin, light and fast, with easy software and a unique app range, but its cameras only suit video calls and the display scratches easily.
7.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
22/06/2011
Lab test · Display and battery
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 has an excellent screen that stays readable in bright sunlight and about 6.5 hours of battery life in worst-case use, but its cameras disappoint.
5.0
heise.de
≈ estimated
27/03/2011
Review · Slimmer redesign
Verdict
The iPad 2 is a slimmer, faster tablet with a useful Smart Cover stand, but no Flash and a screen that trails the iPhone 4.
8.0
allesebook.de
≈ estimated
26/03/2011
Long-term test · eBook reading
Verdict
The iPad 2 reads ebooks well indoors with adjustable brightness and fonts, but glare and blurry text outdoors leave it behind a dedicated e-reader.
8.0
planetoftech.de
≈ estimated
23/11/2016
Review · Design and cameras
Verdict
The iPad 2 is a slimmer, more comfortable tablet, but owners of the first iPad don't need to upgrade.
7.0
quechoisir.org
≈ estimated
25/03/2011
Consumer test · Everyday tablet
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is a simple, intuitive tablet with a good touchscreen and 9 to 11 hours of battery, but activation requires a computer and iTunes.
8.8
01net.com
✓ explicit
25/03/2011
Hands-on test · Speed and cameras
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is thinner and faster than before, close to a laptop for demanding apps, but its screen is unchanged and it lacks SD card and USB ports.
9.0
clubic.com
≈ estimated
16/03/2011
Hands-on test · Apps and accessories
Verdict
The iPad 2 handles GarageBand and iMovie well, but its Smart Cover only protects the screen and adds 130g.
9.0
lemondenumerique.ouest-france.fr
≈ estimated
11/04/2011
Hands-on test · Browsing and battery
Verdict
The iPad 2 is smooth and fast, lasting 9 hours 15 minutes of continuous video, but media still has to go through iTunes.
9.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
04/04/2011
Full review · Thinner redesign
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is thinner, faster and better designed than the first model, though its rear camera disappoints and the Smart Cover offers little protection.
8.0
tecnetico.com
≈ estimated
31/03/2011
Personal review · Camera and browsing
Verdict
The Apple iPad 2 is a faster, well-built tablet that's easy to use, though its cameras struggle in low light and it's not worth upgrading from the original.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)

  • Sleek and significantly thinner design compared to the original iPad
  • Improved performance with the dual-core A5 chip, providing faster app loading and web browsing
  • Excellent battery life, often cited as lasting up to 10 hours or more during video playback
  • Introduction of front and rear-facing cameras for FaceTime and video calls
  • Vast ecosystem of tablet-optimised apps available through the App Store
  • Lightweight and highly portable for a 9.7-inch tablet

What customers don't like about Apple iPad 2 WiFi (16GB)

  • Poor camera quality, with both front and rear sensors producing grainy and low-resolution images
  • Lack of a Retina display, resulting in lower pixel density compared to newer models
  • No Adobe Flash support in the mobile Safari browser
  • Heavy reliance on iTunes for data transfer and content syncing
  • Lack of modern software support, as it cannot be updated past iOS 9.3.5
  • Significant performance lag and app crashes on later versions of iOS due to limited 512MB RAM

Verdict

The Apple iPad 2 (16GB WiFi) is a second-generation tablet featuring a 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display with a 1024x768 resolution at 132 ppi. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 chip and 512MB of RAM, offering significant performance and graphics improvements over its predecessor while maintaining a slim 8.8mm profile and a lightweight 601g design. Main pros include its durable aluminum build, long-lasting 10-hour battery life, and the introduction of dual cameras (720p rear and VGA front) for FaceTime video calling. However, notable cons include the lack of a high-resolution Retina display, mediocre camera sensor quality for still photography, and the absence of Adobe Flash support.

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