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Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£920RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Apple A9X

Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 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.

Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB)
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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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Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 63% of tablets
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

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6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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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
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Score components

22%

6.5

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

7.8

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

7.0

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 64%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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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
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Score components:

22%

6.5

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

7.8

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.0

Software & Features

5%

7.0

Design

3%

7.5

Audio & Multimedia

6.7
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 5.4 points, which is lower than 54.2% of Tablets.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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
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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
2 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
16 nm
This tablet is built on a 16 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 55% of tablets and equal to the node used in 1% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 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
739 points
This tablet scored 739 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 51.3% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A9X
This tablet uses the Apple A9X chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 85% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 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
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than that of 69.3% of tablets and equal to that of 4.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
7,306 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,306 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 63% of tablets.
Charging speed
12 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 12 W which is slower than in 58.9% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
10 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 support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
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 receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
437 g
This tablet weighs 437 g which is lighter than 70.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
9 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 9 ms, which is lower than that of 43.3% of tablets and equal to that of 26.7% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
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
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.9% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.7% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A9X chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A9X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more storage
    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
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 111 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (511 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    511 nits vs 400 nits
  • More advanced operating system
    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
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 3.44x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A9X chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A9X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 4x more storage
    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
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 3.44x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 1,334 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    3,200 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • 8% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.16 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 111 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (511 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    511 nits vs 400 nits
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 110 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (511 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    511 nits vs 401 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    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
    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
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 4 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (12 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    12 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 11% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7,306 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    7,306 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    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
    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
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    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
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste alert
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.9 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.1 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 10.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (437 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    437 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more microphone/s
    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
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 37.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,177 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,177 points vs 1,891 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    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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    Apple iPad Pro 9 7
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 3.54x more expensive
    Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£920 vs £260).
    £920 vs £260
  • 16.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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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    Apple iPad Pro 9 7
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (6.89 vs 8.000).
    6.89 vs 8
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.42 vs 7.1).
    6.42 vs 7.1
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 37.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,177 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,177 points vs 1,891 points
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • 33.3% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (12 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    12 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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
    6.9/ 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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    Apple iPad Pro 9 7
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 2 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (2 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    2 points vs 4 points
  • 40 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (240 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    240 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 3 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019).
    March 2016
    2016 vs 2019

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB)

  • Highly portable and lightweight design (6.1mm thin, 437g)
  • Excellent True Tone display with wide color gamut and anti-reflective coating
  • Powerful quad-speaker system providing high-quality stereo sound
  • Top-notch camera system for a tablet, including 4K video and rear flash
  • Support for specialized accessories like the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
  • Fast A9X processor that handled high-end games and pro apps smoothly at launch

What customers don't like about Apple iPad Pro 9 7 (2GB + 256GB)

  • High initial price point and expensive first-party accessories
  • Limited to 2GB of RAM, which can bottleneck intensive multitasking compared to the 12.9-inch model's 4GB
  • Software limitations (iOS/iPadOS) prevented it from fully replacing a traditional laptop
  • Smaller Smart Keyboard can feel cramped for extended typing
  • Camera lens protrusion on the rear makes it sit unevenly on flat surfaces
  • No longer supports the latest iPadOS versions (capped at iPadOS 16), limiting modern app compatibility

Verdict

The 1st-generation Apple iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) features a 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048 x 1536 resolution, True Tone technology, and P3 wide color gamut. Internally, it is powered by the A9X chip with 2GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, supporting the first-generation Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. Key strengths include its ultra-portable 6.1mm thin aluminum design, a high-quality 12MP rear camera capable of 4K video, and a quad-speaker audio system. However, notable drawbacks include performance bottlenecks in modern multitasking due to the limited 2GB of RAM, lack of software support beyond iPadOS 16, and reported hardware vulnerabilities such as susceptibility to bending and battery degradation over time.

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