Apple iPad 9 10.2-inch
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Product Overview
The 9th-gen Apple iPad (officially marketed as iPad 10.2) is the 2021 mainstream tablet by Apple. An incremental update, it remains largely unchanged from the 2020 model, with the new front-facing camera and iPadOS 15 being the most notable changes.
While in the past the front-facing camera on the standard iPad had been elementary (1.2MP only), the new 12MP camera allows owners to use the iPad 9th for video calls more enjoyably. It is also able to record videos at FHD, bringing the front camera in line with the rear, main camera.
In terms of downsides, the new iPad 10.2 uses the same A13 Bionic chip from a 2019. It has no new sensors or compelling features, either. The same display panel from last year is reused as well.
Apple did double the storage space on the new iPad, though it still is low compared to alternatives on the market.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Good battery life
- iPadOS 15
- Good front-facing camera
Cons
- Poor display performance
- Lightening connector is old
What external reviewers found
External score 81%
Pros
- Great screen
- Excellent performance
- Decent performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- No multi-user support
- No Apple Pencil support
- No support for multiple user accounts
- No stereo sound
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Specifications
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External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Apple iPad (2021) is faster than anything else in the price category. It runs even the most challenging apps and games without breaking a sweat. The screen is large, sharp, and bright enough to handle all the content you can throw at it. With a starting price of $329, the Apple iPad is a bargain.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No stereo speakers
- No multi-user support
gsmarena[2]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)The iPad 10.2 (2021), also known as the 9th generation iPad is quite a familiar device. It is pretty much impossible to beat as an entry point into the Apple ecosystem. If you don't mind rocking Android instead, there are plenty of options below or around the EUR 350 mark.
Pros
- Sleek, attractive design
- Good battery life
- Decent performance
Cons
- Screen flash isn’t great
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 2021 Apple iPad is powered by the 2019 A13 Bionic, and it has access to 3 GB of RAM. Despite the older SoC, the iPad delivers a strong performance in the benchmarks compared to the competition. The two speakers at the bottom provide a well-balanced sound including some bass at medium volumes.
Pros
- Very good performance
- Good battery life
- Long-lasting SoC
- High-quality case
Cons
- Display could be brighter
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 90% (normalized by Neofiliac)For $329, the ninth-generation iPad is a killer deal. It performs better than pricier Android competitors, has a nice display well-suited for work and play. Although iPadOS 15 is a significant improvement over its predecessors, it's not going to replace your laptop operating system full time.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Excellent front-facing camera
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No multi-device support
- No support for multiple user accounts
t3[5]
Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)The new processor here is the Apple A13, which is an upgrade from the A12 chip used in the previous model. As mentioned before, the Apple Pencil (1st Gen) is supported here, and though its charging system is less slick than the newer version, there's no issue when it comes to accuracy or general performance. This is still the best cheap tablet if you want something that can be a surprisingly powerful creative tool as well as a way to watch video and browse social media. It's a shame that it still doesn't offer proper stereo sound, considering how many people will use it to watch videos on.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Great screen
- Great battery life
Cons
- No stereo sound
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
tomsguide[6]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)Apple's iPad 2021 is a well-made tablet that offers a great screen, smooth performance, and good battery life for a reasonable price. It's the cheapest iPad Apple sells, but it doesn't feel cheap, and the upgraded internals and selfie camera are meaningful improvements over the prior iPad. Apple advertises the iPad 2021 as lasting up to 10 hours of use (surfing the web or watching video) on a full battery, or up to 9 hours if you're on a cellular connection.
Pros
- Great screen
- Better battery life than last year's iPad
- Long battery life
Cons
- Slightly dated design
- No Apple Pencil support
wired[7]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)Apple finally brought its True Tone technology to the 10.2-inch screen. You get more storage in the base model than ever before, but 64 GB still feels a bit lacking. The front-facing camera has been upgraded to a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. Battery life can be iffy at times.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Great battery life
- Long-lasting battery
Cons
- No second-gen Apple Pencil support
- Battery life could be better
References
- ^ Apple iPad (2021) review: Bare minimum update still beats the competition. [androidauthority].
- ^ Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) review. [gsmarena].
- ^ 2021 Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) review: Subtle improvements for the most affordable Apple tablet. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Apple iPad (2021) Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review: small updates, still top value. [t3].
- ^ Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) review. [tomsguide].
- ^ Review: Apple iPad (2021). [wired].
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