Apple iPad 9th Gen (10.2-inch, 2021)

35 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of Apple iPad 9th Gen (10.2-inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and camera. The performance and screen are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the design.

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Expert review by : Adam Doud (digitaltrends.com)

Apple iPad (2021) review: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

The Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best tablet you can buy, but it's not much of an upgrade over previous generations.

Great battery life Powerful internals Big upgrade to the front-facing camera Amazing software support Base storage more acceptable at 64GB

Display doesn't get bright enough Lightning port in 2021 Slow Touch ID sensor

“The iPad 10.2 (2021) is the best iPad you can buy today. There are few discernable upgrades over the previous two generations, but if you don't have one, this is the one to get. If you do, there's no point in upgrading.”

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Apple iPad (2021) Review

Powerful performance ; Multi-year OS upgrades ; Solid front-facing camera

Dated design ; Tinny speakers

Apple's 2021 base model iPad delivers strong performance and an excellent front-facing camera at a very palatable price, making it the best tablet for most people.

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Apple iPad 9th gen review: The safest iPad bet makes more sense than ever

It's not exciting, but the basic iPad is versatile.

Better A13 processor ; More storage (64/256GB) ; Center Stage camera zooms in video chats ; Works with older keyboard cases ; Headphone jack

Older design ; No USB-C ; Uses first-gen Pencil

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Phillip Tracy (laptopmag.com)

Apple iPad 2021 review

Apple's iPad 9 for 2021 relies on fast performance, long battery life, and a bright display to overcome a recycled design and some outdated features

Outstanding performance at this price ; Excellent battery life ; Bright, vivid 10.2-inch display ; Double the storage (64GB/256GB) ; Improved cameras

Recycled design ; Not compatible with Magic Keyboard/Pencil Gen 2 ; Lacks Wi-Fi 6 or 5G support ; Weak speakers ; No USB-C

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

iPad 10.2 (2021) review: same old, same gold

The iPad 10.2 (2021) brings the core iPadOS experience for a very affordable price. This is the true "iPad Pro killer" and also happens to be the best tablet in the $300 range.

The full iPadOS experience at a low cost ; TrueTone display ; 64 GB base storage ; Has a headphone jack ; Dependable battery life

Dated design ; One-sided speakers ; Lightning port ; Non-laminated screen ; Camera is not great

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Kerry Wan (zdnet.com)

iPad (2021) vs. reMarkable 2: Which productivity tablet should you buy?

For your note-taking needs, the Apple iPad (9th Generation) and reMarkable 2 are two heavyweight picks. But with $450 in hand, which one should you buy? Let's break it down.

Dec, 2024

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Expert review by : Benjamin Lucks (androidpit.com)

Apple iPad 2021 review: Last strike for Apple's tablet

Even in 2021, Apple relies on the Touch ID design in its 9th generation iPad. In this review, we explore whether the purchase is worth it!

Great software ; Fast speed ; Front camera with Center Stage ; Good build quality

Gets expensive quickly with more storage and LTE connectivity ; Lightning port ; Stereo speaker located only at the bottom ; Design is no longer groundbreaking

Overall, Apple's entry-level iPad carries a lot of baggage that the other models have already left behind. The camera is only a means to an end, the Lightning port is not "USB-C" enough, and the display also falls far behind in terms of technical...

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (reviewed.com)

Apple iPad 9th-gen (2021) Review

The iPad is a great budget tablet, and with accessories, it becomes much more.

Great performance ; Extremely versatile ; Excellent value

Display could use an upgrade ; Weak speakers ; Design feels old

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Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Alex Wawro (tomsguide.com)

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) review

The Apple iPad 2021 updates the classic tablet with A13 Bionic speed, a much better selfie camera, and little else.

Bright, vibrant screen ; Great front-facing camera ; Speedy performance thanks to A13 Bionic ; Good battery life

Design feels dated ; No support for Magic Keyboard/2nd Gen Apple Pencil

But if you're shopping for a new tablet, it's hard to find something better than the iPad 2021 in the same price range. If you're open to Android, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a more expensive tablet with a great screen and better battery life than the...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (creativebloq.com)

Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review

The iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) offers more storage, a nicer screen, and a clever new front camera for video calls.

Great screen ; Good storage options ; Apple Pencil support

No USB-C support ; Not Apple Pencil 2nd Gen ; Mediocre rear camera

The iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) makes itself a stronger competitor to the iPad Air thanks to some smart new additions, but it would be a huge quality of life upgrade if it had Apple Pencil 2. Still, as a budget drawing tablet, nothing else matches it.

Sep, 2021