Apple iPad 9.7" 5 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
The 2017 iPad’s 9.7-inch Retina display and iPadOS ecosystem remain its core strengths for basic tasks, despite the aging A9 chip and 2GB of RAM. Its "excellent cosmetics" refurbished condition and included aftermarket charger make it a low-cost entry point into Apple's tablet experience. This device is best for casual readers and those wanting a simple media consumption tablet on a tight budget.
CPU A9
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2560x1600
OS iOS
32 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sharpness (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 (QHD) |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 9.7" 5 | Lenovo Yoga Tab ZAFR0928US-ZG38C06984 | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 | BESTTAB T60 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A9 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 3 mobile platform with six-core processor | 2800 MHz | Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 2.5 GHz Snapdragon |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2560x1600 | 11.1" 3200x2000 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12" | 12.4" 2800x1752 |
| OS | iOS | Android 15 | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5 | 7 | 6.6 | 5 | 78.3 | 32.2 | 35.3 | 9.2 | 95.1 | 78.5 | 30.1 | 90.2 | 82.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab ZAFR0928US-ZG38C06984 Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 83.8 | 98 | 85.4 | 87 | 83.5 | 99.1 | 75.3 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 27.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 83.5 | 80.8 | 66 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 54.5 | 83.5 | 99.3 | 59.2 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 32.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Compare | 76.9 | 78 | 66 | 90.3 | 71.7 | 68.6 | 66.6 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 88.8 | 29.3 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Compare | 58.3 | 56.8 | 66 | 95.9 | 88.1 | 99.4 | 55.1 | 78.2 | 48.9 | 77.3 | 91.6 | 33.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 19, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall32.4
- Reading63.1
- Student54.4
- Business23.9
- Art Design26.6
- Productivity17.1
- Entertainment35.1
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Other Configurations8
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