Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Silver
The dual-core A9 chip and 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution still deliver a sharp, clear viewing experience for basic tasks. Its refurbished condition and 32GB storage position it as an ultra-affordable entry point into the iPad ecosystem. This device is best for casual readers and users needing a simple, lightweight tablet for web browsing or streaming standard-definition video.
CPU 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
20 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong portability (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong affordability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor |
| Cores | 2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.8 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 5th Gen A1822 9.7" | 7 | 6.6 | 5 | 71.9 | 32.2 | 35.3 | 9.2 | 57.2 | 71 | 8.9 | 70.1 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.2 | 76 | 80.8 | 95.9 | 88.1 | 99 | 92.8 | 78.2 | 49.4 | 77.4 | 7.5 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.4 | 15.9 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.3 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 39.7 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall19.8
- Reading43.1
- Student37.3
- Business12.2
- Art Design20.2
- Productivity10.8
- Entertainment24.8
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations8
iPad 9.7" 5th generation1.65 GHz none32GB32GBSilverCA$128iPad 9.7" 5th GenerationApple Ax2GB128GBSpace GrayCA$140iPad 9.7" 5A92GB32GBSpace GrayCA$154A1822CA$169iPad 9.7" 5th GenApple M2 2GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" 5th GenerationApple A92GB32GBSpace GrayiPad 9.7" with1.4 GHz32GB32GBGoldiPad 9.7" 5th GenerationA9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor2GB128GBGray
