iPad (6th generation) vs iPad (9th generation)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 26 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad (6th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad (9th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	iPad (6th generation)	iPad (9th generation)
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	12.9 inches bestbuy.com	10.2 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2732 x 2048 bestbuy.com	2160 x 1620 bestbuy.com
Chip	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU bestbuy.com	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine bestbuy.com
Storage	128 gigabytes bestbuy.com	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	24.06 ounces bestbuy.com	17.1 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,099.00 bestbuy.com	$329.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad (6th generation): Refresh rate. iPad (9th generation): Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad (6th generation) if

• More storage — 128 GB vs 64 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick iPad (9th generation) if

• Lighter — 17.1 ounces vs 24.06 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $329.99 vs $1,099 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The iPad offers more storage (128 GB vs 64 GB); the iPad counters with lighter (17.1 ounces vs 24.06 ounces) and lower starting price ($329.99 vs $1,099). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Winner: iPad (9th generation)

iPad (6th generation): 6.2/10

iPad (9th generation): 7.4/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad (6th generation)	iPad (9th generation)
Screen size	12.9 inches	10.2 inches
Resolution	2732 x 2048	2160 x 1620
Chip	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine
RAM	8 gigabytes	3 gigabytes
Storage	128 gigabytes	64 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	10 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad (9th generation).

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