Apple iPad (9th generation): Specifications and What to Check Used
iPad (9th generation) · iPad 9th generation (2021)
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What the manufacturer lists for the Apple iPad (9th generation), what to check in a used listing, and eBay searches split into Refurbished, Used and Open Box.
Specification summary
| Item | Manufacturer figure (new unit) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A13 Bionic chip | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Display | 10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology (Retina) | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Connector | Lightning connector; Smart Connector; Touch ID home button | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Weight | Wi-Fi models 487 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular models 498 g | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Battery | Apple lists a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours web/video on Wi-Fi | Apple iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications |
| Release | Year introduced: 2021 (Apple) | Manufacturer page |
“n/c” means we did not find an official figure. These are the manufacturer’s published figures for new units, not measurements of any used item.
Checks specific to this model
Ask for confirmation that Activation Lock is off and the previous owner’s Apple Account is removed.
Confirm Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular and the storage size (64GB or 256GB per Apple’s specifications).
Look for a battery-health statement from the seller; Apple’s sheet gives only design figures.
General points are in the guide. Seller descriptions are the seller’s own statements; we have not verified them.
Price snapshot
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Current listings
- eBay Refurbished (Certified, Excellent, Very Good) on eBay Refurbished under eBay’s Refurbished program for approved sellers. Check eBay’s current terms and the listing for warranty and returns.As an eBay Partner, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Used on eBay Pre-owned; the seller describes the condition. Returns and warranty are whatever the listing states.
- Open Box (listed by eBay as “New other”) on eBay Unused or opened-box item. It is not an eBay Refurbished item.
Search results can include items for parts, empty boxes and accessories.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the manufacturer list for the Apple iPad (9th generation)?
Chip: A13 Bionic chip; Display: 10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology (Retina); Connector: Lightning connector; Smart Connector; Touch ID home button. Figures are for new units, from the sources linked on this page.
What should I check before buying a used Apple iPad (9th generation)?
Ask for confirmation that Activation Lock is off and the previous owner’s Apple Account is removed. Confirm Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular and the storage size (64GB or 256GB per Apple’s specifications). Look for a battery-health statement from the seller; Apple’s sheet gives only design figures.
Which eBay condition should I search for the Apple iPad (9th generation)?
eBay Refurbished (Certified, Excellent, Very Good) is a program for approved sellers, so check eBay’s current terms and the listing for warranty and returns. Used and Open Box (listed by eBay as “New other”) are not part of that program; read the listing for what applies.
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