Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad 2 vs iPad (5th generation)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad 2
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iPad (5th generation)
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The short verdict

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iPad 2
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iPad (5th generation)
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Choose the iPad (5th generation) if
  • Lighter in the hand (469 vs 601 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPad 20 wins
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Why pick theiPad (5th generation)1 win
−132 gLighter in the hand469 vs 601 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference
Display type
9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Memory1 difference
Storage
16GB
32GB, 128GB
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
2.1
4.2
Body2 differences
Dimensions
241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight
601 g
469 g
Design2 differences
Dimensions
height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm) · width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) · depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
height: 9.4 inches (240 mm) · width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm) · depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
Weights
1.33 pounds (601 g) · 1.35 pounds (613 g) · 1.34 pounds (607 g)
1.03 pounds (469 g), 1.05 pounds (478 g)
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