Apple iPad (3rd generation) vs Apple iPad (6th generation)

The short verdict

iPad (6th generation) is scored, the other is pending

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iPad (3rd generation)

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iPad (6th generation)

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iPad (3rd generation)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theiPad (3rd generation)0 wins

No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.

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Why pick theiPad (6th generation)1 win

−183 gLighter in the hand469 vs 652 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

Retina (IPS LED-backlit Multi-Touch)

Battery & Charging1 difference

Capacity

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi

32.4 Wh Li-Po · up to 10h Wi‑Fi / video / music (9h cellular web)

Memory1 difference

Storage

16GB, 32GB, 64GB

32GB / 128GB

Connectivity1 difference

Bluetooth

4.0

4.2

Body2 differences

Dimensions

241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm

240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm

Weight

652 g

469 g

Design2 differences

Dimensions

height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm) · width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) · depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)

height: 9.4 inches (240 mm) · width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm) · depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)

Weights

1.44 pounds (652 g), 1.46 pounds (662 g)

1.03 pounds (469 g), 1.05 pounds (478 g)

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iPad (3rd generation) vs iPad (6th generation)

iPad (6th generation) is scored, the other is pending

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