Apple iPad (6th generation) vs Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016]

The short verdict

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

We haven’t scored the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016] yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

iPad (6th generation)

9.0

iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016]

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Choose the iPad (6th generation) if

Students and casual users who want Pencil support

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Choose the iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016] if

Lighter in the hand (437 vs 469 g)

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At a glance

Key differences

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

Why pick theiPad (6th generation)0 wins

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

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Why pick theiPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016]1 win

−32 gLighter in the hand437 vs 469 g

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Display1 difference

Resolution

2048 x 1536

1536x2048

Performance1 difference

Chipset

A10 Fusion

Apple A9 X

Memory1 difference

Storage

32GB / 128GB

32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB

Camera1 difference

Primary camera

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12 MP

Body1 difference

Weight

469 g

437 g

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iPad (6th generation) vs iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st generation) [2016]

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

Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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