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Apple iPad (6th generation)Silver
Apple · Released March 27, 2018

iPad (6th generation)

The standard iPad that first took the Apple Pencil.

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9.0/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Storage
Finish · Silver
Buying call

The 2018 iPad brought first-gen Apple Pencil support to the standard model, paired with the A10 Fusion chip, a 9.7-inch 2048x1536 Retina display, Touch ID and a headphone jack. It was a superb all-rounder in its day. The display isn't laminated, there's no Smart Connector for keyboards, base storage is 32GB and the bezels are thick.

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Key specs
Battery
32.4 Wh Li-Po · up to 10h Wi‑Fi / video / music (9h cellular web)
Display type
Retina (IPS LED-backlit Multi-Touch)
Rear camera
8MP ƒ/2.4, autofocus, Live Photos, HDR, panorama up to
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Retina (IPS LED)
Size
9.7" (246 mm)
Resolution
2048 x 1536
Performance
Processor
A10 Fusion
Storage
32GB / 128GB
OS
iOS 12
Body
Weight
1.03 lb (469 g)
Dimensions
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Colors
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display9.7" (246 mm)Retina (IPS LED)
ChipsetA10 Fusion
RAM / storage32GB / 128GBiOS 12
Weight1.03 lb (469 g)240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2018 iPad brought first-gen Apple Pencil support to the standard model, paired with the A10 Fusion chip, a 9.7-inch 2048x1536 Retina display, Touch ID and a headphone jack. It was a superb all-rounder in its day. The display isn't laminated, there's no Smart Connector for keyboards, base storage is 32GB and the bezels are thick.

Best for

Students and casual users who want Pencil support

Not for

Anyone who needs a keyboard connector or a modern design

Main strengthApple Pencil support
Main weaknessNon-laminated display with an air gap
Reasons to buy
Apple Pencil support
A10 Fusion performance
9.7-inch Retina display
Touch ID and headphone jack
Reasons to avoid
Non-laminated display with an air gap
No Smart Connector
32GB base storage and thick bezels
Measured view9.0/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

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Display

Display type
Retina (IPS LED-backlit Multi-Touch)
Pixel density
264
Protection
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Performance

CPU
64-bit + embedded M10 coprocessor

Battery & Charging

Battery
32.4 Wh Li-Po · up to 10h Wi‑Fi / video / music (9h cellular web)
Charging
USB Power Adapter in box
Wireless charging
✕
Removable battery
✕
Charging port
Lightning

Memory

Expandable storage
✕

Camera

Rear camera
  • 8MP ƒ/2.4, autofocus, Live Photos, HDR, panorama up to
  • 43MP
Front camera
1.2MP FaceTime HD ƒ/2.2, Retina Flash, 720p video
Video
Features
1080p HD · slo-mo 240 fps · time-lapse with stabilization

Network

Cellular
  • LTE (Wi‑Fi + Cellular models)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-DO
SIM
Nano-SIM (Apple SIM supported)

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band MIMO
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
✕
Headphone jack
3.5 mm
Ports
  • Lightning
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Sensors & Security

Sensors
  • Touch ID
  • gyro
  • accelerometer
  • barometer
  • ambient light
Biometrics
Touch ID (Home button)
Infrared
✕

Body

Dimensions
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Colors
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Space Gray
Water resistance
No
Speakers
Stereo speakers

Software & Launch

Operating system
iOS 12 (upgradable)
Released
March 2018
Stylus
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
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