Apple iPad 6th Gen Buyer's Guide

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iPad 6th Gen Release Date: March 2018

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Apple announced and released the sixth-generation iPad in March 2018. This model of the iPad kept the same 9.7-inch display size, along with many of the features found in the previous-generation iPad. This model launched with iOS 11.3, had options for 32GB or 128GB of storage space, and was available in a WiFi-only and a WiFi + Cellular model. Other features on this model included the Apple A10 chip, Apple M10 motion coprocessor, a 1.2MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a Lightning connector for charging and Touch ID for device security. Apple also added support for the Apple Pencil on the sixth-generation iPad.

iPad 6th Gen Price

Starting price:

$82

Average price:

$106

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iPad 6th Gen Specs

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The 6th generation iPad features a 9.7” Retina display and it is powered by an Apple A10 Fusion chip. This model iPad offers options for 32GB or 128GB of storage, comes in a WiFi-only or a WiFi + Cellular version, has a Lightning connector for charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and the camera setup includes an 8MP wide-angle rear camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera. The iPad (6th gen) supports the first generation Apple Pencil and works with Bluetooth keyboards.

Size and Weight

Width

170 mm 6.7 inches

Height

240 mm 9.5 inches

Depth

8 mm 0.3 inches

Weight

469 g 16.5 ounces

Measurements for the 6th generation iPad are as follows: 9.4 inches in height, 6.6 inches in width, and 0.29 inches in depth. This model features a 9.7-inch display size and weighs 1.03 pounds. The WiFi + Cellular model is slightly heavier than the WiFi-only model and weighs 1.05 pounds.

Screen and Display

Resolution

1536x2048

Screen Size

246 mm 9.7 inches

Pixels Per Inch

264 ppi

The iPad (6th generation) features a 9.7-inch LED backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The display has a resolution of 2048 x 1536, a PPI of 264, an SDR max brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

Cameras

Primary

8.0 MP

Resolution

3264x2448

The 6th generation iPad features an 8MP wide-angle rear camera. Features of the rear camera include a digital zoom up to 5x, HDR for photos, and 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps. On the front, you’ll find a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera with features such as 720p HD video recording, HDR for photos, and a Retina Flash.

Battery and Charging

Capacity

8680 mAh

Longevity

10 hours

USB

Lightning

The 6th generation iPad charges using the Lightning connector and Lightning cable. The iPad features a 32.4Wh battery that is able to provide up to 10 hours of web surfing time when using WiFi, or up to 9 hours of web surfing time when using a cellular connection.

More Specs

Processor / Chipset

CPU

Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010)

Memory / Storage

RAM

2.00 GB

Storage Options

32 GB
128 GB

iPad 6th Gen Storage

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

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The storage options for the iPad (6th generation) include 32GB and 128GB.

Storage Popularity

Which iPad 6th Gen storage are most people buying?

69% of buyers chose 32 GB
31% of buyers chose 128 GB

iPad 6th Gen Colors

Available in 3 colors:

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The iPad (6th generation) is available in three different colors: Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel around the display, and the Silver and Gold models have a white bezel around the display.

Color Popularity

What color iPad 6th Gen are most people buying?

63% of buyers chose color Gray
29% of buyers chose color Silver
8% of buyers chose color Gold

Old Favorite

Gold

Gold is a unique iPad 6th Gen color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad 5th Gen.

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Gray

Gray is the most popular iPad 6th Gen color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad 5th Gen.

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Popular Classic

Silver

Silver is a popular iPad 6th Gen color preference, a classic available on the previous generation iPad 5th Gen, and others in the iPad family.

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