Our opinion on the iPad (9th generation) and its technical characteristics

Screen

The iPad (9th generation) is a screen with the following technical characteristics:

• 10.2 inch diagonal
• proprietary Retina and IPS technology
• touch controls
• LED backlight
• native resolution of 2160 by 1620 pixels
• density of 264 pixels per inch
• True Tone, to adapt the colorimetry according to your environment to reduce eye fatigue
• fingerprint resistance
• 500 nits brightness

iPad 9 review (display):the simplest is often the best; This is indeed the case with the iPad 9 screen.

Our opinion on iPadOS 15

The ninth generation iPad is powered by the proprietary iPadOS operating system, in its fifteenth version. It is a derivative of iOS 15, which fully exploits the entry-level features of the iPad 9. Here is a brief selection, with our opinion on the best integrated apps.

FaceTime

This messaging app allows you to communicate live with all your friends. You can call, send SMS, iMessages but also images and GIFs. With this app, the iPad 2021 can also share series live in order to watch them together. This is the SharePlay functionality, also compatible with Apple Podcasts and Apple Music.

Our opinion: an excellent alternative to Google Meet or WhatsApp.

Multitasking

The iPad 9 has a larger screen thanthe sixth generation iPad mini revealed at the same time. Apple sells it as very practical for work. And this is the case, at least in the medium term, otherwise it is better to turn to more imposing diagonals. Thanks to Split View, the iPad 2021 can run two apps at the same time, on each side of the screen. You can therefore, for example, use this iPad to read a source and transcribe it at the same time.

Our opinion: best oniPad Pros which have a larger display.

Apple Plans

With this mapping service made in Cupertino, the iPad (9th generation) gives you access to all the roads in the world in the blink of an eye. Perfect for planning a trip or finding out about a restaurant before going there while avoiding disappointment, thanks to user comments.

Our opinion: the app has seriously improved with iPadOS 15. The iPad 9 can therefore compete with Google Maps on many points.

iPad 9 review (operating system): perfect.

Technical characteristics (performance)

The iPad 9 incorporates a homemade processor. This is the A13 Bionic, the same as in the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. This chip is accompanied by a Neural Engine, to handle all demanding tasks.

iPad 9 review (technical characteristics): a slightly dated CPU, but sufficient for such an attractive price from Apple.

Beautiful photos with the iPad 9?

The iPad 9 offers a camera with the following features on the front:

• FaceTime HD camera
• definition: twelve megapixels
• ultra grand-angle
• Retina Flash
• aperture ƒ/2.4
• photos HDR
• 1080p up to sixty frames per second

iPad 2021 review (selfies): too bad the iPad 9 doesn't offer Portrait mode.

Here are the technical characteristics of the back sensor:

• grand-angle
• definition: eight megapixels
• aperture: ƒ/2.4
• zoom: up to x5 digital (no optical zoom on the iPad 9)
• photos HDR
• Burst mode
• automatic image stabilization

iPad 2021 review (photo): the bare minimum.

And for the videos:

• 1080p at thirty frames per second maximum
• slow motion available up to one hundred and twenty frames per second in 720p
• zoom : 3x
• stabilisation
• autofocus

iPad 9th generation review (video): Apple is improving, but in any case, real movie fans will choose the iPad Pro or the iPhone 13 Pro.

Plug and play wireless

The iPad 9 has several sensors, including Touch ID installed under the home button. This sensor allows you to unlock the iPad 2021 using your fingerprint. The iPad (9th generation) also has a 3.5 mm jack, to connect headphones or earphones like EarPods. A welcome catch, which is unfortunately becoming increasingly rare…

The 2021 iPad also has the Lightning plug used for wired charging (no MagSafe or USB-C like on the fourth generation iPad Air, so, too bad). Finally, let's add that the iPad 9 uses Bluetooth 4.2 (and not 5.0!) to communicate while Wi-Fi will be responsible for displaying web pages.

Ninth generation iPad review (connectivity): there is even the Smart Connector, so nothing is really missing for these technical characteristics.

A design not worthy of a 9th generation

Now that we have shared with you our positive opinion on most of the technical characteristics of the iPad 9, let's move on to a sensitive subject. Appearance. Yes, the iPad (9th generation) takes over the format of its predecessor without flinching. In fact, almost nothing has changed. Except perhaps the weight, which loses three small grams with the iPad 9 Wi-Fi but gains 3 with the iPad 2021 4G. the thickness still being 7.5 mm for a width of 174.1 mm and a height of 250.6 mm.

To finish with the technical characteristics of the design, know that the iPad 9 is made of aluminum. Its hull is therefore quite fragile; we will see below, it is better to invest in protection. The colors are: silver and space gray. Finally, and this is the big disadvantage of this ninth generation iPad: the borders are still far too wide. Some will say that we avoided the notch of the MacBook Pro M1 Pro, which is not false…

iPad 2021 review (appearance): No effort.

Apple ecosystem

With the iPad 9, Apple offers you a tablet that has technical characteristics close to a real computer. It is in this sense that numerous accessories are available to make the tablet more “efficient”. We think in particular of the Smart Keyboard, a complete keyboard for iPad, or even the Apple Pencil. But be careful, because only its first generation is compatible with the iPad 2021.

Of course, as seen above, we also advise you to buy a protective case for your iPad (9th generation). There are silicone ones, or ones that cover the screen, like Apple's Smart Cover.

iPad 2021 review (accessories): too bad the second generation Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard are not compatible with this iPad.

Battery: could do better

Officially, at least if we stick to the figures provided by Apple, the iPad 9 offers nine hours of battery life.to browse the Internet via a cellular data network” (ten on Wi-Fi). Of course, this is information that should be taken with a pinch of salt. Indeed, to achieve such results, Apple has obviously spared its 9th generation iPad. The precise framework of its laboratory tests is obviously not communicated to the public, which in our opinion is not very transparent.

The technical specifications of the iPad 2021 battery are as follows:

• Li-Po technology
• non-removable
• 32,4 Wh
• rechargeable from the mains with Lightning socket and dedicated adapter, or via the USB-C port of a PC
• no fast charging
• capacity: 8,557 mAh

iPad 9 review (battery): sufficient for a train trip, perhaps not for long distances by plane or for working in a lecture hall.

iPad 9 review

We have come to the end of this review on the iPad 9. After having consulted all its technical characteristics, we can only be unanimous on one point: it is without hesitation the best quality-price ratio of all iPads combined. The iPad 2021 is therefore priced under 400 euros, which makes it accessible to almost anyone. Even the second generation iPhone SE is more expensive…

So of course, the iPad 9 is not a power monster. But for worry-free entertainment, this is the device you need. Price: 389 euros minimum.