Testseek.com have collected 157 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 5 9.7 inch and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 5 9.7 inch.
April 2017
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157 Reviews
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Users
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222 Reviews
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The editors liked
Super affordable price
10-hour battery life
IOS 10 runs like a champ
A lessexpensive iPad
Highres Retina display
Access to the web and App Store
$329 is a very good price for what you get (and it's a more realistic price for a midrange tablet in 2017)
Feels fast
Apple Pencil and Smart Connector aside
It can do everything an iPad Pro can do
Good battery life
IOS' tablet app ecosystem is still
Low Price
Great screen
Very good performance
Very long battery life
Terrific performance for the price
Elegant
High-quality apps
Supports Apple Pencil
Affordable price
Epic battery life
Bright
Vivid display
Strong audio
Wide range of tablet-optimized apps
New lower price
Starting at $329
Excellent battery life
Respectable battery life
Sturdy and lightweight
Beautiful design
Affordable*
Newly competitive price for its screen size
Solid construction
Strong app ecosystem
Satisfying battery life
The price finally feels right. The battery lasts forever. It does all the iPad things
And does them well
Apple's new iPad delivers faster performance and a brighter screen than the model it replaces
At a price that's about half as much as the iPad Pro. Tight integration between the hardware
Software and app store makes it easy to use
It is an iPad
The price is reasonable
It's fast
The least expensive fullsized iPad that Apple has ever sold. Great entrylevel option with modern capabilities. Best battery life we've ever seen on an iPad. Modest performance boost puts it closer to the 9.7” iPad Pro. Adds support for taking Live Photos
Relatively inexpensive
Great battery life
Broad app support
Bright display
Accurate colors
Precise touchscreen
Excellent build quality
Long battery runtime
High browser performance
The editors didn't like
Non-laminated display
No antireflective coating
Selfies are worse than on iPad Air 2
Thicker and heavier than iPad Air 2
A Pro iPad
Laminated widegamut display
Apple Pencil and Smart Connector
No anti-reflective coating on the glass
Air gap between front glass and LCD panel makes the screen look less colorful and contrasty
And the tablet feels weirdly hollow when you're tapping on the screen
No microSD card slot
Lightning port instead of USBC
Neither rugged nor waterproof
Keyboard and Pencil accessories increase the price
Thicker
Heavier than before
Lost the physical rotation lock switch from the iPad Air 2
Screen could be less reflecive
No expandable memory
No 'raise to wake'
Incrementally thicker than predecessor
Slow charging
No Pencil support
No Smart Connector. Two speakers don't sound as good as four speakers. The screen's not as eyepopping as other iPads
It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2. It lacks the stylus support
Better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro
Screen could be nicer
No smart connector for keyboards
Speakers only on one side
Essentially a hybrid of the 2013 iPad Air and 2014 iPad Air 2
Offering little new beyond the upgraded CPU. A return to the size and weight of the original 2013 iPad Air. No camera or audio improvements. No antireflective screen coating. Available only in
Sure, there are some compromises compared to the iPad Pro, but the 9.7in iPad (2017) offers everything many people will need in a tablet: good performance, screen and camera, and excellent battery life, at a very competitive price.OverallSpecsFrom $469 AU...
Apple's new iPad delivers faster performance and a brighter screen than the model it replaces, at a price that's about half as much as the iPad Pro. Tight integration between the hardware, software and app store makes it easy to use
It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2. It lacks the stylus support, better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro
Pro and Air 2 owners can skip this one, but for nearly everyone else, the updated iPad is an ideal all-around tablet at a fantastic price...
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Published: 2018-04-05, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
This is a reasonably minor upgrade, with only three differences between the 2018 and 2017 models: you get a new processor chip, Apple Pencil compatibility and a slightly different gold colour option. So unless you're desperate to start using Apple's stylu...
Great app ecosystem, Easy to use interface, Slick and reliable performance, Long lasting battery
Screen not quite as good as the iPad Air 2
This iPad offers a solid, consistent tablet experience at the lowest price we've seen from Apple in a new, full-size tablet.In essence, it answers the question for those with dying 2-3 year old iPads who want to know what they should upgrade to, without s...
Published: 2018-01-10, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
Unlaminated screen feels cheap, Thicker and heavier than last two iPads (although still pretty slim)
Strong battery performance (well ahead of Air models, a little behind Pros), Decent processor and speed, Comparatively low price tag
We've heard this described as the iPad: Education Edition; you might also think of it as the iPhone 5c of Apple's tablet range. However you put it, this is an unexpectedly cheap offering, but one that is also generally low-specced and has a design that's...
Abstract: The best tablet for your child will depend on their age. LeapFrog and VTech make tablets which are well suited to young children from around 3-6. When kids reach around 6 or 7, they no longer want what they see as a 'toddler's tablet' and will start askin...
Obviously the Pro is a better device. The display is much nicer under the fingers and features a higher-quality panel. It's faster, has superior cameras, advanced features such as Apple Pencil compatibility, lasts longer on a single charge, and you can ge...
With Apple's iOS software so much better suited to tablet use than Android, the reduction in price for its standard 9.7in tablet looks as if it will further cement its grip on this sector of the technology market.Not only is this new iPad well priced, wit...
