iPad 9.7" 5th Gen (Wi-Fi Only)
The simply named "9.7-inch iPad" -- which Apple sometimes refers to as the "iPad (5th Generation)" and that were introduced in "Early 2017" -- were the lowest priced "full size" iPad models that Apple had released to date and effectively bring together many of the internals from the iPhone 6s with a case and display similar to that provided by the original iPad Air.
All iPad (5th Gen) devices -- including this Wi-Fi only model -- are housed in white and gold colored, white and silver colored, or black and medium toned "Space Gray" cases and feature a 9.7" 2048x1536 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive "Retina" display that is not fully laminated and that does not have an antireflective coating but does have a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor. Each is powered by a two core 1.8 GHz Apple A9 processor, has 2 GB of RAM, and has 32 GB or 128 GB of flash memory storage.
Other notable features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p 30 fps video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video -- dual channel 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO support (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n), and Bluetooth 4.2 in addition to stereo speakers. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port.
The battery life of this iPad (5th Gen) model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."
This Wi-Fi Only model does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS.
Compared to the iPad Air 2 that it replaced, this iPad (5th Gen) model has a thicker and heavier housing and an older display design, but was sold at a lower price.
| Introduction Date: | March 21, 2017* | Discontinued Date: | March 27, 2018 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | N/A |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 2542 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 4424 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 2547 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 4408 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 553 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 1026 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.8 GHz* | Processor Type: | Apple A9 |
| Onboard RAM: | 2 GB* | Storage Capacity: | 32, 128 GB |
| Details: | *Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM although third-party software analysis has confirmed that this iPad has 2 GB of onboard RAM like other Apple devices using an Apple A9 processor. Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge (Lightning) | Firewire Support: | None |
| Connectivity: | USB | Ports: | Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: | Tablet/Slate | Form Factor: | iPad (5th Gen) |
| Housing Color: | Black or White* | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Built-in Display: | 9.7" Color* | Display Resolution: | 2048x1536 (264 ppi) |
| Details: | *The iPad (5th Gen) models have a 9.7" IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 display (264 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) coating. However, it is not a "fully laminated" display, meaning there is a gap between the glass and the LCD nor does it have an antireflective coating. This means that the display is harder to see in direct sunlight, but easier to repair. It provides video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter." Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iPad. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, motherboard, charging port, and more for this iPad. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, battery, home button, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this iPad. |
| Standard Wireless: | 802.11ac (HT80)* | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.2 |
| Details: | *All iPad (5th Gen) models support 802.11ac (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual channel) as well as HT80 with MIMO. They support Bluetooth 4.2, also. |
| Cell Network: | Wi-Fi Only* | Camera: | 8 Megapixels** |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer (32.4 Whr) | Battery Life (Music): | 10 Hours* |
| Details: | *Apple estimates that this iPad (5th Gen) model provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music". In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells replacement batteries -- as well as glass covers, displays, and other parts and repair tools -- for this iPad. |
| Battery Life (Voice): | N/A | Standby Time: | N/A |
| Apple Order No: | MP2G2LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | iPad 5th Gen (Wi-Fi) |
| Details: | *MP2G2LL/A refers to the configuration in white/silver with 32 GB of storage. In white/silver with 128 GB of storage, the order number is MP2J2LL/A. In white/gold, with 32 GB and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MPGT2LL/A and MPGW2LL/A, respectively. In black/space gray, with 32 GB and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MP2F2LL/A and MP2H2LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: | A1822 (EMC 3017*) | Model ID: | iPad6,11 |
| Details: | *The EMC number is not externally listed on this device, but it is listed in software. Also see: All iPhones with the A1822 Model Number, the 3017* EMC Number, and the iPad6,11 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 10.3 (14E277) | Maximum OS: | Current* |
| Details: | This model fully supports the final version of iOS 10 with the exception of the minor Raise to Wake and Ride-Booking features; fully supports the final version of iOS 11; fully supports the final version of iOS 12 with the exception of the minor Memoji and Camera Effects features; and fully supports the final version of iPadOS 13, with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion). Support offered by more recent versions of the iPadOS is more limited. This iPad supports the final version of iPadOS 14, with the exception of a number of advanced features (ARKit Depth API and Location Anchors, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro and On-Device Dictation) as well as iPadOS 15, but it lacks support for Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, Interactive Globe, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, and Visual Look Up, and Universal Control. *This iPad supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 16 -- but it lacks support for a wide variety of advanced features including Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Live Text, expanded Siri capabilities, Accessibility Detection, Live Captions, improved Dictation, Virtual Memory Swap and Visual Look Up. Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 16? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 | Avg. Weight: | 1.03 lbs. (469 g) |
| Mac Support: | Mac OS X 10.8.5 | Windows Support: | Windows XP SP2/Vista/7/8 |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPad (5th Gen) models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: | N/A |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the iPad (5th Gen) models support "H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG 4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: | The iPad (5th Gen) also includes a Lightning to USB cable and a USB power adapter. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells cases, stands, chargers, docks and even parts for this iPad. Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the full-size iPad models? |
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