Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd generation Gold 2017
The A10X Fusion chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture drives a 12.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display at 600 nits, offering fluid responsiveness for demanding tasks. Its four-speaker audio, 10-hour battery life, and Geek Squad Certified Refurbished condition ensure immersive, tested reliability at a lower cost. This iPad is best for digital artists and illustrators who need precise Apple Pencil input and a large canvas for detailed work.
About This Tablet
The A10X Fusion chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture drives a 12.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display at 600 nits, offering fluid responsiveness for demanding tasks. Its four-speaker audio, 10-hour battery life, and Geek Squad Certified Refurbished condition ensure immersive, tested reliability at a lower cost. This iPad is best for digital artists and illustrators who need precise Apple Pencil input and a large canvas for detailed work.
- CPU 2.4 GHz
- RAM 64 GB
- Storage 64 GB
- Screen 12.9" 2732x2048
- OS Apple iOS 10
- Stylus
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong screen (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong feature (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average battery (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | 6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2732 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| OS | Apple iOS 10 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd generation | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro | Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 SM-T870 | HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.4 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | 3000 MHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus | 2.3 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 128 | 512 | 512 | 128 | 512 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2732x2048 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13" 2880x1920 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" |
| OS | Apple iOS 10 | Android 14 | Android 14 HyperOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 10 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | - | 47 | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd generation | 71.6 | 71.6 | 99.5 | 94.3 | 30.9 | 91 | 41.4 | 28.9 | 97.8 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 77.5 | 91.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 64.9 | 96.5 | 97.8 |
| Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Xiaomi Pad 7 PRO Compare | 97.3 | 96.3 | 81.2 | 98.6 | 86.2 | 65.7 | 89.5 | 78.8 | 87 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 74.4 | 93 | 98.6 | 95.4 | 99 | 84.2 | 93 | 93.8 | 37.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 SM-T870 Compare | 99.2 | 97.3 | 51.9 | 81.8 | 79.3 | 80.8 | 64.9 | 96.5 | 87 |
| HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G Compare | 94.3 | 93.5 | 96.1 | 43 | 30.9 | 93.7 | 89.5 | 72.4 | 47.6 |
Usage Scores
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