iPad Pro 9.7 in 2022 Review - Cheap but Cheerful

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The iPad Pro 9.7 was the first iPad Pro to be offered in a more compact size, but while still sporting the high end internals of the larger variant. And so, being one of the cheapest used iPads with iPad OS 16, is the $120 a worthwhile leap?
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0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Design
3:14 - Display
5:24 - Video Sponsor - Sohnne
6:17 - Performance
7:20 - Cameras
8:47 - Battery Life
9:27 - Longevity
10:54 - Final Verdict
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[@TechSpree1]

Anyone here own this iPad, or are thinking of buying one?

[@MatthewTesoro]

I literally received mine today. Has a crack or two but nothing too terrible ($88 USD on eBay). I completely agree with your assessment of the device. At 6 years old, it still is pretty damn decent!

[@justinbennett329]

I bought one of these for $125 for my sister to use at school. While it wouldn’t be powerful enough for me for her a average user it’s great and holds up amazing!

[@KreativPlaysGames]

I got this, the Apple pencil and logitech create keyboard case in 2016 when it released. It's still hanging on. I may just get a new battery and keep it going until we stop receiving updates.

[@David79YT]

I bought the 2022 version, and i love it so very much! Newer is better

[@moeketsimathe8441]

I HAVE IT

[@jaywhite1141]

I can’t believe that the iPad Pro 9.7 inch is already 6 years old

[@robertcerins]

Still rocking my 9.7 from new!

[@pineapplezlicez7018]

Although this video older, this was extremely helpful!! Was debating on getting it for my son, he just needs something simple. I need to FaceTime him, so this is perfect! Thank you.

[@hannabanana8501]

I have this ipad and honestly with a keyboard case I use it for school work and other personal uses and I love it!! It saved me so much money by not having to buy a new laptop and the battery life is excellent😊

[@OGVato]

how long does it take to charge

[@gregmeagher889]

I've been using mine daily for 4-5 years. It's running 16.7.2 now and runs fine. I started looking at newer ones, a 9 or a 10 basic but this one just keeps up so I ordered a new case and called it good. No reason to spend more money, maybe pickup a used Macbook Air instead.

[@rokuni623]

I bought this tablet 7 month ago. It’s very stable,I can’t belive this tablet is 7 years ago!

[@ChrisDaArtist]

Everybody whose life is together has an iPad. Maybe I need to cop one 😂

[@KreativPlaysGames]

you should lol

[@mredwardstv1520]

Not necessarily, it’s millions of people with iPads whose life is in shambles

[@wesdknapper21]

What a good lookin dude! Cheers to you, thanks for the research sir!

[@rex86uk]

Have the same one and it’s been going solid for the past 6 years

[@Eggscellent01]

Can you please do a review comparing your old 2015 13 inch macbook pro and the 14 inch macbook pro🥹 Theres no comparison between them I know but love to see how far we've come. Always been one of my most anticipated videos of you. Love your content

[@NeptuneFoxie]

I had a 9.7” iPad Pro up til last year and I love it. It was really the best until I sold it to get MacBook but I am looking into a 2018 iPad Pro this year!

[@zuzanaberankova1283]

Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This kzbin.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.

[@earldominicragusta4264]

I still have mine in great condition ❤

[@christian3145]

watching on my ipad pro 9.7🤣 used this daily through my junior high school until I finished college

[@weallfearniusjustin1452]

how is it? is it laggy?

[@christian3145]

Everything works fine except for the battery, I only get around 3 hours of youtube on it.

[@loutae8110]

Me too 😂

[@SuperShynobi]

@@christian3145 Just change it, I’ll do it soon.

[@muhammadfadhilah5908]

​@@christian3145how long does the battery last for normal use such as taking notes and using Microsoft Office?

[@ts6070]

I brought one for around £315 from eBay in June 2016 just a shame I got the 32gb aside from this limited device storage it’s the most prefect tablet but alas it must stop using it now as it cannot handle the new iOS 17 as the iOS 16.6.1 but for an undemanding users it still prefect tablet.

[@jaywhite1141]

I’ve noticed JB HI FI is still selling the iPad Pro 9.7 inch brand new

[@dernizkandar7462]

wanna ask. if apple pencil 1 is using for this ipad 9.7pro gen 1, is there available palm rejection or no?

[@justbobbs6305]

I have one and I want to update it to iPadOS 17 but sadly it can’t.

[@2DAnimax]

Can use this for drawing and animation?

[@potato-oo5cb]

Hi tech spree could you do a review on the iphone 8 since its the oldest supported iphone on ios 16

[@TechSpree1]

Anything for a potato

[@potato-oo5cb]

@@TechSpree1 but are you gonna do a review on it and When will it come out?

[@TechSpree1]

@@potato-oo5cb yeah next year I’ll do one :)

[@potato-oo5cb]

@@TechSpree1 thx :)

[@matt866]

Hi Tech Spree, have you upgraded the iPad to iOS16.1.1? Have you noticed any slowdown or other issues? Would you suggest keeping on iOS15 or upgrading?

[@axkvs]

Don’t upgrade

[@SuperShynobi]

Update.

[@JapaneseTop1]

I need a case with keyboard for this iPad but can’t find any cuz they all fit with other generations, can someone tell me if buy one from other generation will fit in my iPad?

[@SuperShynobi]

I use a 10.2” magic Keyboard that fits perfectly (from where I write now) and a silicone back cover. Or the logitec.

[@elianisd]

conocen una alternativa de lapiz para esta ipad ?

[@dividetracks9678]

ipad air 2 or ipad 9.7??

[@deedeefleur]

Storage for that 120USD?

[@jaywhite1141]

I think the iPad Pro 9.7 inch will maybe another 1 more years of updates until iPadOS 17

[@Sultan-ks7bf]

Will it work after that?? I'm planning to buy it

[@Cookieclickinglegacy]

Alas this iPad didn’t get iPadOS 17 😔 but it can still be used just no longer up to date

[@bryanuchiha6166]

I still have mine in great condition still. Just noticed a almost one inch screen scratch today.

[@David79YT]

I have the exact same thing but with m2 12.9 inch and it has been pretty good for me! Battery life is great, camera quality is also excellent and I use it for my whats on my iPhone video! Performance wise is snappy, I highly recommend it if you’re coming from older model! First time owning an ipad with an Apple Pencil✏️

[@LILCHEZ10]

Thats not the "exact same thing"

[@David79YT]

@@LILCHEZ10 I know, but it’s an m2 and I had it for a almost 3 months! So far I’ve been really impressed with it and I love it so much❤️

[@MainInternetUser]

@@LILCHEZ10 😂 »exact same thing »

[@WillieStrok3r]

I think it’s a coin flip for the 9.7 pro to get iPadOS 17. It’s Achilles Heal is it’s 2GB of RAM.

[@karlag403]

I think iPadOS 17 will be the last update this one gets. I have one of these and updates have like 10 Gb of storage after 16. Anything past 17 and iPadOS will be the biggest thing in storage on 32gb models like mine

[@karlag403]

Me watching this on an iPad Pro 9.7 inch: *interesting*

[@thebestking2715]

Does it still work pls I need help?

[@TheMayala77]

@@thebestking2715 yes it does, currently using one and just updated to iPadOS 16. I also have a 2021 pro and Mini and the 9.7 pro works just fine, a bit slower than the other 2 but decent for basic use like watching videos and checking emails and what not. I use my pro for school stuff and I don’t think I’d be able to with the 9.7

[@karlag403]

@@thebestking2715 yes but software updates have eaten like 10gb of storage

[@SuperShynobi]

Idem.

[@SuperShynobi]

@@TheMayala77 ahahahahahahaha😂😂😂😂

[@flawlessfatality8105]

Mine just came in the mail today! I paid $120 for a 32gb cellular model in silver for my collection.

[@cosmejonnajean8774]

Where did you bought it?

[@flawlessfatality8105]

@@cosmejonnajean8774 swappa

[@giovanimontoya4517]

I got mine for 180 new 256 at mercari

[@dustcake2576]

I have the iPhone SE 2016 and it is really slow now, i would assume the 2gb ram and a9x to give me a similar experience (because a9x only boost gpu performance,not cpu) ,so I went with a 10.5 pro

[@glry1708]

is this ipad compatible with newer apps?

[@everythingismichael]

16 is the last ios this thing will ever get. It barely got by here.

[@freddyn2192]

I have this iPad and actually doing research to upgrade because it keeps freezing on me.

[@PacificCoastRoleplay1]

Can someone help me! Is it good for roblox?

[@dylantech]

I have no idea what all these people are talking about. I have the 9.7 pro and it lags terribly with apps often crashing. It’s really annoying, and is the reason I’m looking to upgrade.

[@JohnBenedictCTesta]

I rather buy an iPad 9 instead

[@OGVato]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Cookieclickinglegacy]

Same it will last longer and much powerful, the only thing it doesn’t have is that lamination on the screen

[@hedayatullahatai9004]

I have this iPad right now the color is sliver

[@MainInternetUser]

Ios 16 is so bad on this stay on 15

[@barb5982]

do anyone know how to change the screen display so that the “margin” of the screen is bigger because it look like all the apps is “centered” and I want it to be “justify”😢 yall know what i mean？🥹