What you need to know about iPad 6th generation

What year is iPad 6th generation?

The 6th generation of iPad was first announced in March 2018 during an educational event at Lane Tech High School in Chicago. So, it could be said that it is about two years old (in 2020). While it was initially intended to be an affordable yet powerful iPad for schools and educators, it caught the eye of many iPad users and reviewers. Especially, it comes with the Apple Pencil (first generation) supports and is sold at a discount to the students. Since September 2019, the iPad mini 5 gradually replaced this model.

Which iOS version does iPad 6 Support?

The iPad 6 was originally shipped with iOS 11.3 and iWork suite, Apple's office application, preinstalled. The good news is that you can get the latest iPadOS as long as it's compatible with your device. As now, you can upgrade your 6th generation iPad to the latest version iPadOS (iPadOS 13 in May 2020). Just turn on Automatic Update on your iPad or check for updates manually.

What are the differences between the iPad 6th Gen (Early 2018) models?

There are two 9.7-inch iPad 6 models introduced in early 2018, the Wi-Fi-only version and the iPad with support for both Wi-Fi and Cellular. Apart from connectivity, these two models have many specs in common and differ in battery life, identifiers, and price.
Both iPads (6th gen.) share the display and frame, both powered by a 2.3 GHz dual-core Apple A10 Fusion processor and have the same cameras. Likewise, both are compatible with the latest release of iOS for iPad (currently iPadOS 13) except for some minor features.
Although it's possible to differentiate between these iPad models just by looking (cellular model has a plastic cover at the rear of its aluminum case), it's perhaps not the best method in the real-world. You can identify the iPad (6th gen.) models by reading the model number embossed at the back bottom of each iPad. A1893 model number indicates that this a Wi-Fi-only iPad 6 and Wi-Fi+Cellular version is the A1954 model number.
In terms of battery life, the Wi-Fi-only model withstands up 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi?Fi, watching video, or listening to music. However, if you use the cellular data network to surf the Internet, the battery life of your 6th generation iPad is limited to hours.

How much does a 6th generation iPad COST?

The cost of a 9.7-inch 6th generation iPad depends on factors such as connectivity model, storage, country, and whether you are a student or educator. Here is the summary of its price in the USA at the time of production (it's currently discontinued).
If you were an educator or student you could buy iPad 6 at the traditional educational discount, starting at $309(or $299 for schools). This price did not include the cost of Apple Pencil, sold separately.

Is iPad 6 the same as the 6th generation?

The 9.7-inch 6th iPad is sometimes referred to as iPad 6 among people or in the online communities, but, according to Apple, its official name is the 6th generation iPad. This name is used in all documentation including Apple Service Sheets.

Is iPad 6th generation still supported?

Both models of sixth-generation iPad are discontinued but still supported. It means that you are no longer able to buy a brand-new iPad (6th gen) from Apple or its retailers and you should rely on the refurbished or second-hand devices. However, it is still supported by Apple and can receive the latest version of iPadOS(at least until May 2020).

Is the iPad 6th generation worth it?

The answer depends on your needs and personal preferences. Generally, if you don't care for the lack of smart keyboard connection support and a laminated display it's one of the best-value iPads Apple has ever offered, especially for educational purposes that require using Apple Pencil. However, if you are a professional artist or need a lot of office tasks like typing and editing, the 2019 version of the iPad seems to be a better deal for you.
The 6th generation iPad is a half-price, half-professional iPad that matches many educational and personal needs of users. In this post, we went over the common questions that may come into your mind when assessing the best-value iPad of 2018.