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iPad · Lightning · 2021

Accessories for iPad (9th generation)

The 2021 10.2-inch iPad (A13 Bionic). It still has a Home button, a Lightning port and a headphone jack. It works with Apple Pencil (1st generation) and the Smart Keyboard; accessories need Lightning rather than USB-C.

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An iPad (9th generation) in a Smart Keyboard on a shop display
iPad (9th generation) with Smart Keyboard Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0

Chargers & power adapters 9

All chargers & power adapters for iPad (9th generation)

Cables 1

All cables for iPad (9th generation)

Power banks 6

All power banks for iPad (9th generation)

Keyboards, mice & trackpads 9

All keyboards, mice & trackpads for iPad (9th generation)

Monitors & stands for Mac 3

All monitors & stands for mac for iPad (9th generation)

External SSDs & storage 6

All external ssds & storage for iPad (9th generation)

iPad keyboards & styluses 1

All ipad keyboards & styluses for iPad (9th generation)

Travel kits 4

All travel kits for iPad (9th generation)

Cleaning kits 2

All cleaning kits for iPad (9th generation)

62 accessories we list that won’t work with iPad (9th generation)

Badges are worked out from iPad (9th generation)’s specs as Apple lists them and each product’s maker information. Always check the maker’s compatibility list before you buy — how we check.