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iPad Pro which generation do I have

The model is a1709. I am trying to see if this is a first generation or the second I have purchased for my son

Posted on Jan 3, 2020 2:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2020 3:04 PM

A 10.5" iPad Pro is a 2nd gen iPad Pro that features the A10X Fusion Chip, 1st gen had the A9X.


1st generation (2016):


  • 9.7" iPad Pro
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (1st gen)


2nd generation (2017):


  • 10.5" iPad Pro (replaced the 9.7" 1st gen)
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (2nd generation)


Current 3rd generation (2018):


  • 11" (replaced the 10.5")
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (3rd generation)
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Jan 3, 2020 3:04 PM in response to marlita240

A 10.5" iPad Pro is a 2nd gen iPad Pro that features the A10X Fusion Chip, 1st gen had the A9X.


1st generation (2016):


  • 9.7" iPad Pro
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (1st gen)


2nd generation (2017):


  • 10.5" iPad Pro (replaced the 9.7" 1st gen)
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (2nd generation)


Current 3rd generation (2018):


  • 11" (replaced the 10.5")
  • 12.9" iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Jan 4, 2020 9:57 AM in response to MichelPM

MichelPM wrote:

The 2017, 10.5 inch screen iPad Pro is generally regarded as a 2nd generation iPad Pro models.
Just the same way the newest 11 and 12.9 inch screen iPad Pros are considered 3rd generation.
The 2017, 10.5 and 12.9 inch screen iPads Pros are considered 2nd generation iPad Pros.

Apple does not use generations for the 9.7", 10.5" or 11" iPad Pros, and generally when looking for accessories or cases, generations are not mentioned either.


While yes technically you can refer to them as a second generation "smaller" iPad Pro, they are due to their screen size differences unique enough to not be different generations of a same product.


I do however agree, this gets confusing when you see Apple refer to the 10.5" iPad Air, and the 10.2" iPad as a generation of the previous models in their group with smaller screen sizes.


However, its easier and less confusing to just keep the naming consistent with Apple. Otherwise if Apple decides to produce a "4th" generation iPad in 11". It's going to be very confusing. Is it a second generation 11" or a 4th generation of the "smaller" iPad Pro? How would you search for it? Best to stick with Apple's naming convention in these cases.


iPad Pro which generation do I have

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