{"id":223921,"date":"2024-04-15T09:43:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/15\/how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:18:37","slug":"how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/15\/how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pick the best Apple tablet for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Figuring out the best iPad for you can feel more complicated than it needs to be. Between the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-air-5th-generation-review-130019050.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad Air;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad Air<\/a>, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-10th-generation-review-160014897.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:10th-generation iPad;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">10th-generation iPad<\/a> and the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-pro-2022-m2-review-140026198-140026510-140026377-140026181.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad Pro;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad Pro<\/a>, Apple sells three different tablets with nearly 11-inch displays and mostly similar designs, but important differences in terms of specs and accessory support. The older <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-9th-generation-review-143045685.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:10.2-inch iPad;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">10.2-inch iPad<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-mini-6th-generation-2021-review-130009170.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad mini;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad mini<\/a> are still hanging around as well. If you\u2019re looking to buy a new iPad today, we\u2019ve tested each model and rounded up the best values below in our buying guide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note (4\/15\/24)<\/strong>: Rumors of new iPads have swirled for months, but they may finally become a reality soon. According to reliable <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2024-04-07\/apple-aapl-future-products-could-include-robots-and-smart-home-push-lupinmna\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Bloomberg<\/em> reporter Mark Gurman<\/a>, Apple is likely to introduce a slew of new tablets during the week of May 6. Expected are two overhauled iPad Pros with OLED displays, a refreshed iPad Air and an all-new iPad Air with a 12.9-inch display. A new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are reportedly on tap, too. Gurman says that the new iPad mini and entry-level iPad are also in the works, but those aren\u2019t expected until the end of 2024 \u201cat the earliest.\u201d Still, most people should hold off on buying an iPad until next month. We\u2019ve left our advice for the existing lineup intact below, and all of our picks are still fine tablets in a vacuum. But if you can wait, do so.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B09V3HN1KC --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B09V3HN1KC&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple+iPad+Air&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B09V3HN1KC&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=599.0&amp;salePrice=499.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tLzIwMjItQXBwbGUtaVBhZC0xMC05LWluY2gtV2ktRmkvZHAvQjA5VjNITjFLQz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1hdS0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXYiITT13eJpHYColueZ1z7Om_2y7HuAUytzt6zuLYKZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad Air;pid:amazon_B09V3HN1KC;aid:amazon_B09V3HN1KC;itemcost:$599;itmId:$500;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$500 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/bpykhsqc_PVLZC8eJJkabQ--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/3a7e3b90-5bdf-11ee-aff8-242cc66be7cd\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/bpykhsqc_PVLZC8eJJkabQ--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/3a7e3b90-5bdf-11ee-aff8-242cc66be7cd\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Nathan Ingraham \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 10.9 inches | <strong>Display resolution:<\/strong> 2360 x 1640 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> Up to 256GB | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 8GB | <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.02 pounds | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Up to 10 hours | <strong>Front camera:<\/strong> 12MP | <strong>Back camera:<\/strong> 12MP<\/p>\n<p>Of the six iPad models currently on sale, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS8yMDIyLUFwcGxlLWlQYWQtMTAtOS1pbmNoLVdpLUZpL2RwL0IwOVYzSE4xS0M_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tYXotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAUyyVn3Ns15ZOEInYIHeAyas0DlY7MmE-C7sOcsYmvHy&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F2022-Apple-iPad-10-9-inch-Wi-Fi%2Fdp%2FB09V3HN1KC&amp;uuid=wZL3qehrj2FVbOPl11681\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad Air;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">iPad Air<\/a> is the closest to being universally appealing and the best iPad for most people. We gave the latest Air a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-air-5th-generation-review-130019050.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 90;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">review score of 90<\/a> in March 2022: It has the same elegant and comfortable design language as the iPad Pro at a lower price, with a bright, sharp and accurate 10.9-inch display surrounded by thin bezels and flat edges. It comes with a USB-C port, just like recent MacBooks and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/iphone-15-pro-max-review-apple-makes-a-strong-case-for-its-biggest-phone-130018980.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPhones;cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">iPhones<\/a>, and while it&#8217;s not a Thunderbolt connection as on the iPad Pro, simply being able to charge the Air with the same cable you use with your other gadgets is a plus.<\/p>\n<p>Apple refreshed the Air in 2022 with its M1 system-on-a-chip, which is the same silicon found in the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-macbook-air-m1-review-140031323.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:entry-level MacBook Air;cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">entry-level MacBook Air<\/a>. This isn\u2019t Apple\u2019s newest SoC, but it\u2019s still powerful enough for virtually any task you can throw at it, and an increasing number of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-pro-2022-m2-review-140026198-140026510-140026377-140026181.html#stagemanager\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPadOS features;cpos:5;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">iPadOS features<\/a> are exclusive to M-series chips. The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/ipad-os-16-public-beta-preview-193037237.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stage Manager;cpos:6;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Stage Manager<\/a> multitasking mode isn\u2019t supported on lower-cost iPads, for instance, nor are the ports of demanding games like <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/death-stranding-is-coming-to-select-apple-devices-on-january-30-173544260.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Death Stranding;cpos:7;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \"><em>Death Stranding<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em>and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-iphone-15-pro-version-of-resident-evil-village-lands-on-october-30-153334740.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Resident Evil Village;cpos:8;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \"><em>Resident Evil Village<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The iPad Air is also compatible with <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ipad-accessories-130018595.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple\u2019s best accessories;cpos:9;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Apple\u2019s best accessories<\/a>, including the second-generation <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9BcHBsZS1NVThGMkFNLUEtUGVuY2lsLUdlbmVyYXRpb24vZHAvQjA3SzFXV0JKSz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1hei0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAduwzaM1Qs0QtH2_c2DdBZgLi9Fh1m_F0kA3FqSmVpcm&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-MU8F2AM-A-Pencil-Generation%2Fdp%2FB07K1WWBJK&amp;uuid=fx0OY1fh19Lkp4L812682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pencil stylus;cpos:10;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Pencil stylus<\/a> and the (<a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-magic-keyboard-review-ipad-pro-299-349-130015291.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:excellent;cpos:11;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">excellent<\/a>) <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9NYWdpYy1LZXlib2FyZC0xMS1pbmNoLWlQYWQtR2VuZXJhdGlvbi9kcC9CMDg2M0JRSk1TP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWF6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAATelvS-VBfmvCxugfr2wkyDrC-iqvqht0Nw3eWQic3rw&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMagic-Keyboard-11-inch-iPad-Generation%2Fdp%2FB0863BQJMS&amp;uuid=cBggo5keVEYvliFu13682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Magic Keyboard;cpos:12;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Magic Keyboard<\/a>, just like the 11-inch iPad Pro. These add a good bit of cost to the bottom line, but for digital artists or frequent typers, they\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<p>The middle of Apple\u2019s iPad lineup is a bit congested. If you need more than the Air\u2019s default 64GB of storage, you might as well step up to the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMEJKTEJLTVY4P3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWF6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASJj29ubtNqoy9hNUtqMYVPQCdIPz8NkMflMSD4yOlQW&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLBKMV8&amp;uuid=DlTnHrpffknuUnvj14682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:11-inch iPad Pro;cpos:13;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">11-inch iPad Pro<\/a>, which starts at 128GB and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-pro-2022-m2-review-140026198-140026510-140026377-140026181.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:packs a better;cpos:14;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">packs a better<\/a> 120Hz display and faster M2 chip for not much more than a higher-capacity Air. (The display on the 2021 iPad Pro is better, too.) The newer <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9ncC9wcm9kdWN0L0IwQkpMWE1WTVY_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tYXotMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAASyXn3vns5Y6Jlh8esaQPxGXoQab1jmb1nSBilpk-eLZ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0BJLXMVMV&amp;uuid=ompOKi4PFvDU3pWG15690\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:10.9-inch iPad;cpos:15;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">10.9-inch iPad<\/a> isn\u2019t bad, either, but with its non-laminated display and lacking accessory support, it\u2019s a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-10th-generation-review-160014897.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:harder sell;cpos:16;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">harder sell<\/a> unless you see it on deep discount. Still, while the iPad Air isn&#8217;t cheap, it&#8217;s the best blend of price and performance for most people.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M33.2 15.9L19.7 29.4l-4.9-4.8c-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0-.9.9-.9 2.3 0 3.2l6.5 6.4c.9.9 2.3.9 3.2 0l15.1-15.1c.9-.9.9-2.3 0-3.2-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0zM24 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24S37.3 48 24 48 0 37.3 0 24 10.7 0 24 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast, with more futureproof chip than lower-cost iPads<\/li>\n<li>Good battery life<\/li>\n<li>Well-built<\/li>\n<li>Works with Apple&#8217;s best Pencil and Magic Keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Better display than cheaper models&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24,1C11.3,1,1,11.3,1,24s10.3,23,23,23s23-10.3,23-23S36.7,1,24,1z M33.8,33.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0L24,27l-6.8,6.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0s-0.9-2.2,0-3.1l6.8-6.8l-6.7-6.7c-0.9-0.9-0.9-2.2,0-3.1c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0l6.7,6.7l6.7-6.7c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0c0.9,0.9,0.9,2.2,0,3.1l-6.7,6.7l6.7,6.8C34.7,31.6,34.7,33,33.8,33.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8230;But it&#8217;s still limited to 60Hz<\/li>\n<li>64GB of base storage is limiting<\/li>\n<li>No Face ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B09V3HN1KC&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple+iPad+Air&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B09V3HN1KC&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=599.0&amp;salePrice=499.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tLzIwMjItQXBwbGUtaVBhZC0xMC05LWluY2gtV2ktRmkvZHAvQjA5VjNITjFLQz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1hdS0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXYiITT13eJpHYColueZ1z7Om_2y7HuAUytzt6zuLYKZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad Air;pid:amazon_B09V3HN1KC;aid:amazon_B09V3HN1KC;itemcost:$599;itmId:$500;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$500 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$500 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B09G9CJM1Z --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B09G9CJM1Z&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple+iPad+%289th+generation%29&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B09G9CJM1Z&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=344.75&amp;salePrice=344.75&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOUc5Q0pNMVo_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tYXUtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAZTrxoVbKZFFVTIrDPJ5TQLhHYbRkpCPSOBmKAJZxQWo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:2;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad (9th generation);pid:amazon_B09G9CJM1Z;aid:amazon_B09G9CJM1Z;itemcost:$329;itmId:$249;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$249 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/sBBAB67Kh7lMWRS_CgE17w--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-04\/350be6e0-e398-11ed-be7b-1b9e5df69a56\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/sBBAB67Kh7lMWRS_CgE17w--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-04\/350be6e0-e398-11ed-be7b-1b9e5df69a56\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Will Lipman Photography for Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 10.2 inches | <strong>Display resolution:<\/strong> 2160 x 1620 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> Up to 256GB | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 3GB | <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.07 pounds | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Up to 10 hours | <strong>Front camera:<\/strong> 12MP | <strong>Back camera:<\/strong> 8MP<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t afford the Air, or if you just don\u2019t want to spend that much on a new tablet, get <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMDlHOUZQSFk2P3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWF6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAUF22cCdn1JWaK5PD7lksRVQhlNpm3JSYxsmfYeHxGVH&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09G9FPHY6&amp;uuid=66gql2cB0xy1xGVX19692\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the 9th-gen iPad;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">the 9th-gen iPad<\/a> instead. It&#8217;ll <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2023-12-10\/apple-aapl-to-fix-confusing-ipad-lineup-with-new-ipad-pro-mid-tier-ipad-air-lpzjekw4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reportedly;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">reportedly<\/a> be phased out in the coming months, but at $329 for a 64GB model \u2014 and regularly available for less than $300 \u2014 it remains by far the most wallet-friendly way into iPadOS right now. And while its hardware is an obvious step down from the iPads mentioned above, it\u2019s still capable for the essentials.<\/p>\n<p>We gave the 9th-gen iPad model a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-9th-generation-review-143045685.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 86;cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">review score of 86<\/a> in 2021. It&#8217;s the only &#8220;current&#8221; iPad to follow Apple\u2019s older design language: It\u2019s just a tiny bit thicker and heavier than the 10th-gen iPad and iPad Air, but its wider bezels mean there\u2019s only enough room for a 10.2-inch display. Like the 10th-gen iPad, that screen is more susceptible to glare and not laminated, though it\u2019s just as sharp. There\u2019s a Home button on the bottom bezel with a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, and the device charges via Lightning port rather than USB-C. Its speakers don\u2019t sound as nice, either, but it\u2019s the only iPad to still have a headphone jack. Its 12MP front camera is also fine, though it\u2019s not landscape-oriented as on the 10th-gen iPad.<\/p>\n<p>The 9th-gen iPad runs on Apple\u2019s A13 Bionic chip, which is the same SoC used in 2019\u2019s iPhone 11 series. It&#8217;s not as fluid or futureproof as the M1, but it\u2019s still quick enough for casual tasks. In terms of first-party accessories, the tablet supports <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9BcHBsZS1TbWFydC1LZXlib2FyZC1pUGFkLUdlbmVyYXRpb24vZHAvQjA4NjNGNUtDVD90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1hei0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXYw8oQvVKFZ4NI8LRX28wkGGjVEq-uvhPHZoGnigrs_&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FApple-Smart-Keyboard-iPad-Generation%2Fdp%2FB0863F5KCT&amp;uuid=YRhJFhoALb3cQiJH20692\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple's Smart Keyboard;cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:2;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Apple&#8217;s Smart Keyboard<\/a> and first-gen Pencil stylus. Those aren&#8217;t as convenient than the company\u2019s newer options, but they\u2019re serviceable<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the end, it\u2019s all about the price. The 10th-gen iPad is better in a vacuum, but the 9th-gen model is much more affordable, and those savings go a long way toward papering over its issues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M33.2 15.9L19.7 29.4l-4.9-4.8c-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0-.9.9-.9 2.3 0 3.2l6.5 6.4c.9.9 2.3.9 3.2 0l15.1-15.1c.9-.9.9-2.3 0-3.2-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0zM24 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24S37.3 48 24 48 0 37.3 0 24 10.7 0 24 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Much more affordable than other iPads<\/li>\n<li>Design and performance are solid for the price<\/li>\n<li>Better software experience than other tablets in its price range<\/li>\n<li>A headphone jack!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24,1C11.3,1,1,11.3,1,24s10.3,23,23,23s23-10.3,23-23S36.7,1,24,1z M33.8,33.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0L24,27l-6.8,6.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0s-0.9-2.2,0-3.1l6.8-6.8l-6.7-6.7c-0.9-0.9-0.9-2.2,0-3.1c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0l6.7,6.7l6.7-6.7c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0c0.9,0.9,0.9,2.2,0,3.1l-6.7,6.7l6.7,6.8C34.7,31.6,34.7,33,33.8,33.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Much more dated design than other iPads<\/li>\n<li>Display isn&#8217;t laminated<\/li>\n<li>64GB of base storage is limiting<\/li>\n<li>No USB-C or Face ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" 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data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:3;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad Mini;pid:amazon_B09G983JJS;aid:amazon_B09G983JJS;itemcost:$499;itmId:$400;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$400 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/bXfAyujFj1A8pDCoGVwfdg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-04\/4a1a5fd0-e398-11ed-affe-de732e427aca\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/bXfAyujFj1A8pDCoGVwfdg--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-04\/4a1a5fd0-e398-11ed-affe-de732e427aca\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Valentina Palladino \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 8.3 inches | <strong>Display resolution:<\/strong> 2266 x 1488 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> Up to 256GB | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> 4GB | <strong>Weight:<\/strong> 0.65 pounds | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Up to 10 hours | <strong>Front camera:<\/strong> 12MP | <strong>Back camera:<\/strong> 12MP<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS8yMDIxLUFwcGxlLWlQYWQtTWluaS1XaS1GaS9kcC9CMDlHOTFMWEZQP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWF6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAdw4RzvX7d2QJshPEUWn7FkKluiQopCLiGCCJZqJnnjs&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F2021-Apple-iPad-Mini-Wi-Fi%2Fdp%2FB09G91LXFP&amp;uuid=VDrsyRnewXRjTDHd24694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad mini;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">iPad mini<\/a> is exactly what it sounds like: the small iPad. It\u2019s easily the shortest (7.69 x 5.3 x 0.25 inches) and lightest (0.65 pounds for the WiFi model) of every current iPad, with an 8.3-inch display that\u2019s more comfortable to operate with one hand.<\/p>\n<p>We gave the iPad mini a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-mini-6th-generation-2021-review-130009170.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 89;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">review score of 89<\/a> in 2021. Its design follows closely after that of the iPad Air: squared-off edges, thin bezels, no Home button, a Touch ID sensor in the power button, stereo speakers, solid cameras and a USB-C port. Its display is technically sharper, but otherwise gives you the same max brightness, lamination, anti-reflective coating and wide color gamut. It doesn\u2019t have a \u201c<a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cHBvcnQuYXBwbGUuY29tL2VuLXVzL0hUMjA1MjM3IiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAZJrmEU1Ew2Q4Yf7pctBPKR0nB5xo2y4vLm9Er86j1CF&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fen-us%2FHT205237&amp;uuid=y4C7I3OYjVGkr5to25694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Smart Connector;cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:3;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">Smart Connector<\/a>\u201d to hook up Apple-made keyboards, but it does support the second-generation Apple Pencil.<\/p>\n<p>The mini runs on Apple\u2019s A15 Bionic SoC, the same as the one in 2021\u2019s iPhone 13 phones. This is technically faster than the chip inside the 10th-gen iPad model and, again, more than powerful enough for most tasks, though it\u2019s a step behind the laptop-grade M1 or M2 chip.<\/p>\n<p>The mini has an MSRP of $499 for the 64GB model and $649 for the 256GB model. That\u2019s a lot, though in recent months we\u2019ve seen both SKUs available online for up to $100 less. If you specifically want a smaller tablet \u2014 whether it\u2019s to easily stuff in a bag, use with one hand or treat like a high-end e-reader \u2014 this is the only one Apple sells, and the best option in its size range altogether.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M33.2 15.9L19.7 29.4l-4.9-4.8c-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0-.9.9-.9 2.3 0 3.2l6.5 6.4c.9.9 2.3.9 3.2 0l15.1-15.1c.9-.9.9-2.3 0-3.2-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0zM24 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24S37.3 48 24 48 0 37.3 0 24 10.7 0 24 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The only compact iPad<\/li>\n<li>Modern, well-built design<\/li>\n<li>Fast for most needs<\/li>\n<li>Works with all Apple Pencils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24,1C11.3,1,1,11.3,1,24s10.3,23,23,23s23-10.3,23-23S36.7,1,24,1z M33.8,33.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0L24,27l-6.8,6.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0s-0.9-2.2,0-3.1l6.8-6.8l-6.7-6.7c-0.9-0.9-0.9-2.2,0-3.1c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0l6.7,6.7l6.7-6.7c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0c0.9,0.9,0.9,2.2,0,3.1l-6.7,6.7l6.7,6.8C34.7,31.6,34.7,33,33.8,33.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>64GB of base storage is limiting<\/li>\n<li>No Face ID<\/li>\n<li>No M-series chip<\/li>\n<li>60Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" 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Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- amazon_B0BJLD4SWD --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item has-label horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0BJLD4SWD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple+iPad+Pro+%2812.9-inch%29&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0BJLD4SWD&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=1069.99&amp;salePrice=1069.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMRDRTV0Q_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tYXUtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAARLCPIT_MsqkNDZI3w3p_7WKcjBzeoKhlC6i_JDbW71J\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:4;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch);pid:amazon_B0BJLD4SWD;aid:amazon_B0BJLD4SWD;itemcost:$1,078;itmId:$1,078;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$1,078 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/XZRqUyWnlYIYNRnyxBID5g--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/06269310-5bdf-11ee-beee-9db8a4e67dde\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/XZRqUyWnlYIYNRnyxBID5g--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/06269310-5bdf-11ee-beee-9db8a4e67dde\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo by Nathan Ingraham \/ Engadget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 11 inches or 12.9-inches | <strong>Display resolution:<\/strong> 11-inch: 2388 x 1668 \/ 12.9-inch: 2732 x 2048 | <strong>Storage:<\/strong> Up to 2TB | <strong>RAM:<\/strong> Up to 16GB | <strong>Weight:<\/strong> Starts at 1.03 pounds | <strong>Battery life:<\/strong> Up to 10 hours | <strong>Front camera:<\/strong> 12MP | <strong>Back camera:<\/strong> 12MP + 10MP<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMEJKTEQ0U1dEP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWF6LTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlYmIzYTgxOC02NmIzLTQ2YmYtOThlMy0xNjYzOWFkODY5OGEifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAZf6OnX7q5Hkdkk4akb4J3R6MKGZAwO_B1S1Fpo178o5&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BJLD4SWD&amp;uuid=5ibR0YjjyqUL2z0o29695\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:12.9-inch iPad Pro;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">12.9-inch iPad Pro<\/a> exists in something of its own realm within the iPad lineup. It starts at $1,099 for 128GB of storage, which is $100 more than the entry-level MacBook Air. That\u2019s well beyond what anyone needs to pay to do the vast majority of iPad things and a huge chunk of change for a platform that still has issues with laptop-style productivity. That said, this is the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-tablets-150026056.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:best tablet;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">best tablet<\/a> Apple makes, period.<\/p>\n<p>We gave the latest iPad Pro a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-pro-2022-m2-review-140026198-140026510-140026377-140026181.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:review score of 87;cpos:3;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">review score of 87<\/a> in November 2022. The displays on both the 11- and 12.9-inch Pros can get brighter than the one on the Air, and both feature a 120Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling look more fluid than the Air&#8217;s 60Hz panel. The 12.9-inch Pro\u2019s Liquid Retina display is <em>more<\/em> of an upgrade than the 11-inch model, however, as it\u2019s the only iPad to use mini-LED backlighting, which can deliver higher peak brightness, improved contrast and a generally more realistic image.<\/p>\n<p>The Pro also runs on Apple\u2019s M2 SoC, which isn\u2019t a huge upgrade over the M1 in real-world use but offers <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-pro-2022-preview-m2-chip-130006105.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:more performance;cpos:4;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">more performance<\/a> overhead going forward. It has the same 12MP rear camera as the Air, but adds a 10MP ultrawide lens and an LED flash (plus a LIDAR scanner for AR apps). The 12MP front cameras, meanwhile, can take shots in <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cHBvcnQuYXBwbGUuY29tL2d1aWRlL2lwYWQvdGFrZS1waG90b3MtaXBhZDk5YjUzYTcxL2lwYWRvcyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAf6P3GFlywey4fq_3umppCvBsAimYmAlZ8UMwV1-sIPW&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fguide%2Fipad%2Ftake-photos-ipad99b53a71%2Fipados&amp;uuid=m3Mu5VsXxnk4rKyK30695\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:portrait mode;cpos:5;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:4;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link \">portrait mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, the Pro has a faster Thunderbolt USB-C port, more robust speakers and Face ID support. There are more storage options, going all the way up to 2TB, and the 1TB and 2TB models double the RAM from 8GB to 16GB (albeit at a super high cost). The device still works with all of Apple\u2019s best accessories, and it can recognize when an Apple Pencil is hovering above the display and preview would-be inputs.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a powerhouse of a tablet, and if you <em>do<\/em> want to use an iPad more heavily for work, the roomier display on the 12.9-inch Pro should make it the most amenable option for all-day, laptop-style use. You\u2019ll want to add a keyboard to get the most out of that, but if you\u2019re spending this much on an iPad to begin with, that may not be as big of a deal.<\/p>\n<p>Like the iPad mini, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is very much a niche device. It\u2019s prohibitively expensive, and its hulking size makes it less portable than other iPads. Certain creative types have made it work as a Mac laptop replacement, but for most, iPadOS still makes multitasking and other computer-y tasks more convoluted than they\u2019d be on a MacBook. This latest iteration is only a minor upgrade over the last-gen model too. Nevertheless, as a <em>tablet<\/em>, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is deeply powerful.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pros-cons large-view\">\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleCheckmark icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M33.2 15.9L19.7 29.4l-4.9-4.8c-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0-.9.9-.9 2.3 0 3.2l6.5 6.4c.9.9 2.3.9 3.2 0l15.1-15.1c.9-.9.9-2.3 0-3.2-.9-.9-2.3-.9-3.2 0zM24 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24S37.3 48 24 48 0 37.3 0 24 10.7 0 24 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Pros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best display of any iPad<\/li>\n<li>Best performance of any iPad<\/li>\n<li>128GB of base storage<\/li>\n<li>Face ID<\/li>\n<li>More advanced camera system than iPad Air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-wrapper\"><span class=\"circleX icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24,1C11.3,1,1,11.3,1,24s10.3,23,23,23s23-10.3,23-23S36.7,1,24,1z M33.8,33.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0L24,27l-6.8,6.8c-0.9,0.9-2.2,0.9-3.1,0s-0.9-2.2,0-3.1l6.8-6.8l-6.7-6.7c-0.9-0.9-0.9-2.2,0-3.1c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0l6.7,6.7l6.7-6.7c0.9-0.9,2.2-0.9,3.1,0c0.9,0.9,0.9,2.2,0,3.1l-6.7,6.7l6.7,6.8C34.7,31.6,34.7,33,33.8,33.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"title\">Cons<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expensive, and more iPad than most people need<\/li>\n<li>iPadOS still has issues when used for work<\/li>\n<li>Front-facing camera in awkward location, like most iPads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0BJLD4SWD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Apple+iPad+Pro+%2812.9-inch%29&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0BJLD4SWD&amp;brand=Apple&amp;price=1069.99&amp;salePrice=1069.99&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQkpMRDRTV0Q_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tYXUtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAARLCPIT_MsqkNDZI3w3p_7WKcjBzeoKhlC6i_JDbW71J\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:4;elmt:amazon;pdid:Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch);pid:amazon_B0BJLD4SWD;aid:amazon_B0BJLD4SWD;itemcost:$1,078;itmId:$1,078;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$1,078 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$1,078 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The 10th-generation iPad rests outside on top of a stack of books, on a wooden desktop, with its screen active, displaying a colorful home screen with various iPadOS widgets and apps.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_kJOzZNHBKpJFUpDlyExHg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/9a761a90-5bdf-11ee-b76e-82108a1e0ab4\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The 10th-generation iPad rests outside on top of a stack of books, on a wooden desktop, with its screen active, displaying a colorful home screen with various iPadOS widgets and apps.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_kJOzZNHBKpJFUpDlyExHg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/9a761a90-5bdf-11ee-b76e-82108a1e0ab4\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Photo by Nathan Ingraham \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>How long do iPads typically last?<\/h3>\n<p>If history is any indication, expect Apple to update your iPad to the latest version of iPadOS for at least five years, if not longer. The new <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/ipados-17-preview-a-smoother-multitasking-experience-for-those-who-really-need-it-173022677.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPadOS 17 update;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPadOS 17 update<\/a>, for example, <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cHBvcnQuYXBwbGUuY29tL2d1aWRlL2lwYWQvbW9kZWxzLWNvbXBhdGlibGUtd2l0aC1pcGFkb3MtMTctaXBhZDIxM2EyNWIyL2lwYWRvcyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZWJiM2E4MTgtNjZiMy00NmJmLTk4ZTMtMTY2MzlhZDg2OThhIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAZ0TnrK8oi4zygZGhYjEW6IBUjEIhQGj2FExlqHjoI9Q&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fguide%2Fipad%2Fmodels-compatible-with-ipados-17-ipad213a25b2%2Fipados\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:is available on;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">is available on<\/a> iPad Pros dating back to 2017 and other iPads dating back to 2018. How long your iPad\u2019s hardware will last depends on which model you buy and how well you maintain it (if you\u2019re particularly clumsy, consider an <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ipad-cases-to-protect-your-tablet-130033533.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad case;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad case<\/a>). A more powerful iPad Pro will feel fast for a longer time than an entry-level iPad, but each model should remain at least serviceable until Apple stops updating it, at minimum.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s the difference between the iPad and the iPad Air?<\/h3>\n<p>Compared to the 10th-gen iPad, the 5th-gen iPad Air runs on a stronger M1 chip (instead of the A14 Bionic) and has twice as much RAM (8GB instead of 4GB). Having an M-series SoC gives the Air access to certain iPadOS features such as <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/ipad-os-16-public-beta-preview-193037237.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stage Manager;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Stage Manager<\/a>. Its display supports a wider <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DCI-P3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:P3;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">P3<\/a> color gamut, has an anti-reflective coating and is fully laminated. Being laminated means there\u2019s no \u201cair gap\u201d between the display and the glass covering it, so it feels more like you\u2019re directly touching what\u2019s on screen instead of interacting with an image below the glass.<\/p>\n<p>The Air also works with Apple\u2019s latest Pencil stylus, Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio. Its USB-C port supports data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps (the iPad\u2019s goes up to 480 Mbps). Although the two tablets look very similar, the Air is marginally lighter (1.02 pounds instead of 1.05 pounds) and thinner (0.24 inches instead of 0.28 inches).<\/p>\n<p>The 10th-gen iPad is less expensive than the iPad Air, with an MSRP starting at $449 instead of $599. It\u2019s the only iPad with a front-facing camera along the long edge of the tablet, which can be a more natural position for video calls. It also supports Bluetooth 5.2, whereas the Air uses Bluetooth 5.0. It works with the first-gen and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-new-79-apple-pencil-has-a-usb-c-charging-port-141732710.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:USB-C;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">USB-C<\/a> Apple Pencils \u2013 which are <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/apple-ipad-10th-generation-review-160014897.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:more convoluted;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">more convoluted<\/a> to charge \u2013 and a unique keyboard accessory called the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Apple;elmt:;cpos:14;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=4130e2f0-a14f-4c5e-bdab-cd52ac7d8e79&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Apple&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hcHBsZS5jb20vc2hvcC9zZWxlY3QtaXBhZC1rZXlib2FyZHMiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImViYjNhODE4LTY2YjMtNDZiZi05OGUzLTE2NjM5YWQ4Njk4YSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAYr6D5fyvVZGUJfJ0ZmRXcoXzdAGDilzRWqO1gH7O44u&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fselect-ipad-keyboards\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Magic Keyboard Folio;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Apple;elmt:;cpos:14;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Magic Keyboard Folio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Apple also sells the 9th-gen iPad, as we detail above. That one uses a more dated design language with larger bezels, a Home button and a Lightning port, but it starts at $329.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I take a screenshot on an iPad?<\/h3>\n<p>As we note in our <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device-163053556.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:screenshot how-to guide;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">screenshot how-to guide<\/a>, you can take a screenshot on your iPad by pressing the top button and either volume button at the same time. If you have an older iPad with a Home button, simultaneously press the top button and the Home button instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ipads-how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you-150054066.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Figuring out the best iPad for you can feel more complicated than it needs to be. 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