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It's a little shorter than its predecessor, and its compact size makes it the best slate to take with you everywhere. Apple's 2021 refresh mimics the design of the iPad Pro, with slimmer bezels around the 8.3-inch screen. The iPad Mini looks like no iPad Mini that came before ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends). We suggest waiting, but if you really want a mini tablet right now, this will do the job just fine. Note: A new iPad Mini is expected to arrive either this year or in early 2024. Read our Best iPad Accessories guide for cheaper alternatives. (It's included if you buy a new first-gen Apple Pencil, but if you already have one, the adapter is $9.) This iPad supports the Magic Keyboard Folio (and the original Smart Folio case), but we don't recommend spending nearly half the price of the tablet on a keyboard case. It still doesn't have a fully laminated display, and you also don't get second-gen Apple Pencil support-it only works with the first-gen stylus now that the Lightning port is gone, you need to use an adapter to recharge the Pencil. This supposedly basic iPad now costs $120 more, starting at $449. It's powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip-the same that's in the iPhone 12-which Apple claims delivers 20 percent faster performance and a 10 percent bump in graphics over the ninth-gen model it never felt sluggish in our testing. The rear camera has been upgraded to 12 megapixels, instead of 8 megapixels. But, perhaps most importantly, the 12-MP selfie camera has been moved to the center of the iPad (in landscape mode), so you’ll no longer have to uncomfortably stare to the side during video calls. The cellular model now supports 5G, and like on the iPad Air, the Touch ID sensor is integrated into the power button that sits on the top edge of the slate. There's finally a USB-C port instead of Lightning, so you can charge it with the same cable as you use to charge a MacBook (or iPhone 15). It has uniform slim bezels around a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) display. That means there's an air gap between the screen and the glass, which can make interactions with the Apple Pencil feel a smidge imprecise.Īpple has modernized its most basic iPad ( 7/10, WIRED Review). (The camera placement is still a bit awkward.) It's worth highlighting that this iPad doesn't have a fully laminated display.

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The real highlight is the front camera, which is 12 megapixels and supports Center Stage, the iPad Pro feature that moves the camera around during video calls so you always stay in the frame. The A13 Bionic chip, which debuted on the iPhone 11, makes it one of the most powerful tablets for the price, and there are other welcome upgrades, like 64 GB of storage and True Tone, which adjusts the color temperature of the display to match the ambient lighting to look more natural.

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It retains the classic Home button with Touch ID plus thick borders around the 10.2-inch screen. It has the same shape and size as its predecessors, so there are tons of compatible accessories, including the first-generation Apple Pencil and Apple's Smart Keyboard. It's the most affordable (and often dips as low as $250). Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.ĭespite the newer 10th-generation iPad, we still think the ninth-generation iPad ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) from 2021 is the best iPad for most people.

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This includes unlimited access to, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). Updated October 2023: We’ve added a section that breaks down the different Apple Pencil models and added information on rumored iPads. We also talk about which Apple Pencil is right for you.īe sure to check out all our buying guides, including the Best iPad Accessories, Best iPhones, Best iPhone 15 Cases, Best Tablets, and Best MacBooks. This guide covers the best iPad models available right now, what’s coming up, the important differences between models, and the old models that exist (including the ones you shouldn’t buy at any price). Since all of these devices look pretty much the same, it’s important to know what you’re buying and what you should pay for it. In addition, a growing number of older iPads are floating around the eBays of the world. Apple sells four main iPad models, each with its own strengths. You just get whatever’s new, right? If only.

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