Best iPad 2025: the top Apple tablets available to buy

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Apple’s iPad first arrived way back in 2010, revolutionising the market with what became thebest tablet, which then went on to spawn multiple product series – all the options of which we’ll explore below. Now in 2025 the best iPads are far better than their forebears.

Seeing the demand from different corners of the market, Apple has evolved theentry-level iPad, expanding beyond basic browsing and streaming capabilities, to now deliver more powerful options for both work and play – including the option for keyboard and stylus accessories – in theiPad Pro. There’s also asmaller-scale iPad miniand themid-positioned iPad Air.

So which Apple iPad is best for you? There’s a whole host of considerations, from the size of the screen, to the design, through to your available budget, that will all dictate which Apple slate is the best match for you. We also have ourbest iPad dealsandbest iPad mini deals, to help you seal that best purchase price.

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Best for most people1. iPad Air M2Check AmazonApple’s mid-position iPad, the Air, is the perfect blend of size and specification. There are no big bezels here, like the budget iPad models, and while it’s almost as powerful as the laptop-replacement Pro models, the older-gen M2 hardware sits in the sweet spot when it comes to price.Read more belowBest premium2. Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024)View at AmazonThe largest iPad in Apple’s range, the 12.9-inch Pro comes packing heat: its M4 processor is top-dog for power, delivering MacBook-like levels of productivity. With a keyboard attachment many use the Pro as a laptop replacement. It’s Pencil Pro compatible, so ideal for creatives.Read more belowBest budget3. Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)View at WalmartIf you want an iPad but don’t want the big cost then Apple’s 10.2-inch model is a few years old now and a great balance of price to capabilities. It features bigger screen bezels than any other, so looks older, but it’s still a perfect for-the-family tablet to have on the coffee table for consuming content.Read more belowBest affordable4. Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)View at AmazonThe 10.2-inch iPad looking a bit too dated for you? The 10.9-inch model brings an updated design with small screen bezels, so it looks the part. It won’t cost as much as the Air, while its power levels aren’t going to threaten the Pro range. A great affordable option for many.Read more belowBest small iPad5. Apple iPad MiniView at Back Market (US)Rumoured to be replaced in 2024, the Mini is one of Apple’s older current iPad models. The clue’s in the name here: this is the smallest Apple tablet you can buy, at 8.4-inches. That’s ideal for portability, though, so if you don’t want a hulking screen then this is a perfect match.Read more belowBest small Pro6. iPad Pro 11View at Back Market (US)While the 12.9-inch Pro is best-of-best, there’s actually an 11-inch model if you’re seeking something more portable. For this generation the M4 model has no big disparity to the larger version, bringing a gorgeous Tandem OLED display that looks oh-so-much-better than any lesser iPad model.Read more below

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iPad Air M2

iPad Air M2Check AmazonApple’s mid-position iPad, the Air, is the perfect blend of size and specification. There are no big bezels here, like the budget iPad models, and while it’s almost as powerful as the laptop-replacement Pro models, the older-gen M2 hardware sits in the sweet spot when it comes to price.Read more below
iPad Air M2
iPad Air M2

Check AmazonApple’s mid-position iPad, the Air, is the perfect blend of size and specification. There are no big bezels here, like the budget iPad models, and while it’s almost as powerful as the laptop-replacement Pro models, the older-gen M2 hardware sits in the sweet spot when it comes to price.Read more below

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Apple’s mid-position iPad, the Air, is the perfect blend of size and specification. There are no big bezels here, like the budget iPad models, and while it’s almost as powerful as the laptop-replacement Pro models, the older-gen M2 hardware sits in the sweet spot when it comes to price.

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Best premium2. Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024)View at AmazonThe largest iPad in Apple’s range, the 12.9-inch Pro comes packing heat: its M4 processor is top-dog for power, delivering MacBook-like levels of productivity. With a keyboard attachment many use the Pro as a laptop replacement. It’s Pencil Pro compatible, so ideal for creatives.Read more below

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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch M4 with keyboard dock

Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024)View at AmazonThe largest iPad in Apple’s range, the 12.9-inch Pro comes packing heat: its M4 processor is top-dog for power, delivering MacBook-like levels of productivity. With a keyboard attachment many use the Pro as a laptop replacement. It’s Pencil Pro compatible, so ideal for creatives.Read more below
Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024)
Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024)

View at AmazonThe largest iPad in Apple’s range, the 12.9-inch Pro comes packing heat: its M4 processor is top-dog for power, delivering MacBook-like levels of productivity. With a keyboard attachment many use the Pro as a laptop replacement. It’s Pencil Pro compatible, so ideal for creatives.Read more below

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The largest iPad in Apple’s range, the 12.9-inch Pro comes packing heat: its M4 processor is top-dog for power, delivering MacBook-like levels of productivity. With a keyboard attachment many use the Pro as a laptop replacement. It’s Pencil Pro compatible, so ideal for creatives.

Read more below

Best budget3. Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)View at WalmartIf you want an iPad but don’t want the big cost then Apple’s 10.2-inch model is a few years old now and a great balance of price to capabilities. It features bigger screen bezels than any other, so looks older, but it’s still a perfect for-the-family tablet to have on the coffee table for consuming content.Read more below

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Apple iPad 10.2 inch (2019)

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)View at WalmartIf you want an iPad but don’t want the big cost then Apple’s 10.2-inch model is a few years old now and a great balance of price to capabilities. It features bigger screen bezels than any other, so looks older, but it’s still a perfect for-the-family tablet to have on the coffee table for consuming content.Read more below
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)

View at WalmartIf you want an iPad but don’t want the big cost then Apple’s 10.2-inch model is a few years old now and a great balance of price to capabilities. It features bigger screen bezels than any other, so looks older, but it’s still a perfect for-the-family tablet to have on the coffee table for consuming content.Read more below

View at Walmart

If you want an iPad but don’t want the big cost then Apple’s 10.2-inch model is a few years old now and a great balance of price to capabilities. It features bigger screen bezels than any other, so looks older, but it’s still a perfect for-the-family tablet to have on the coffee table for consuming content.

Read more below

Best affordable4. Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)View at AmazonThe 10.2-inch iPad looking a bit too dated for you? The 10.9-inch model brings an updated design with small screen bezels, so it looks the part. It won’t cost as much as the Air, while its power levels aren’t going to threaten the Pro range. A great affordable option for many.Read more below

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Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)

Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)View at AmazonThe 10.2-inch iPad looking a bit too dated for you? The 10.9-inch model brings an updated design with small screen bezels, so it looks the part. It won’t cost as much as the Air, while its power levels aren’t going to threaten the Pro range. A great affordable option for many.Read more below
Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)
Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)

View at AmazonThe 10.2-inch iPad looking a bit too dated for you? The 10.9-inch model brings an updated design with small screen bezels, so it looks the part. It won’t cost as much as the Air, while its power levels aren’t going to threaten the Pro range. A great affordable option for many.Read more below

View at Amazon

The 10.2-inch iPad looking a bit too dated for you? The 10.9-inch model brings an updated design with small screen bezels, so it looks the part. It won’t cost as much as the Air, while its power levels aren’t going to threaten the Pro range. A great affordable option for many.

Read more below

Best small iPad5. Apple iPad MiniView at Back Market (US)Rumoured to be replaced in 2024, the Mini is one of Apple’s older current iPad models. The clue’s in the name here: this is the smallest Apple tablet you can buy, at 8.4-inches. That’s ideal for portability, though, so if you don’t want a hulking screen then this is a perfect match.Read more below

Best small iPad

Apple iPad mini six held in hand on white background

Apple iPad MiniView at Back Market (US)Rumoured to be replaced in 2024, the Mini is one of Apple’s older current iPad models. The clue’s in the name here: this is the smallest Apple tablet you can buy, at 8.4-inches. That’s ideal for portability, though, so if you don’t want a hulking screen then this is a perfect match.Read more below
Apple iPad Mini
Apple iPad Mini

View at Back Market (US)Rumoured to be replaced in 2024, the Mini is one of Apple’s older current iPad models. The clue’s in the name here: this is the smallest Apple tablet you can buy, at 8.4-inches. That’s ideal for portability, though, so if you don’t want a hulking screen then this is a perfect match.Read more below

View at Back Market (US)

Rumoured to be replaced in 2024, the Mini is one of Apple’s older current iPad models. The clue’s in the name here: this is the smallest Apple tablet you can buy, at 8.4-inches. That’s ideal for portability, though, so if you don’t want a hulking screen then this is a perfect match.

Read more below

Best small Pro6. iPad Pro 11View at Back Market (US)While the 12.9-inch Pro is best-of-best, there’s actually an 11-inch model if you’re seeking something more portable. For this generation the M4 model has no big disparity to the larger version, bringing a gorgeous Tandem OLED display that looks oh-so-much-better than any lesser iPad model.Read more below

Best small Pro

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iPad Pro 11View at Back Market (US)While the 12.9-inch Pro is best-of-best, there’s actually an 11-inch model if you’re seeking something more portable. For this generation the M4 model has no big disparity to the larger version, bringing a gorgeous Tandem OLED display that looks oh-so-much-better than any lesser iPad model.Read more below
iPad Pro 11
iPad Pro 11

View at Back Market (US)While the 12.9-inch Pro is best-of-best, there’s actually an 11-inch model if you’re seeking something more portable. For this generation the M4 model has no big disparity to the larger version, bringing a gorgeous Tandem OLED display that looks oh-so-much-better than any lesser iPad model.Read more below

View at Back Market (US)

While the 12.9-inch Pro is best-of-best, there’s actually an 11-inch model if you’re seeking something more portable. For this generation the M4 model has no big disparity to the larger version, bringing a gorgeous Tandem OLED display that looks oh-so-much-better than any lesser iPad model.

Read more below

The best iPad to buy 2025

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Apple iPad Air (2022)The best iPad for most peopleOur expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆SpecificationsDimensions & Weight: :248 x 179 x 6.1mm / 461gScreen size: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple M1, 8GB RAMStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Blue, StarlightToday’s Best DealsView at Back Market (US)(256GB)View at Amazon(64GB)View at AppleReasons to buy+Apple M1 chip is super powerful+Practical screen size that looks greatReasons to avoid-Only 60Hz screen refresh rate-No 128GB storage option
Apple iPad Air (2022)

1. Apple iPad Air (2022)

The best iPad for most people

Our expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

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SpecificationsDimensions & Weight: :248 x 179 x 6.1mm / 461gScreen size: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple M1, 8GB RAMStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Blue, Starlight

Dimensions & Weight: :248 x 179 x 6.1mm / 461gScreen size: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple M1, 8GB RAMStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Blue, Starlight

Dimensions & Weight: :248 x 179 x 6.1mm / 461g

Screen size: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolution

Processor: :Apple M1, 8GB RAM

Storage: :64GB/256GB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd Gen

Colours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Blue, Starlight

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Reasons to buy+Apple M1 chip is super powerful+Practical screen size that looks great

+Apple M1 chip is super powerful+Practical screen size that looks great

Apple M1 chip is super powerful

Practical screen size that looks great

Reasons to avoid-Only 60Hz screen refresh rate-No 128GB storage option

-Only 60Hz screen refresh rate-No 128GB storage option

Only 60Hz screen refresh rate

No 128GB storage option

The best on-balance iPad is the Air, delivering a middle screen size that looks great – but isn’t as large, bright or fast refresh as the iPad Pro 12.9’s fancier Tandem OLED panel.

The Air is almost as powerful as the Pro, though, thanks to Apple’s M2 processor delivering superpower for handling all your app demands – whether that’s gaming, work tasks, or just casual browsing and streaming. It’s a couple of generations behind the M4 in the current Pro.

Design-wise, the Air also sits well above and beyond the entry-level iPad, with trim bezels and an attractive form-factor that’s even available in multiple bright colour options.

For the majority of people, this is not only the best iPad on the market, it’s thebest tabletoverall. Can’t say better than that.

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Apple iPad Pro M4

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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (M4, 2024)The best iPad instead of a laptopOur expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm / 579gScreen size: :12.9-inch, 2064 x 2752 resolution Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours:Space Black, SilverToday’s Best DealsView at Amazon(256GB)Reasons to buy+Powerful M1 processor+12.9-inch screen size closer to laptop-replacement style+Lots of storage optionsReasons to avoid-Gets pricey quickly-No fun colour options
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (M4, 2024)

2. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (M4, 2024)

The best iPad instead of a laptop

Our expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

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SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm / 579gScreen size: :12.9-inch, 2064 x 2752 resolution Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours:Space Black, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm / 579gScreen size: :12.9-inch, 2064 x 2752 resolution Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours:Space Black, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm / 579g

Screen size: :12.9-inch, 2064 x 2752 resolution Tandem OLED

Processor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAM

Storage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Colours:Space Black, Silver

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Reasons to buy+Powerful M1 processor+12.9-inch screen size closer to laptop-replacement style+Lots of storage options

+Powerful M1 processor+12.9-inch screen size closer to laptop-replacement style+Lots of storage options

Powerful M1 processor

12.9-inch screen size closer to laptop-replacement style

Lots of storage options

Reasons to avoid-Gets pricey quickly-No fun colour options

-Gets pricey quickly-No fun colour options

Gets pricey quickly

No fun colour options

The crème de la crème of the iPad range is, you guessed it, the Pro. Specifically the 12.9-inch model, as this isn’t only the largest iPad screen, it’s also the brightest – using a new Tandem OLED panel that’s not seen elsewhere in Apple’s range – that delivers a 120Hz fast refresh rate for stunning visuals.

But the iPad Pro 12.9 isn’t just about caressing your eyeballs with brilliant streaming potential, it’s also a serious workhorse: the M4 processor on board sees it at MacBook levels of power, so add an accessory keyboard and this could easily replace yourbest MacBook.

Of course with all this greatness comes cost, making it the priciest iPad going – especially if you opt for the 2TB storage and 16GB RAM option – but if money is no object it’s no doubt the best iPad available.

Read our fulliPad Pro 12.9-inch (2024) reviewfor a summary of what’s hot and what’s not

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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review

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Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen, 2021)The best budget iPadOur expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm / 487gScreen: :10.2-inch, 2160 x 1620 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A13 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Space Grey, SilverToday’s Best DealsView at Walmart(64GB)View at Amazon(64GB)View at Back Market (US)(256GB)Reasons to buy+The more affordable iPad option+Still a great screen size and qualityReasons to avoid-Large borders, design showing its age-No 128GB storage option
Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen, 2021)

3. Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen, 2021)

The best budget iPad

Our expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

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SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm / 487gScreen: :10.2-inch, 2160 x 1620 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A13 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Space Grey, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm / 487gScreen: :10.2-inch, 2160 x 1620 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A13 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Space Grey, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm / 487g

Screen: :10.2-inch, 2160 x 1620 resolution

Processor: :Apple A13 Bionic

Storage: :64GB/256GB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st Gen

Colours: :Space Grey, Silver

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Reasons to buy+The more affordable iPad option+Still a great screen size and quality

+The more affordable iPad option+Still a great screen size and quality

The more affordable iPad option

Still a great screen size and quality

Reasons to avoid-Large borders, design showing its age-No 128GB storage option

-Large borders, design showing its age-No 128GB storage option

Large borders, design showing its age

No 128GB storage option

There’s no denying the 9th Gen iPad is looking a little long in the tooth compared to the rest of Apple’s range, mainly due to the chunky bezels surrounding that screen. If the design looks too old for your liking then look to the new, larger-screen 10th Gen redesign model instead (as featured below).

Nonetheless, the 9th Gen’s 10.2-inch panel is a great size for consuming content of all kinds, while the processor – the same A13 Bionic as found in the olderiPhone 11– is more than good enough for mobile-style gaming, browsing and streaming.

This is the ideal iPad for all the family, a central hub to the home if you will, that also costs a lot less than any other model in the range. So while there’s some compromise to the design looking somewhat dated, you’ll still save cash without excessive performance compromise.

Read ourfull Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) reviewto decide if it’s the streaming dream machine for you

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Apple iPad 10th Gen (2022) in yellow finish

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Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen, 2022)The best budget iPadOur expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :248.6 x 179.5 x 7mm / 477gScreen: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A14 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Yellow, Blue, Pink, SilverToday’s Best DealsView at Amazon(64GB)View at Amazon(64GB)View at Amazon(64GB)Reasons to buy+Bright and colourful new design+Bigger screen than 9th GenReasons to avoid-No 128GB storage option-Colours won’t suit all tastes
Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen, 2022)

4. Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen, 2022)

The best budget iPad

Our expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

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Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

☆☆☆☆☆

SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :248.6 x 179.5 x 7mm / 477gScreen: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A14 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Yellow, Blue, Pink, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :248.6 x 179.5 x 7mm / 477gScreen: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A14 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st GenColours: :Yellow, Blue, Pink, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :248.6 x 179.5 x 7mm / 477g

Screen: :10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 resolution

Processor: :Apple A14 Bionic

Storage: :64GB/256GB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 1st Gen

Colours: :Yellow, Blue, Pink, Silver

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Reasons to buy+Bright and colourful new design+Bigger screen than 9th Gen

+Bright and colourful new design+Bigger screen than 9th Gen

Bright and colourful new design

Bigger screen than 9th Gen

Reasons to avoid-No 128GB storage option-Colours won’t suit all tastes

-No 128GB storage option-Colours won’t suit all tastes

No 128GB storage option

Colours won’t suit all tastes

The 2022 iPad release marked the moment that Apple brought in a design overhaul compared to the earlier models. With that redesign came a larger screen, complete with a host of vibrant colour options (as you can see from the yellow finish, pictured). This newer iPad design squashed the screen’s bezels, which is a great thing visually.

The more up-to-date design comes with a higher price point than the older 10.2-inch model (featured above). And given that the iPad Air isn’t a huge amount of extra cash compared to this entry-level model, you may want to weigh up your options if more power appeals.

Check out T3’sfull iPad (10th Gen) reviewto see whether this new design is the best iPad match for your needs

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Apple iPad mini 6th Gen review

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Apple iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021)The best small iPadOur expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :195 x 135 x 6.3mm / 293gScreen: :8.3-inch, 2266 x 1488 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A15 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, StarlightToday’s Best DealsView at Back Market (US)(256GB)View at Back Market (US)(256GB)View at Amazon(64GB)Reasons to buy+Smaller screen means smaller product+Competitive pricingReasons to avoid-No Smart Connector for accessories-Weaker battery life than rest of range
Apple iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021)

5. Apple iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021)

The best small iPad

Our expert review:Average Amazon review:☆☆☆☆☆

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☆☆☆☆☆

SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :195 x 135 x 6.3mm / 293gScreen: :8.3-inch, 2266 x 1488 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A15 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Starlight

Dimensions & weight: :195 x 135 x 6.3mm / 293gScreen: :8.3-inch, 2266 x 1488 resolutionProcessor: :Apple A15 BionicStorage: :64GB/256GBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd GenColours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Starlight

Dimensions & weight: :195 x 135 x 6.3mm / 293g

Screen: :8.3-inch, 2266 x 1488 resolution

Processor: :Apple A15 Bionic

Storage: :64GB/256GB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil 2nd Gen

Colours: :Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Starlight

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Reasons to buy+Smaller screen means smaller product+Competitive pricing

+Smaller screen means smaller product+Competitive pricing

Smaller screen means smaller product

Competitive pricing

Reasons to avoid-No Smart Connector for accessories-Weaker battery life than rest of range

-No Smart Connector for accessories-Weaker battery life than rest of range

No Smart Connector for accessories

Weaker battery life than rest of range

The clue’s in the name with this one: the iPad mini is the smallest slate in the range, with an 8.3-inch screen making it a much more transportable option. If you want small, there’s no better option.

The mini is less powerful than many other iPad models in the range (entry-level 10.2 excluded), but that’s no drama for this particular model – there’s still ample power to surf through all your gaming, browsing and streaming needs.

Just don’t think of it as much of a workhorse, though, as this smaller screen isn’t going to be a viable laptop replacement – there’s also no Smart Connector to be found here, but you can use an (optional) 2nd Gen Pencil for stylus input, drawing and such like.

Read ourfull Apple iPad mini (6th Gen)review to see if this little tablet is a big dream

Best small Pro

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Apple iPad Pro 11The most powerful iPad in a small packageSpecificationsDimensions & weight: :249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3mm / 444gScreen: :11-inch, 1668 x 2420 Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours: :Space Black, SilverToday’s Best DealsCheck AmazonReasons to buy+Super powerful M2 processor+Stacks of storage optionsReasons to avoid-Might be too small for ideal productivity-Lacks Mini LED panel of larger Pro
Apple iPad Pro 11

6. Apple iPad Pro 11

The most powerful iPad in a small package

SpecificationsDimensions & weight: :249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3mm / 444gScreen: :11-inch, 1668 x 2420 Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours: :Space Black, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3mm / 444gScreen: :11-inch, 1668 x 2420 Tandem OLEDProcessor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAMStorage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TBStylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Colours: :Space Black, Silver

Dimensions & weight: :249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3mm / 444g

Screen: :11-inch, 1668 x 2420 Tandem OLED

Processor: :Apple M4, 8GB/16GB RAM

Storage: :256/512GB / 1TB/2TB

Stylus compatible: :Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Colours: :Space Black, Silver

Today’s Best DealsCheck Amazon

Today’s Best Deals

Check Amazon

Reasons to buy+Super powerful M2 processor+Stacks of storage options

+Super powerful M2 processor+Stacks of storage options

Super powerful M2 processor

Stacks of storage options

Reasons to avoid-Might be too small for ideal productivity-Lacks Mini LED panel of larger Pro

-Might be too small for ideal productivity-Lacks Mini LED panel of larger Pro

Might be too small for ideal productivity

Lacks Mini LED panel of larger Pro

The smaller iPad Pro might be less suitable for most people, as an 11-inch screen doesn’t necessarily bode best for productivity, but if you want an iPad Mini-style product with heaps more power then this is your go-to option.

It’s also worth noting that this M4-featured 11-inch model upgrades the older LED panel of the previous M2-toting release with a superb Tandem OLED display. It’s gorgeous, delivering eye-searing HDR quality – meaning there’s no compromise between 11- and 12.9-inch options in 2024.

The power angle is very much the reason to plump for this tablet though: its M4 processor, stacks of storage options, and plenty of RAM, make it just about as powerful as a mini laptop.

How we test Apple tablets

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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review

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T3 takes its gadgets seriously, putting every tablet on the test bench – and, indeed, iPad – through its paces, treating each product as if it were our own.

That means we have the real-world experience to test out battery life, the in-depth knowledge to contextually compare and contrast other products within the series, and the historical experience to evaluate how ranges have evolved – for better or worse.

The iPad range is synonymous with tablets, which is a huge product category when it comes to creativity, productivity, and entertainment. These are the pillars of how such products might be used, so we ensure how each point might affect a prospective buyer’s decision is taken into consideration.

As with any T3 review – and here’s ourHow We Testpage for more info – each iPad is awarded a score out of five – with five stars the best and one star the worst achievable – which helps justify where a product sits within our rankings.

Reviewer panel

Matt BoltonFormer T3 editorMatt was the former T3 magazine editor and has a heap of experience under his belt – including as T3’s TV and AV Editor before Mike Lowe took over. Matt currently works for sister publication TechRadar as the boss of Entertainment – and in his over 10 years of experience has reviewed many Apple products, from iPads to iPhones and beyond.

Matt BoltonFormer T3 editor

Matt Bolton

Matt was the former T3 magazine editor and has a heap of experience under his belt – including as T3’s TV and AV Editor before Mike Lowe took over. Matt currently works for sister publication TechRadar as the boss of Entertainment – and in his over 10 years of experience has reviewed many Apple products, from iPads to iPhones and beyond.

Mat GallagherT3 Editor-in-ChiefThe chief at T3, Mat has been covering Apple tech for umpteen years – and is the site’s resident iPad reviewer, having seen all the latest and greatest Apple slates. With knowledge of generation-on-generation differences, his iPad advice is second to none.

Mat GallagherT3 Editor-in-Chief

Mat Gallagher

The chief at T3, Mat has been covering Apple tech for umpteen years – and is the site’s resident iPad reviewer, having seen all the latest and greatest Apple slates. With knowledge of generation-on-generation differences, his iPad advice is second to none.

Mike LoweT3.com Tech EditorI’ve been reviewing tablets and, indeed, iPads for over 12 years. From my first-hand knowledge, to those expert voices (listed below with additional information regarding their extensive experience), you can be assured that the iPad picks in this guide are the very best – and all available to buy right now.

Mike LoweT3.com Tech Editor

Mike Lowe

I’ve been reviewing tablets and, indeed, iPads for over 12 years. From my first-hand knowledge, to those expert voices (listed below with additional information regarding their extensive experience), you can be assured that the iPad picks in this guide are the very best – and all available to buy right now.

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Best affordable

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Best small iPad

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Best small Pro

6. Apple iPad Pro 11

How we test Apple tablets

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