Verdict: The best-value iPad for streaming, reading, video calls and schoolwork. It doesn’t support Apple Intelligence or the Apple Pencil Pro.
Good for
- Students and families: covers everyday apps well
- Video calls: front camera on the landscape edge with Center Stage
- All-day use: up to 10 hours of web or video
Skip it if
- You want Apple Intelligence (see the iPad Air)
- You draw seriously with the Apple Pencil Pro
Key specs
| Chip | A16 |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.86-inch Liquid Retina, 500 nits |
| Storage | From 128GB |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web or video |
| Weight | 477 g |
| Other | Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C |
How it compares
- Lenovo Tab M11: a much cheaper Android tablet
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Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Apple iPad tech specs); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
