The Apple iPad 10th gen sits towards the lower end of the iPad range, combining features from the pricier iPad Air 2022 with those from the previous budget iPad. A price rise this year, and the decision Apple has made to keep the 10.2-inch iPad 9 from 2021 around, means this is no longer the true...

The design is a massive upgrade, USB-C is far more convenient than Lightning, Smart front camera placement, Unbeatable tablet apps and software, Design is key: The new design makes this the most tempting base iPad upgrade in a while.

Huge price jump, especially in Europe makes its position in Apple’s iPad range confusing, Odd Apple Pencil integration, 64GB isn’t enough (256GB probably too much), You’re on a tight budget : The previous-gen model might not look as good, but it’s a lot more affordable and remains very capable.

“The iPad (2022) is a fantastic tablet in a bubble. But compared to the rest of Apple's lineup, it's just too confusing.”

Updated, modern design, Wonderfully vibrant colors, Larger display is fantastic, A14 chip is plenty powerful, Strong battery life, USB-C is finally here

The headphone jack is gone, Non-laminated screen, Apple Pencil situation is a mess, Huge price increase

Once upon a time, Apple offered just one iPad model. If that were the case today—if this was the only iPad—it would be an easy recommendation. It would be the best tablet you could buy, for any use case. However, this is one of six distinct iPad models.

Extremely strong performance for a device at this price, The reduced-bezel design and larger screen are a step up over the last iPad, Expect decently long software support from Apple, USB-C is a welcome change, The front-facing camera has been moved to a much more sensible place

It doesn’t add enough to justify the added price compared to the ninth-generation iPad, Between AirPods, a keyboard, and a Pencil, you might spend more on important peripherals than you do on the tablet, The base storage is not enough—another way the real price here might need to be higher than it...

The 10th-gen iPad is a great tablet, but one that is a little too expensive for what it is, particularly in the UK. It finally brings Apple’s lower-end tablet up to scratch with the rest of the line, with a more modern design. It is responsive, lasts a long time and is well made.

Pros: more modern design, good performance, good battery life, good screen, stereo speakers, USB-C, iPadOS with long support life, plenty of apps, recycled aluminium, great web camera.

Cons: expensive, no multi-user support, relatively small storage on the starting model with no way to add more, screen gap, not compatible with case accessories made for other iPad models.

If you're after an everyday tablet to watch movies on, clear some emails, make some video calls and surf the web, the iPad (10th generation) is a fantastic option. It is a perfect blend of features and value for money, and with its upgraded design, it's likely to become the new go-to iPad for most...

Great design upgrades, Solid performance, Good battery life, Big display, Touch ID, Excellent features, Logical front camera position, USB-C

No Apple Pencil (2nd gen) compatibility, No anti-reflective or fully laminated display, No Stage Manager support, Base storage still 64GB

Apple has successfully migrated the base iPad from its classic, first-gen Air looks to an iPad Pro-influenced design, and the result is a high-quality, versatile tablet that will satisfy the broadest set of users, from fun-lovers and content-consumers to those looking to get some work done (with the...

All-new design, Better cameras and performance, Good battery life and improved connectivity

Lack of Apple Pencil 2 support is troubling, Screen is a little too reflective, Two-piece Magic Keyboard might be better as one-piece

The Apple iPad (10th gen) rework is ace compared to rivals, but it's expensive and leads to some range confusion

A significant upgrade, Move to USB-C, Fresh colours

Pricing is a lot higher than 9th gen, Inevitable confusion between this and iPad Air, 1st gen Apple Pencil support only

Apple’s latest base-model iPad cribs a lot of features from the more expensive iPad Air. But it also is considerably more expensive than before, making it a tough sell.

Fast performance, Reliable battery life, Lots of tablet-optimized apps, Larger screen than before, USB-C charging

Confusing and expensive accessories, Screen not as high quality as other iPads, Much higher starting price, No headphone jack

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades