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...