The remains the gold standard for tablets because of its wide array of quality apps and content, as well as its integration with other products within the Apple ecosystem. And Apple recently announced : the sixth-generation and the seventh-generation . Whether you're looking for the best iPad for you, or you're buying one for a kid, a parent, or another friend or relative, there are now essentially five options to choose from -- two variations of the standard , the , and the new , models (both in two sizes).
What is the best iPad right now? I've been using an iPad nearly every day since the product first launched in April 2010, and I've tried all the various models over the years and used them for many different things. My current pick for the best iPad for most people is the , because it includes nearly all of the best features the iPad has to offer at a price that's more approachable than the iPad Pro. Below is my full breakdown of the current iPad lineup -- based on my hands-on experience and product testing -- as well as my buying recommendations for each model to help you pick the best one for various needs and budgets.
(You can also check out some great right now.) The best iPads of 2024 Has 80% of the Pro features Five color options Supports 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard case Has speedy M1 chip inside 64GB storage in base model is not great Battery life struggles to get through a full day if using like a laptop Touch ID is less convenient than Face ID Configu.
