Apple iPad 10th Gen (10.9-inch, 2022)

The design is a massive upgrade ; USB-C is far more convenient than Lightning ; Smart front camera placement ; Unbeatable tablet apps and software

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)

The Apple iPad 10th gen is an excellent tablet in many ways – it’s just too expensive.

Sharp and detailed display ; Excellent sound ; Lovely design

More expensive than predecessor ; No 3.5mm headphone socket ; No HDR

The iPad 10th Generation packs small yet meaningful upgrades into a modernised chassis, coming together to create a well-rounded and versatile tablet

All-new design ups the entry-level iPad's game ; Bigger screen than predecessor (now 10.9-inch) ; USB-C charging, yay!

Other iPads have better screens (brighter, faster refresh) ; It's pricey – the iPad Air isn't much more ; Controversial colour options

Finally the entry-level iPad gets a design overhaul that makes it look much more up-to-date. The new Apple model brings a larger screen, some boisterous new colour options, and it's an all-round better product than its predecessor. However, it's also...

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

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...

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

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,...

Good performance ; Nice display ; Thin and light form factor ; Front-facing camera has been moved ; USB-C, at last ; Deep integration with Macs

Clumsy Apple Pencil integration ; Display capped at 60Hz ; Price has gone up ; Accessories sold separately and pricey

The TL;DR version: A mostly good iPad that's let down by its awkward integration with the first-gen Apple Pencil and high starting price.

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

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

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

It’s likely that this iPad will be the entry-level iPad at some point, fully replacing the ninth-gen model. But I hope that Apple brings the price down quite a bit by the time that happens and adds the headphone jack back (which is, admittedly,...

Powerful performance ; Solid display ; Killer speakers ; Great Apple Pencil

Subpar battery life ; Magic Folio is ugly ; Expensive

The Apple iPad 10.9-inch Gen 10 delivers excellent performance, a quality display and impressive speakers, but its weaker battery life is disappointing.