It’s no secret that the best iPads are the best tablets money can buy, but that doesn’t make the task of choosing between iPad models any easier. Nowadays, newer iPads are powerful enough to complete demanding tasks like video editing and among graphic design, but older devices will still let you stream movies and browse online content with ease.
In 2023, there are more iPads to choose from than ever, meaning there’s almost certainly a model – perhaps even multiple models – to suit your budget and needs. And although the price of iPads has increased in recent years, Apple continues to sell older models at a discount, long after they’ve been replaced.
Whatever your requirements, we’ve tested almost every iPad model out there, and every option included in the below list is accompanied by a full review. We’ve also included some older-generation models if you prefer a refurbished buy, so scroll on to see which is the best iPad for you.
Incidentally, we were expecting an iPad Air 6 to land sometime before the end of the year, but that device now looks likely to arrive in March 2024. That iPad’s arrival will invariably shake up the below rankings, but for now, these are the best iPads money can buy. Oh, and once you’re set on a model, head over to our breakdown of the best iPad accessories and cases, or best iPad Pro cases.
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Below, you’ll find full write-ups for each of the best iPads in our list. We’ve tested each model generally, so you can be sure that our recommendations can be trusted.
The basic iPad 10.9 (2022) isn’t the best, most powerful tablet around, but it can handle just about everything that iPads do well, at a much lower price than its Pro-level quantities. In other words, it’s the best iPad for most people.
With the iPad 10.9 (2022), 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 versatile, high-quality, 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 addition of a separately-purchased keyboard cover).
While the price hike versus 2021’s iPad 10.2 (2021) is dismaying, and the lack of Pencil 2 support is just plain wrong, the iPad 10.9 more than earns its keep. It’s available in some vibrant color options, too, including a snazzy pink and bright yellow.
The iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) is unquestionably the most impressive Apple tablet of the lot. If the main selling point of any iPad is its big screen, then the supersized iPad Pro is not only the biggest iPad screen, it’s also the most advanced, using mini-LED technology on an Apple XDR-branded display.
The latest iPad Pro also comes equipped with an Apple M2 chip, meaning it’s just as powerful as Apple’s Macbook laptop range. The M2 gives you more capable graphics, plus faster memory access for high-end apps. This iPad gets advanced hovering capabilities in the Pencil, too, and even a camera setup that can record Apple ProRes video. But even with all these features, you still get a super-thin and light design.
Of course, this is an incredibly expensive tablet, and its four-figure price puts it in reserve for serious professionals who need all of that mutimedia power. If you just want to watch movies and video chat with friends, then the iPad Pro 12.9 is serious overkill. However, if you need the best of the best, then this is the one to buy.
The iPad 10.2 (2021) is arguably the best value iPad right now. It’s not a huge upgrade on the previous model, but the 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera makes it great for video calls, while the True Tone display makes it more pleasant to use in a variety of environments, with the screen automatically adjusting based on the ambient light. This, especially, makes the iPad 10.2 (2021) a joy to use outdoors.
From testing all the iPads on this list, we found that the 10.2 provides the best value-for-money proposition. Sure, it’s not as good for sketching or audio as the iPad Air, and it can’t tackle the same high-performance tasks as the Pro, but it’s also a lot cheaper than both of those devices.
And that’s all relative, too. Compared to lots of non-iPad alternatives you might be considering, we found that the iPad 10.2 feels smooth to use and has enough power for most tasks. So, unless you’re going to need all the bells and whistles of the Air or Pro, this is a great choice.
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