Apple iPad (10th Gen)

The best-value iPad — the core iPad experience (excellent app ecosystem, great screen, solid performance, Pencil support) at a much lower price than the Air. The sensible default for browsing, streaming, reading, and light productivity without paying for power you won't use.

The Apple iPad (10th generation) is the budget Apple pick and the best value for most casual users — it delivers the core iPad experience (the same excellent app ecosystem, a great screen, solid performance, Apple Pencil support) at a much lower price than the Air. For browsing, streaming, reading, video calls, casual games, kids' use, and light productivity, it does everything the typical person needs without paying for the M2's power they won't use. It's the sensible default for a genuinely good iPad without overspending, and the strong app ecosystem means even the entry iPad outclasses similarly-priced Android tablets on app quality. It's less powerful and future-proof than the Air and uses the older Pencil, but for casual use, it's the smart-value iPad.

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