It's a good time to be looking at iPads, with the iPad Mini and the ninth Generation iPad down to their lowest price yet, according to price-checking tools. But if you're not necessarily interested in a small tablet and would prefer to pay a bit more for the latest and best tablet, the 10th Generation iPad is a better choice available for $299.99 (originally $349) on Amazon.
Although the 10th Generation iPad came out in 2022, it is still the latest base iPad available. Since it's not on the list of Apple products no longer getting software updates, you'll likely still get a few more years of software updates. Even in 2024, this iPad is still considered the best tablet for most people, as PCMag dubbed it in their "excellent" review, receiving their Editors' Choice award for affordable tablets.
This tablet's processor is an Apple A14 Bionic. It's not as fast as the iPad Mini's A15 Bionic chip, but it is still powerful enough to do all the basic tasks you're likely to use the tablet for. The screen resolution is a sharp 2,360 by 1,640 pixels with a 10.9-inch screen. The basic model starts with 64GB of storage, which is enough for most people. You can expect about six hours of juice with a full charge, which is in between the iPad Mini and the 9th generation iPad. The camera is a 12MP for the front and back.
Recommended iPad accessories:
Apple Pencil (USB-C), $69 (originally $79)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $189.99 (originally $249)
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation), $128.69 (originally $169), lowest price ever
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation), $79.99 (originally $129) $10 off its lowest price ever
If you are planning on getting this tablet, some useful accessories (but not absolutely necessary) include the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio, which will make your iPad work like a laptop, and the Apple Pencil USB-C, a stylus that will allow you to make the most of your iPad's touchscreen abilities.