Apple iPad (10th Gen)
64GB / 256GB, Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi+Cellular
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- Best for
- First tablet, students, casual browsing/streaming/note-taking
- Pen/Stylus Support
- 1st-gen Apple Pencil or USB-C Pencil (needs adapter); no Pencil Pro
Why it ranks here. The base iPad is the most reviewed tablet there is, bought as a first tablet, a student device or a gift, and argued about at length because tech reviewers call it poor value next to the iPad Air while its owners disagree.
Owners are content in a way tech reviewers are not. 'iPad 10 is legit the most basic iPad possible, and that is what most people need'↗, says one. A chef uses it 'everyday all day'↗ for recipes and prep lists. A husband bought one for his wife and it 'was the perfect computer for her'↗. One work buyer says it 'absolutely devours all tasks'↗ and is built 'like a tank'↗. A year in, one owner still loves it and the battery is fine. The gripes: the base model's 64GB is 'way too low'↗ and the only step up is 256GB; the Apple Pencil situation is odd, since it takes the old first-generation Pencil or the USB-C one, and one owner uses a knock-off; and the happy buyers mostly waited for a sale, one paying $290 on Prime Day. One unit went black while charging at 8% and would not come back.
What owners like
- 'absolutely devours all tasks'↗ and is built 'like a tank'↗, says a work buyer; 'the most basic iPad possible, and that is what most people need'↗, says another
- The tablet non-technical people love: 'This iPad is perfect for me'↗, from a chef who uses it 'everyday all day'↗
- A year in, owners report no slowdown and a battery that is still 'great'↗
What owners complain about
- Base storage is 64GB, 'way too low'↗ for one owner, and the only other option is 256GB
- Pencil support is odd: the old first-generation Pencil or the USB-C Pencil, not the Pencil Pro; one owner uses a knock-off
- List price is poor value next to the iPad Air; happy buyers waited for a sale, one paying $290 on Prime Day
“It’s tempting to look at the iPad 10 through the wrong end of the telescope. It’s easy to compare it to the iPad Air 4/5 and grumble about how it’s inferior and doesn’t hold up, regards feature set or pricing. But we should remember the insane value proposition it offers, especially in the USA. I picked one up for work (£499.99) as I didn’t want to spend too much but the cheaper Gen 9 model was dated and showing it’s age... For the times I’ve had to use it at work, the iPad 10 absolutely devours all tasks because it’s an extremely capable iPad; it surfs, streams, plays games and does productivity really well and is built (unlike the flexible/warping Air 5 LCD) like a tank.” — YouTube comment · @stuartanderson2314 · 2023-05-22
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Yeah I knew rhis was gonna happen. YouTubers who make a shit Ton of money or get sent out products for free will never have the same reality as regular people. iPad 10 is legit the most basic iPad possible, and that is what most people need
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I bought the 10th gen iPad for my wife. She loves it! She does not use the pencil and charges the unit at night. Battery life was an important benefit for her. She also likes the new magic keyboard with a touch pad in the middle. She does not object to any screen glare. It was the perfect computer for her.
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I’m a chef. This iPad is perfect for me. Odd pencil charger is fine. Recipes/photos. Making prep lists is primarily what I use for. Use it everyday all day. Battery life is good
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It’s tempting to look at the iPad 10 through the wrong end of the telescope. It’s easy to compare it to the iPad Air 4/5 and grumble about how it’s inferior and doesn’t hold up, regards feature set or pricing. But we should remember the insane value proposition it offers, especially in the USA. I picked one up for work (£499.99) as I didn’t want to spend too much but the cheaper Gen 9 model was dated and showing it’s age... For the times I’ve had to use it at work, the iPad 10 absolutely devours all tasks because it’s an extremely capable iPad; it surfs, streams, plays games and does productivity really well and is built (unlike the flexible/warping Air 5 LCD) like a tank.
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My only problem with the iPads is there’s no 128gb version only 64gb which is way too low or 256gb which I doubt I’ll need that much.
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Purchased mine (in 2024) as a Prime Day deal for $290. I couldn’t be happier! Does everything I need it to. I use a knock off pencil that can charge via usb-c.
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I bought my Pink iPad 10 a year ago and I still love it battery life is great I play my games on it with no problems at all. I bought the usb-c pencil yesterday and so far so good 🥰🥰
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I genuinely think this’d be great as a smart home hub, and it’s perfect in mixed specs
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As a writer and sermonizer, I love it. It surfs the web flawlessly and the Apple Pencil USB C is a great addition. I used an M4 Pro 13" and hated it. It had all of the bells but was too big. It was overkill because my use case with it was write and check emails on the go. Therefore, this iPad is perfect me as a basic user.
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I love my iPad.Its perfect for me as a part-time student who also has to carry a separate laptop around for my full-time job, but my situation is a bit unique and an iPad won’t be useful for everyone. Have to identify your use for it before buying.
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Currently own an iPad 10th Gen 64GB with a USB-C Apple Pencil and I believe it’s time to upgrade for more storage. To give some context, my iPad is more of a sidekick for work and play rather than my primary workhorse, so I don’t need anything too heavy-duty.
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I bought an iPad Air in 2024 for school purposes. I wanted to hand take notes without the hassle of erasing and adjusting position w pen & paper. it works v well for this purpose ! I also found myself watching things on it sometimes, scrolling pinterest/social media, and a new found love for games LOL... since then (10 months now), I've only used my iPad for note taking. now as im on summer break, I have practically not opened my iPad.
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It was at around 8% battery when I tried to call someone while it was plugged in. Right when I connected the charger, the screen suddenly went completely black. I’ve tried the force restart (Volume Up → Volume Down → hold the Power button), but there’s still no Apple logo or battery icon.
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Apple actually made THE BEST kickstand + typecover for the iPad 10th Gen bizarrely enough. Thin and Light and usable and more flexible than the Anvil-Like Magic-Dock-Keyboard thing. And horizontal camera. They did hike the price up for entry level however.
