@@Thetechchap Yes … but waiting for 15-20% $100 apple gift cards to show up to buy it with at Apple education store $50 less … and hopefully Apple Black Friday promo drops it a bit more 🤞 Now - DEC I buy over $1100 worth of discounted Apple gift cards … cheapest way to buy all Apple products & services & apps on App Store! I buy about $2,500 of them annually saving $463/year on average!
Have to say…..the iPad mini and Pencil Pro combo is really winning me over! It’s ultra portability and versatility has me reaching for it all the time now!
the mini has had my heart ever since the 2nd model. however, i upgraded to the air since it’s more comfortable for writing and digital art. im glad apple gave the mini the love it deserves!
My favourite is the iPad mini by far. The only thing I don't understand is it's weird pricing. If the pricing is right, the iPad mini's form factor is very lucrative.
@@karanveersinghdulku ?? Price is right!. It’s the same price as it was 3 years ago so cheaper today thanks to inflation … and with 2XRAM and 2X storage and last year’s top mobile processor. Price reduction, and dramatically better technology.
@@deon.zoldyck the list price is 499 but we’re already seeing discount to 399 here in the US from Amazon, warehouse store called Costco, and it will be that price in many other places all throughout the Black Friday holiday. From time to time.
My iPad M1 Pro 256GB LTE, which I got when it was first released, is still my go-to device for everything from waking up in the morning to going to bed. I use it for media, meetings, at times as my stereo, and all the other things I can do on an iPad. It’s amazing that I used 71GB of storage and that my battery health is still at 89%. 😊❤
I’m getting the M2 iPad Pro 13 inch. I’m still currently rockin my 3rd Gen iPad Pro 12.9. My phone is the 13 Pro Max 256GB an my battery health maximum capacity is at 87% which is incredible especially from getting it on release day.
Thanks for this quick analysis. I bought the original 10th GEN earlier today and this video confirmed my decision in terms of value for money. I sold my iPad a number of years ago so anything recent is better than what I had before.
Thank you! I bought my first iPad mini few weeks ago. A bit weird, it’s smaller, but quite useful and enjoyable for reading and consumption. It’s also practical, I brought it everywhere while my iPad Pro 11” just stay at home.
Just upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen iPad Mini to the new 7th Gen. it’s the form factor that works for me, and really complements my Product Red iPhone 13 Mini. Thanks for the content.
@@mariewood8372I’d say 5th to 7th is the perfect upgrade. You’ll obviously need a new case. I went with an ESR one. Hoping the Apple Pencil Pro gets discounted on Black Friday 🤞
I think the mini has the best, most comfortable size. Unless you have to use your device specifically for something that requires a big screen, there will be hardly any advantage with a big screen but many advantages with a smaller 8.3 inch screen which is still much bigger than a phone screen.
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the incredible content you put out! Your channel is an absolute treasure for tech enthusiasts like me. Keep up the amazing work🎉
I kinda disagree about the ipad 10th gen. The base model comes with a 64GB of storage, this isn’t enough whether you’re a student, a grandma, an iPad kid - soon you’ll find yourself removing apps or using cloud which isn’t very comfortable. When you expand the storage to 256GB, the price becomes comparable to the 128GB iPad Air. The lack of a laminated display is a very significant problem for note-takers who want a paper-like feel. A gap between the screen and the display makes your notes feel “distant” in a way. The base iPad is designed this way for schools to be able to repair it for cheaper, but it’s not the most user friendly design. Moreover, the base iPad is more than 2 years old now, there being talks of iPad 11th gen already. It also uses an iPhone 12 chip. These are significant compromises as the base iPad isn’t as future-proof. On the other hand, the iPad Air uses m2, a computer chip, with double the amount of cores. For someone who wants to invest in an iPad for the long term, iPad Air is a better choice.
@@wandersonfreitasfilho5122 If 64GB is enough for a person, and if that person doesn't need the Air's specific features like screen sharing or the pencil pro, I agree that it might be the better choice with its price. 350 dollars is really good, and that yellow looks gorgeous. However, as a student who gets distracted by the most minor things, putting the data for my tablet in another device, would become a chore for me.
@@yippiecalle421 well i'm getting the 10th gen for xmas, so can't really hold out for the 11th gen, which is supposed to be released spring 2025.....quite disappointing they didn't release it this year.
Thank you so much for being my favorite tech TH-camrs. I watch many content creators that cover tech but you really stand out. Part could be the accent. 😝
I still have my iPad gen 2 or 3 so this video helped me out on thinking about getting a new iPad I still haven't decided which one to get but I'll use this video to remind me of what kinds of iPads are out there thanks for the video and keep up the good work may your 2025 bring you peace and joy.
@@kanishkpaidimarry9050 most schools durations dont really tend to last more the average lifespan of an ipad of ~5 years- neither do you need _that_ much storage to take notes iirc if anything, icloud is more than enough for that purpose lol
Beautiful video, I’m looking for the best iPad for my company because I’ll need it for getting estimates and photographs for my team jobs, and you really hit the nail on. Thank you so much, from the prospective of an engineer whose was really looking for a precise answer, you did it perfectly, I’ll go for the 10th or Air because they will fit my needs. Nice work Chap. 🎉
Another great video, Tech Chap. I’ve been continuously tempted to buy a new iPad Pro ever since it first came out with the M1 chip. However, other than a dying battery that I’m going to replace, my 2018 iPad Pro (12.9” screen, 512GB, cell, Logitech keyboard case, and Apple Pencil 2), which cost about US $1,800 still performs flawlessly. It even runs iPad OS 18.1 (with some limitations, obviously).
The iPad mini can be found for $400 in the US. Taking price out of consideration, it is still the best all rounder in my opinion. It can do most of the things you want an iPad to do, in a size you actually want to use. I’ve had the 11” and 12.9” Pro, but I have only used the Mini consistently. My only caveat is if I were a student, I’d probably go with the 12.9” for screen real estate.
But on the other hand, it's really not bigger than a Pro Max phone when it comes to media consumption, so if that's your purpose then the mini feels borderline irrelevant.
@@jmilesfox He literally shows a side by side in this video... when consuming regular sized content (e.g. TH-cam, movies etc), the aspect ratio renders the extra screen estate pretty much pointless. Just gives you bigger black bars top and bottom.
@ In all fairness I have not watched the video in a month… To me it made more of a difference than it’s being made out to be. I used the mini at home a lot more.
I have the iPad Mini 7 and the 13-inch iPad Pro [M4]. I've been having a heated internal debate over the last few days as to which to keep, but I'm leaning towards the Pro. The keyboard case is really great and isn't cramped for typing, plus the screen is noticeably smoother. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the texture of the case on the Pro's Magic Keyboard case, which feels like a mix between rubber and suede, although I admit I haven't looked at other options [I mean, good grief, I spent as much as I did on the keyboard case in the first place 😂]. Thanks for the breakdown video, it's very helpful as I endeavor to finally make my mind up!
I have my IPad Air which has been retired to be used with my Hi-Fi for music😁👍. My 10th generation I could not live without as it does EVERYTHING😍🥰🤪 & my IPhone 13 for out & about. I don’t need upgrade to next level…just for these items to live for many years to come.
Totally agreed. If you already have a cellphone and a laptop, do not buy one unless you have a very specific need for it. The reason for the past few years of declining iPad sales is because people have realized what happened; expiry of IOS support, before you know it, years passed and you can't update IOS anymore, and the thing becomes an expensive photoframe/alarm clock. Now of course all devices eventually gets outdated but the problem is, the tablet is often not the main priority device of most people. The cellphone is one, the laptop for work is another, so most people have no problem spending money every few years to upgrade to a current phone or computer. But if the tablet is a lower priority secondary device, often only for entertainment, then it makes it not that cost effective given their high cost. Its also not worth buying outdated pre owned sets for the same reason. A 15 year old macbook can be revived with Linux OS, but ipads are not ungradeable both in hardware and software. But if you have a specific use for it, ie an graphics artist drawing on it, then no problem. Or you can afford these easily. Otherwise, dont waste your money!
For me 1. ipad 10th gen: for light usage on GPU and CPU plus max visibility: Grandfather, Grandmother, Teenagers 2. ipad mini : for maximum portability requirement with excellent performance. Children @ home and long trip travelers 3. ipad Air 11" or 13": For powerful gaming and almost everything you through at it. College Students, Presentations in any job, data collection during any job,...etc 4. ipad pro 11" or 13": The ultimate ipad money can buy: Serious demanding content creators (requiring Multiple video and audio streams with tons of filters applied). Huge coding projects requiring shorter compilation times, Huge CAD designs for manufacturing and simulations requiring huge amount of RAM like 8GB
Thank you for this breakdown. This was helpful. I have an 8 year old and was trying to decide between the 10 gen and the iPad Air 11. The Air 11 is a couple hundred more. Do you still recommend the iPad 10 Gen?
@@TiffanyShanell new iPad gen 11 is about to roll out in around March 2025. Wait it out... Maybe it's much better than 10 or they might drop price for gen 10 🤷♂️
This was a great video! Thank you. I was trying to justify buying the new mini for planning purposes but based on your video I think I’m gonna go with the 10 generation - especially since I already own the new pro 13 inch!
Thanks for this video! I want to get an iPad for note-taking at work, but also for watching videos on planes and some casual stuff, so after watching this video I'm just going to go for the base model iPad 10th generation with the pencil, and I can always get an anti-glare screen protector. Excited about getting one soon!
If buying a refurb be very sure to check the battery condition: it may only be rechargeable to "less than" the original 100% capacity; this is more true the older the device is.
The thing I never hear ppl talk about with storage is that you can literally just buy an external hard-drive to store more stuff. So i wouldn’t worry about internal storage that much
There's a threshold of storage that actually matters. If you're someone who needs quick access to his important files without further hassle, low storage options such as 64GB might not be enough. Especially for people who need a tablet for academic purposes. It sucks how much Apple capitalizes on this need though.
True but you cannot use it for the apps that can take a lot of storage, so I still consider it, 64gb is not enough anymore, even with an extra hard-drive
@@emilie9269 Yeah, I don’t even use many apps on my 128GB Air M2, and only use it for my classes, but I already have used 30GB’s of storage. 128GB is going to be barely enough long term, 64GB would not be.
You guys are forgetting one critical aspect of the regular iPad , it has USB 2.0 so external drives are pretty much a no go, on top of that you need a macbook to format the drive to your ecosystems fs. FAT32 will be significantly slower.
This is such a great video. It is exactly & literally what I needed to know and was hoping would exist cause I’m trying to buy one. I never compliment or write stuff like this, but the video you gave us is amazing.
I just got another 10th gen for Xmas cause mine is a massive hit at my house. My children love playing Roblox on it, for me, the only thing that’s missing is Apple intelligence so I’ll be waiting on the 11th gen to get a third iPad 😊
@@Rinnara21 hey, i wish they would release it before xmas, would be nice to have one that last's a lot longer in terms of power with the new chip that's coming. but i guess I will have to settle with the 10th
I see so many people buy the pro or the air when all they are going to do is stream videos and surf the web. They don’t understand that even the most basic iPads will do 95 percent of what the pros do and 99 percent of people will never use that 5%. A lot of this has to do with tech bros who are producing video content. THEY need the power of the pros. Their grandma does not. I’m still using a 7th gen ipad for business and it does everything I need and more.
I’m an artist /illustrator. And am updating my iPad Air 3 to a pro gen 3 Unless you’re doing it for your craft I don’t get why people buy pros I thought those iPad were made specifically for designers.
I just upgraded from the ipad 7th gen to the 10th gen, and the difference is noticeable. I went for the base model and bought a logitech slim folio or how it is called, just because of the back-lit keyboard.
@@kt2025 I have a very thin and light Bluetooth keyboard that cost $20. I rarely need it. In my office and at home I have multifunction keyboards that can connect to my iPad when I need a lot of writing. The Bluetooth keyboard is for travel.
I have a brand new iPad Air 11”. I love it. The downside is that it needs the Apple Pencil pro. Had to buy one for $100. I traded in my 13” iPad Pro gen 2. $185 trade in but I get an email a few days later saying the trade in value was being adjusted to $0.
Funny how its different strokes... The laminated screen is huge for me, almost feels like the difference between reading a book and trying to read the telly. Proper airgap-phobe
Here My Story Why ipad mini 7 is King!! B ought an ipad pro 11 m4 sadly due to PWM it causes headache and eyestrain, which no one talks about . So oled is a big no unless its xiaomi which doesnt have this issue which is weird. Ended up buying m2 ipad then its too heavy decided had a leap of faith and bought an ipad mini 7 cellular I must Say its the most perfect device Ever made.its like having a phone… I play wuthering wave, warzone mobile, social media and netflix machine Every single day i also use this to schedule my patients
A better solution for the nano textured screen would be a paper like screen protector. The nano textured ipads are more targeted towards artists or illustrators who need to draw a lot. And the hover feature is incredible! I’m just not sure that the ipad air 6 has that function like the previous ipad air though.
Thanks for a great review and comparison. I’ve been using my 1st Gen iPad Pro, every day, for over 8 years now. I have been looking at the 13” Air and, as I don’t upgrade often, I’m looking for longevity. I’ll be going for the 13” Air 512Gb Wi-Fi very soon! Then save up for the keyboard…
I use my iPad essentially for reading, browsing, watching TH-cam, tv shows and movies. Some emails checking. I’m still good with the M1 11” Pro, but I would like to go to the 13” Air.
I haven’t had a new ipad since ipad gen6 , and recently went for an ipad pro 13 i know it’s more expensive and i do plan on using it for work. Could i have gotten a lesser expensive base ipad yes but i figured i only live once so wanted to try the higher end at least once lol thanks for sharing enjoyed the review
Went to an Authorized Reseller of Apple Products here in my country and just find the Mini so expensive. So buy the 10th gen. It basically do most of the Pro's can do and the Air's without leaving any massive damage to my pocket.
As a bro who's either gaming, editing videos for fun, and drawing. I find that the 11inch Air is great. It didn't go over my budget and fulfilled all my needs and excelled at it. But yea the M2 is enough to support my hobbies and productivity. And tbh if ur just looking to consume media base model is my pick.
What would you get - I am stuck between getting new M2 iPad Air with only 128GB (for $990 AUD) or the earlier model M1 iPad Air with 256GB at $880 AUD… Keep in mind I am no longer studying and have a work laptop, this is just for personal use.
Either one is fine long term use (5 years from now) so it's up to you ultimately if you want to save some money or have slightly better chip. They also have different front camera angle (M1 is portrait like iPhone while M2 is landscape like Macbook/laptop)
I don't know where apple has left itself to go with the iPad and apple intelligence? The A17Pro seems like the lowest chip that can support Apple Intelligence and they've already used it in the mini. I can't see them releasing the 11th gen iPad without it so maybe the M1...?
Watching on my 9th gen iPad I also got an Apple Pencil idk gen but it works and this is the best performance I have so far planning to upgrade to 10 gen cuz of Bessels In maybe mid 2026 or so
People overlook that cellular iPads also have GPS. There's a huge difference between cellular or not when you need to use it for directions. I will only buy cellular models now andha ethe Mini 7th gen as well as the M2 iPad Air 11".
I think the 10th gen for most people with the 128gb. The iPad Air is what I am looking at, the 13” with 256gb. I have the 1st gen pro now, a 12.9”. I got this one for under $400 with the keyboard and pencil many years ago and am just now looking to update. Primarily for the M2 chip to run a golf simulator. I did get the iPad mini 4 way back new for $299 new at Best Buy. I like the mini when traveling and the Pro at home or in the office. I rarely use my iPad Air 1 anymore. I think it’s a 9.7”.
In the US, we have the option of buying the 2022 11-inch 1TB M2 iPad Pro for $1100 or 2024 11-inch 1TB M4 iPad Pro for $1650. So, in terms of depreciation, they're priced the exact same. The 2022 model will have software update support for 1.5 years longer than the 2024 model. Which one to get?
I’m not sure this will average a lot of views for you compared to other videos that you make because basically they’re all the same but the mini is smaller. I say this as an owner of a pro, an air and a base model.
@ stage manager is good for niche cases like running two financial apps side by side and switching to another set of like apps. You would absolutely have to buy the newest pro M4 to have good sunlight handling on an iPad. There is no second best option. It’s the double panel OLED that does brightness. You could try to find the mini LED 2022 model next it’s lower.
The iPad mini is by far my favorite iPad and I use it everyday. I am pretty mad they didn’t add a high refresh display and chose that non update after 3 years. Come on Apple a high refresh display isn’t a “pro” feature!!
I really feel that the OLED screen is a game changer. Anyone who has ever used an OLED knows just how much it does if you’re consuming video content. The 11 inch iPad Pro for me seems like the best deal just because of that. The 13 inch is just to large and you’re basically going to carry around a laptop screen.
He speaks of using it for reading. If you read a lot, nothing is close to a kindle paper-white. The paper-white does nothing except give the best reading experience, and isn't expensive. I use a Samsung for everything else, simply because I can add a terabyte memory card and watch movies without wifi or cellular. I also have a paper-white that I use daily, and the battery on it tends to last weeks.
I got an M2 Air new for £509 and I’m happy with it. I mostly use it for comics and media consumption. My laptop needs are very basic, so it does the job there (just) with stage manager, too.
Same, I rarely used my laptop ever since I got the M2 Air 11 inch Cellular. I mainly consume media, business meetings, write emails, and sign documents on the iPad, I don't play games at all. I thought about the iPad Mini but honestly keyboard is a necessity for me, so the 11 inch Air is just the right size to always be in my backpack as my workhorse device.
I bought the 10th gen at 128g of storage which is almost full. I honestly think they need to rethink their storage moving forward or people will just walk away regardless..especially in 2024/25! ALSO my wish list for the common man would be a 13” screen. A slightly lesser spec VERY user friendly and reachable in pricing and they’d open up to consumers currently considering other brands…
So if I want to update and a bigger screen I would go for the 10th gen or Air '13. Otherwise I'd go for the mini 7. But I still have the mini 5 and the ancient 10.5 Pro which are still great. I watch content in the Pro while I game in the Mini. For everything else, I'm still using my 14 pro max. Great expensive system, what else can I say.
My opinion just buy what you can afford and what suits you for me anything above the iPad Air 11 m2 chip was over skill but I got the 10th gen jus cause I’m using it for everyday watching and looking stuff up can’t beat the price yea no m chip but honestly the A14 is still a upgrade from previous chips
Ipad 10 is best value for price by far especially after the recent price drop, less than £350 for basically everything the pro models do almost as good apart from bigger screen better battery and pencil pro compatibility for more than half the price
Compared to the iPhones, why are the iPads regressing in their camera lenses. The iPad Mini is the perfect device for capturing content, or especially spatial content if capable… Camera operators often attach larger monitors or touch screens to their camera rigs, which also means Apple should either offer a 1TB capacity for the Mini, or introduce a Pro version… An iPad Mini with the cameras and storage capacity options of the iPhone Pro series would revolutionize the content creation industry by leaps and bounds… 🤔
I'm a student and currently looking to buy one for school. It would have been so simple if apple made the 10th gen ipad compatible with the apple pencil pro, but classicaly apple is going to make me spend 300 more for an air
I will say that for me, i think the new iPad Mini is the right choice. I’m not looking for games or movies (bar maybe on my relatively frequent flights for work to not drain my phone battery). The goal was to show my photography portfolio on the road if I didn’t have my physical one (prints). Anti-reflective was important since i want my images to not be hidden by interior lighting, not having that air gap with the screen is also big in case it’s wet outside and I don’t want to hand people a larger tablet that they could drop easier. I think overall the size is fine. I bought my wife the pro a couple years ago and I don’t want to travel with something /that/ expensive
Thanks for the video and easy to understand advice. Just 1 question on the memory....Is 128GB sufficient for everyday general use or is it worth paying for 256GB? I am heading towards your 1st choice of the 10th gen Ipad!
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Hey Chaps! Would you buy the new iPad Mini??
Yes, until my ipad 3 breaks 😂
Nah, I find that the whole point of an iPad is a big screen that is more portable than a laptop, so I would go with the air m2
If it had OLED and/or 120Hz. 😅
No way. It’s for rich people with kids.
@@Thetechchap Yes … but waiting for 15-20% $100 apple gift cards to show up to buy it with at Apple education store $50 less … and hopefully Apple Black Friday promo drops it a bit more 🤞
Now - DEC I buy over $1100 worth of discounted Apple gift cards … cheapest way to buy all Apple products & services & apps on App Store! I buy about $2,500 of them annually saving $463/year on average!
Have to say…..the iPad mini and Pencil Pro combo is really winning me over! It’s ultra portability and versatility has me reaching for it all the time now!
@@LuckyJack99 i love the mini its my first choice. I just wish it was OLED coz battery was a problem.
the mini has had my heart ever since the 2nd model. however, i upgraded to the air since it’s more comfortable for writing and digital art. im glad apple gave the mini the love it deserves!
I need sleep not iPads why tf am i watching this
Me last night still want one borrowing my bfs iPad 2021 but I want 2024 13inch air or iPad mini 2024
I'm literally watching this at 3am😂😂
4 here 🥱
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i love how people are starting to reply to this everytime i end up staying up at 2am
I’m from Argentina, and I bought the iPad Air M2 one month after its launch. This product is truly amazing and very useful for university students.
In February, I am going to travel to New York, and I’m considering buying the new MacBook Air M4. Is it good enough?
My favourite is the iPad mini by far. The only thing I don't understand is it's weird pricing. If the pricing is right, the iPad mini's form factor is very lucrative.
@@karanveersinghdulku ?? Price is right!. It’s the same price as it was 3 years ago so cheaper today thanks to inflation … and with 2XRAM and 2X storage and last year’s top mobile processor. Price reduction, and dramatically better technology.
@@GGg-ic9ku now on sale for $399.
@@GGg-ic9kunot in Europe it is it’s 100 euros more in Europe
@@deon.zoldyck the list price is 499 but we’re already seeing discount to 399 here in the US from Amazon, warehouse store called Costco, and it will be that price in many other places all throughout the Black Friday holiday. From time to time.
My mini 6th place 😢 is the only one not trying to be a laptop replacement, the one that is truly an iPad ❤️
My iPad M1 Pro 256GB LTE, which I got when it was first released, is still my go-to device for everything from waking up in the morning to going to bed. I use it for media, meetings, at times as my stereo, and all the other things I can do on an iPad. It’s amazing that I used 71GB of storage and that my battery health is still at 89%. 😊❤
How to check the battery health?
@@agnaorii do it manually via skimming thru Data Analytics text
I’m getting the M2 iPad Pro 13 inch. I’m still currently rockin my 3rd Gen iPad Pro 12.9. My phone is the 13 Pro Max 256GB an my battery health maximum capacity is at 87% which is incredible especially from getting it on release day.
Same!❤
How my year and an half ipad 9 is on 87% battery health
Thanks for this quick analysis. I bought the original 10th GEN earlier today and this video confirmed my decision in terms of value for money. I sold my iPad a number of years ago so anything recent is better than what I had before.
Thank you! I bought my first iPad mini few weeks ago. A bit weird, it’s smaller, but quite useful and enjoyable for reading and consumption. It’s also practical, I brought it everywhere while my iPad Pro 11” just stay at home.
Just upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen iPad Mini to the new 7th Gen. it’s the form factor that works for me, and really complements my Product Red iPhone 13 Mini.
Thanks for the content.
I have the 5th gen too and am looking to upgrade - are you loving the new one ?
@@mariewood8372I’d say 5th to 7th is the perfect upgrade. You’ll obviously need a new case. I went with an ESR one. Hoping the Apple Pencil Pro gets discounted on Black Friday 🤞
I think the mini has the best, most comfortable size. Unless you have to use your device specifically for something that requires a big screen, there will be hardly any advantage with a big screen but many advantages with a smaller 8.3 inch screen which is still much bigger than a phone screen.
By far - the best overview of the ipad lineup. Thank you!😄
Thank you for watching!
IMO, Worth buying:
1) IPad 10th Gen
2) iPad Mini A17 Pro
3) iPad Air 13”
Overkill
4) iPad Pro 11”
5) iPad Air 11”
6) iPad Pro 13”
ipad pro is great for artists
Ipad air 11 is much better
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the incredible content you put out! Your channel is an absolute treasure for tech enthusiasts like me. Keep up the amazing work🎉
Cheers!
I just bought my 2 iPad mini an upgrade from one I bought back in 2016 mainly because I was almost maxed out in space and I love it.
I kinda disagree about the ipad 10th gen.
The base model comes with a 64GB of storage, this isn’t enough whether you’re a student, a grandma, an iPad kid - soon you’ll find yourself removing apps or using cloud which isn’t very comfortable. When you expand the storage to 256GB, the price becomes comparable to the 128GB iPad Air.
The lack of a laminated display is a very significant problem for note-takers who want a paper-like feel. A gap between the screen and the display makes your notes feel “distant” in a way. The base iPad is designed this way for schools to be able to repair it for cheaper, but it’s not the most user friendly design.
Moreover, the base iPad is more than 2 years old now, there being talks of iPad 11th gen already. It also uses an iPhone 12 chip. These are significant compromises as the base iPad isn’t as future-proof. On the other hand, the iPad Air uses m2, a computer chip, with double the amount of cores. For someone who wants to invest in an iPad for the long term, iPad Air is a better choice.
Just got me an iPad 6th gen 128 LTE for 135 USD. Couldn`t be happier. Does everything flawlessly
We should hold off on the 11th iPad, we might see 128gb standard as the minis
Well I’d say if you have a phone you wouldn’t need to put everything on the iPad so 64gb could be enough for some people
@@wandersonfreitasfilho5122 If 64GB is enough for a person, and if that person doesn't need the Air's specific features like screen sharing or the pencil pro, I agree that it might be the better choice with its price. 350 dollars is really good, and that yellow looks gorgeous.
However, as a student who gets distracted by the most minor things, putting the data for my tablet in another device, would become a chore for me.
@@yippiecalle421 well i'm getting the 10th gen for xmas, so can't really hold out for the 11th gen, which is supposed to be released spring 2025.....quite disappointing they didn't release it this year.
Thank you so much for being my favorite tech TH-camrs. I watch many content creators that cover tech but you really stand out. Part could be the accent. 😝
I still have my iPad gen 2 or 3 so this video helped me out on thinking about getting a new iPad I still haven't decided which one to get but I'll use this video to remind me of what kinds of iPads are out there thanks for the video and keep up the good work may your 2025 bring you peace and joy.
Very kind of you to say! Appreciate the feedback - glad it helped you out.
Honestly I only need it for School, taking notes and stuff (and i occasionally draw on procreate) so i think the “basic” ipad works fine.
It won't get as many updates in the future as the pro, also the base storage is very low
@@kanishkpaidimarry9050 most schools durations dont really tend to last more the average lifespan of an ipad of ~5 years- neither do you need _that_ much storage to take notes iirc
if anything, icloud is more than enough for that purpose lol
this is the second time i make a decision of buying something after watching one of your videos! :) ty!
I got the 13inch iPad Air m2 and it’s the best purchase I have made hands down
Beautiful video, I’m looking for the best iPad for my company because I’ll need it for getting estimates and photographs for my team jobs, and you really hit the nail on.
Thank you so much, from the prospective of an engineer whose was really looking for a precise answer, you did it perfectly, I’ll go for the 10th or Air because they will fit my needs.
Nice work Chap. 🎉
Thanks man! And appreciate the feedback!
Another great video, Tech Chap. I’ve been continuously tempted to buy a new iPad Pro ever since it first came out with the M1 chip. However, other than a dying battery that I’m going to replace, my 2018 iPad Pro (12.9” screen, 512GB, cell, Logitech keyboard case, and Apple Pencil 2), which cost about US $1,800 still performs flawlessly. It even runs iPad OS 18.1 (with some limitations, obviously).
The iPad mini can be found for $400 in the US. Taking price out of consideration, it is still the best all rounder in my opinion. It can do most of the things you want an iPad to do, in a size you actually want to use. I’ve had the 11” and 12.9” Pro, but I have only used the Mini consistently. My only caveat is if I were a student, I’d probably go with the 12.9” for screen real estate.
But on the other hand, it's really not bigger than a Pro Max phone when it comes to media consumption, so if that's your purpose then the mini feels borderline irrelevant.
@ Having owned both, I have to disagree. Google an image of them next to each other. The extra screen real estate is nice.
@@jmilesfox He literally shows a side by side in this video... when consuming regular sized content (e.g. TH-cam, movies etc), the aspect ratio renders the extra screen estate pretty much pointless. Just gives you bigger black bars top and bottom.
@ In all fairness I have not watched the video in a month… To me it made more of a difference than it’s being made out to be. I used the mini at home a lot more.
I have the iPad Mini 7 and the 13-inch iPad Pro [M4]. I've been having a heated internal debate over the last few days as to which to keep, but I'm leaning towards the Pro. The keyboard case is really great and isn't cramped for typing, plus the screen is noticeably smoother. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the texture of the case on the Pro's Magic Keyboard case, which feels like a mix between rubber and suede, although I admit I haven't looked at other options [I mean, good grief, I spent as much as I did on the keyboard case in the first place 😂]. Thanks for the breakdown video, it's very helpful as I endeavor to finally make my mind up!
Love the size on the Mini
I have my IPad Air which has been retired to be used with my Hi-Fi for music😁👍. My 10th generation I could not live without as it does EVERYTHING😍🥰🤪 & my IPhone 13 for out & about. I don’t need upgrade to next level…just for these items to live for many years to come.
Totally agreed. If you already have a cellphone and a laptop, do not buy one unless you have a very specific need for it. The reason for the past few years of declining iPad sales is because people have realized what happened; expiry of IOS support, before you know it, years passed and you can't update IOS anymore, and the thing becomes an expensive photoframe/alarm clock. Now of course all devices eventually gets outdated but the problem is, the tablet is often not the main priority device of most people. The cellphone is one, the laptop for work is another, so most people have no problem spending money every few years to upgrade to a current phone or computer. But if the tablet is a lower priority secondary device, often only for entertainment, then it makes it not that cost effective given their high cost. Its also not worth buying outdated pre owned sets for the same reason. A 15 year old macbook can be revived with Linux OS, but ipads are not ungradeable both in hardware and software. But if you have a specific use for it, ie an graphics artist drawing on it, then no problem. Or you can afford these easily. Otherwise, dont waste your money!
This is by far the most underrated and wisest comment here. It strikes a balance between apple fanboys and apple naysayers lol.
For me
1. ipad 10th gen: for light usage on GPU and CPU plus max visibility: Grandfather, Grandmother, Teenagers
2. ipad mini : for maximum portability requirement with excellent performance. Children @ home and long trip travelers
3. ipad Air 11" or 13": For powerful gaming and almost everything you through at it. College Students, Presentations in any job, data collection during any job,...etc
4. ipad pro 11" or 13": The ultimate ipad money can buy: Serious demanding content creators (requiring Multiple video and audio streams with tons of filters applied). Huge coding projects requiring shorter compilation times, Huge CAD designs for manufacturing and simulations requiring huge amount of RAM like 8GB
Thank you for this breakdown. This was helpful. I have an 8 year old and was trying to decide between the 10 gen and the iPad Air 11. The Air 11 is a couple hundred more. Do you still recommend the iPad 10 Gen?
@@TiffanyShanell 10gen is better but buy more storage capacity
@@TiffanyShanellget ipad air cause 256gb ipad 10 is almost same prove and air is now 128gb
@@TiffanyShanell new iPad gen 11 is about to roll out in around March 2025. Wait it out... Maybe it's much better than 10 or they might drop price for gen 10 🤷♂️
I have young boys 5 & under and a daughter whose 8
Nice Video. Definitely struggling with my choice, but i had the 13" Air in favour.
Bought the tenth first and then upgraded to the Mr pro 11inch a couple months later mostly for longevity of use. Loveeeee the M4 pro
This was a great video! Thank you. I was trying to justify buying the new mini for planning purposes but based on your video I think I’m gonna go with the 10 generation - especially since I already own the new pro 13 inch!
Thanks for this video! I want to get an iPad for note-taking at work, but also for watching videos on planes and some casual stuff, so after watching this video I'm just going to go for the base model iPad 10th generation with the pencil, and I can always get an anti-glare screen protector. Excited about getting one soon!
If buying a refurb be very sure to check the battery condition: it may only be rechargeable to "less than" the original 100% capacity; this is more true the older the device is.
The thing I never hear ppl talk about with storage is that you can literally just buy an external hard-drive to store more stuff. So i wouldn’t worry about internal storage that much
There's a threshold of storage that actually matters. If you're someone who needs quick access to his important files without further hassle, low storage options such as 64GB might not be enough. Especially for people who need a tablet for academic purposes. It sucks how much Apple capitalizes on this need though.
True but you cannot use it for the apps that can take a lot of storage, so I still consider it, 64gb is not enough anymore, even with an extra hard-drive
@@emilie9269 Yeah, I don’t even use many apps on my 128GB Air M2, and only use it for my classes, but I already have used 30GB’s of storage. 128GB is going to be barely enough long term, 64GB would not be.
You guys are forgetting one critical aspect of the regular iPad , it has USB 2.0 so external drives are pretty much a no go, on top of that you need a macbook to format the drive to your ecosystems fs. FAT32 will be significantly slower.
Fantastic review! Thank you for your in depth review and recommendations. Much appreciated……
Just bought the iPad Air 13. Mostly for using is a media consuming device and a second screen for productivity on the go
i’ll go buy ipad mini 7th tomorrow. so exciting 😊
It has been a couple of weeks....
How do you like your Mini ?
This is such a great video. It is exactly & literally what I needed to know and was hoping would exist cause I’m trying to buy one. I never compliment or write stuff like this, but the video you gave us is amazing.
Upgraded to the Air from the 6th gen base model. Had it for about 5 years. Used it really well and loved it.
Honestly for 90 to 95 percent of the people regular iPad is best
i'm getting one for xmas and agree, watched a ton of reviews an check it out in store, seems great
I have one and don’t let these reviewers fool you the screen is great you cannot see the air gap unless u put it 1 inch away from your face
I just got another 10th gen for Xmas cause mine is a massive hit at my house. My children love playing Roblox on it, for me, the only thing that’s missing is Apple intelligence so I’ll be waiting on the 11th gen to get a third iPad 😊
@@Rinnara21 hey, i wish they would release it before xmas, would be nice to have one that last's a lot longer in terms of power with the new chip that's coming.
but i guess I will have to settle with the 10th
Depends on what you are using the iPads for.
I see so many people buy the pro or the air when all they are going to do is stream videos and surf the web. They don’t understand that even the most basic iPads will do 95 percent of what the pros do and 99 percent of people will never use that 5%.
A lot of this has to do with tech bros who are producing video content. THEY need the power of the pros. Their grandma does not.
I’m still using a 7th gen ipad for business and it does everything I need and more.
I’m an artist /illustrator.
And am updating my iPad Air 3 to a pro gen 3
Unless you’re doing it for your craft I don’t get why people buy pros I thought those iPad were made specifically for designers.
I just upgraded from the ipad 7th gen to the 10th gen, and the difference is noticeable. I went for the base model and bought a logitech slim folio or how it is called, just because of the back-lit keyboard.
@@HelenaGuina-h3d it will change your life - it's the non-human love of my life!! :-)
@@kt2025 I have a very thin and light Bluetooth keyboard that cost $20. I rarely need it. In my office and at home I have multifunction keyboards that can connect to my iPad when I need a lot of writing. The Bluetooth keyboard is for travel.
I have a brand new iPad Air 11”. I love it. The downside is that it needs the Apple Pencil pro. Had to buy one for $100. I traded in my 13” iPad Pro gen 2. $185 trade in but I get an email a few days later saying the trade in value was being adjusted to $0.
I have the new iPad Pro m4 13in oled. Beautiful screen and great for streaming ps5
Funny how its different strokes... The laminated screen is huge for me, almost feels like the difference between reading a book and trying to read the telly. Proper airgap-phobe
just bought a mini last week, really like it so far!
Here My Story Why ipad mini 7 is King!!
B ought an ipad pro 11 m4 sadly due to PWM it causes headache and eyestrain, which no one talks about .
So oled is a big no unless its xiaomi which doesnt have this issue which is weird.
Ended up buying m2 ipad then its too heavy decided had a leap of faith and bought an ipad mini 7 cellular
I must Say its the most perfect device Ever made.its like having a phone…
I play wuthering wave, warzone mobile, social media and netflix machine
Every single day i also use this to schedule my patients
I did buy the new iPad mini and I also bought the iPad Pro 13inch m4 , love them for two different reasons and use both often
Great combo!
A better solution for the nano textured screen would be a paper like screen protector. The nano textured ipads are more targeted towards artists or illustrators who need to draw a lot. And the hover feature is incredible! I’m just not sure that the ipad air 6 has that function like the previous ipad air though.
Thanks for a great review and comparison. I’ve been using my 1st Gen iPad Pro, every day, for over 8 years now. I have been looking at the 13” Air and, as I don’t upgrade often, I’m looking for longevity. I’ll be going for the 13” Air 512Gb Wi-Fi very soon! Then save up for the keyboard…
I use my iPad essentially for reading, browsing, watching TH-cam, tv shows and movies. Some emails checking. I’m still good with the M1 11” Pro, but I would like to go to the 13” Air.
The iPad Air has such a good price for the specs it has, but that’s 60 Hz refresh rate is absolutely killing it
I haven’t had a new ipad since ipad gen6 , and recently went for an ipad pro 13 i know it’s more expensive and i do plan on using it for work. Could i have gotten a lesser expensive base ipad yes but i figured i only live once so wanted to try the higher end at least once lol thanks for sharing enjoyed the review
Went to an Authorized Reseller of Apple Products here in my country and just find the Mini so expensive. So buy the 10th gen. It basically do most of the Pro's can do and the Air's without leaving any massive damage to my pocket.
As a bro who's either gaming, editing videos for fun, and drawing. I find that the 11inch Air is great. It didn't go over my budget and fulfilled all my needs and excelled at it.
But yea the M2 is enough to support my hobbies and productivity. And tbh if ur just looking to consume media base model is my pick.
Agreed! Hard to beat base iPad's value. I like the 11" Air - and it's very impressive if you're upgrading to it.
What would you get - I am stuck between getting new M2 iPad Air with only 128GB (for $990 AUD) or the earlier model M1 iPad Air with 256GB at $880 AUD… Keep in mind I am no longer studying and have a work laptop, this is just for personal use.
Either one is fine long term use (5 years from now) so it's up to you ultimately if you want to save some money or have slightly better chip. They also have different front camera angle (M1 is portrait like iPhone while M2 is landscape like Macbook/laptop)
Was just watching your early January video and this got recommended.
Watching it back to back was crazy dejavu 😅
Thank you! I’ll go in and check them out.
I don't know where apple has left itself to go with the iPad and apple intelligence? The A17Pro seems like the lowest chip that can support Apple Intelligence and they've already used it in the mini. I can't see them releasing the 11th gen iPad without it so maybe the M1...?
Got the 11 in pro… at the end of the day it is and still will be a tablet.😂
my reason for getting the base ipad 10th generation
I upgraded to the 11 inch m4 from the first gen iPad Pro 9.7 and its a HUGE difference
I just watched your video where Mimi wasnt updated, i think you edited the same video 😄 btw helpful
I think so to😂😂😂
Watching on my 9th gen iPad I also got an Apple Pencil idk gen but it works and this is the best performance I have so far planning to upgrade to 10 gen cuz of Bessels In maybe mid 2026 or so
People overlook that cellular iPads also have GPS. There's a huge difference between cellular or not when you need to use it for directions. I will only buy cellular models now andha ethe Mini 7th gen as well as the M2 iPad Air 11".
I’m an artist and I’m thinking of upgrading by base model 7th gen for the 11 inch air 🤩
The base iPad is, by far, the best proposition. At $349 it does everything 99% of people would need.
Couldn't agree more!
I think the 10th gen for most people with the 128gb. The iPad Air is what I am looking at, the 13” with 256gb. I have the 1st gen pro now, a 12.9”.
I got this one for under $400 with the keyboard and pencil many years ago and am just now looking to update. Primarily for the M2 chip to run a golf simulator.
I did get the iPad mini 4 way back new for $299 new at Best Buy. I like the mini when traveling and the Pro at home or in the office. I rarely use my iPad Air 1 anymore. I think it’s a 9.7”.
Which golf simulator?
wonderful sharing, perfect solution to my problem, before i buy it first time.
The mini on sale for $399 shoots up a lot higher on the list.
Yes it does!
Great in depth video and very sensible selection in the end
Just bought the 13in pro. I love it for planning and note taking.
you going to get the apple pencil?
@@btominthewind yeah I have the pro pencil. It’s nice
In the US, we have the option of buying the 2022 11-inch 1TB M2 iPad Pro for $1100 or 2024 11-inch 1TB M4 iPad Pro for $1650. So, in terms of depreciation, they're priced the exact same. The 2022 model will have software update support for 1.5 years longer than the 2024 model. Which one to get?
I think all the M chips are basically the same performance so get whatever
I’m not sure this will average a lot of views for you compared to other videos that you make because basically they’re all the same but the mini is smaller. I say this as an owner of a pro, an air and a base model.
Please which is best to get ? How important is stage manager for multitasking ? And which of them has better useability under sunlight
@ stage manager is good for niche cases like running two financial apps side by side and switching to another set of like apps. You would absolutely have to buy the newest pro M4 to have good sunlight handling on an iPad. There is no second best option. It’s the double panel OLED that does brightness. You could try to find the mini LED 2022 model next it’s lower.
The iPad mini is by far my favorite iPad and I use it everyday. I am pretty mad they didn’t add a high refresh display and chose that non update after 3 years. Come on Apple a high refresh display isn’t a “pro” feature!!
From what I've read (and what I did), is buy the ipad air 5th gen (which has the m1) chip, for $350 refurbished
M1 iPad Pro 11” user here. Got it second hand, great value, great device. I have no reason to upgrade.
The I pad mini 7 is perfect !
Those wallpapers are sick! Where to get them!?😊
I really feel that the OLED screen is a game changer. Anyone who has ever used an OLED knows just how much it does if you’re consuming video content. The 11 inch iPad Pro for me seems like the best deal just because of that. The 13 inch is just to large and you’re basically going to carry around a laptop screen.
$999 is pretty expensive if all one is doing is consuming content.
It’s not that big the 13in. I have it and it’s brilliant 🤩
What a wicked video man!
Thank you!
I love my 9th generation - use it every day, including right now.
I been debating since last night which iPad would be best for me. All I really want it for is for video editing
He speaks of using it for reading. If you read a lot, nothing is close to a kindle paper-white. The paper-white does nothing except give the best reading experience, and isn't expensive. I use a Samsung for everything else, simply because I can add a terabyte memory card and watch movies without wifi or cellular. I also have a paper-white that I use daily, and the battery on it tends to last weeks.
Kindle Paperwhite is better for just reading, absolutely.
I’m buying an iPad soon should I wait for the 11th gen or just buy the tenth gen
I think you'd be happy with 10th gen, but 11th gen likely first half of 2025, I reckon
@ k Tysm
I got an M2 Air new for £509 and I’m happy with it. I mostly use it for comics and media consumption. My laptop needs are very basic, so it does the job there (just) with stage manager, too.
Same, I rarely used my laptop ever since I got the M2 Air 11 inch Cellular. I mainly consume media, business meetings, write emails, and sign documents on the iPad, I don't play games at all. I thought about the iPad Mini but honestly keyboard is a necessity for me, so the 11 inch Air is just the right size to always be in my backpack as my workhorse device.
@@Skywalker96214recommend this over ipad M2 pro?
Watching this hasn't really helped me make my decision. Which one would you recommend for digital planning, organizing and just overall productivity.
I bought the 10th gen at 128g of storage which is almost full. I honestly think they need to rethink their storage moving forward or people will just walk away regardless..especially in 2024/25! ALSO my wish list for the common man would be a 13” screen. A slightly lesser spec VERY user friendly and reachable in pricing and they’d open up to consumers currently considering other brands…
If you want a 13” screen, then the best would be a 12.9” (close enough) iPad Pro M1 as a refurbished item.
What ipad is the best for zoom calls / taking notes for meetings?
So if I want to update and a bigger screen I would go for the 10th gen or Air '13. Otherwise I'd go for the mini 7. But I still have the mini 5 and the ancient 10.5 Pro which are still great. I watch content in the Pro while I game in the Mini. For everything else, I'm still using my 14 pro max. Great expensive system, what else can I say.
I'm 68 and need one for tapping videos for TH-cam. Which one would be the best one.. help
the regular ipad 10th gen
My opinion just buy what you can afford and what suits you for me anything above the iPad Air 11 m2 chip was over skill but I got the 10th gen jus cause I’m using it for everyday watching and looking stuff up can’t beat the price yea no m chip but honestly the A14 is still a upgrade from previous chips
Ipad 10 is best value for price by far especially after the recent price drop, less than £350 for basically everything the pro models do almost as good apart from bigger screen better battery and pencil pro compatibility for more than half the price
Compared to the iPhones, why are the iPads regressing in their camera lenses. The iPad Mini is the perfect device for capturing content, or especially spatial content if capable…
Camera operators often attach larger monitors or touch screens to their camera rigs, which also means Apple should either offer a 1TB capacity for the Mini, or introduce a Pro version…
An iPad Mini with the cameras and storage capacity options of the iPhone Pro series would revolutionize the content creation industry by leaps and bounds…
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Hmmm…this kind of talked me down on the Mini 7 which I’ve been seriously considering🤔🤔 I haven’t had a tablet since 2019
Is this a re-upload? Cause I've seen this exact same video a week ago as well
used the old video segments with a new section for the new mini
I'm a student and currently looking to buy one for school. It would have been so simple if apple made the 10th gen ipad compatible with the apple pencil pro, but classicaly apple is going to make me spend 300 more for an air
With Apple iCloud available, is more on-board storage still needed? Thank you for the excellent summary.
I will say that for me, i think the new iPad Mini is the right choice.
I’m not looking for games or movies (bar maybe on my relatively frequent flights for work to not drain my phone battery).
The goal was to show my photography portfolio on the road if I didn’t have my physical one (prints).
Anti-reflective was important since i want my images to not be hidden by interior lighting, not having that air gap with the screen is also big in case it’s wet outside and I don’t want to hand people a larger tablet that they could drop easier.
I think overall the size is fine. I bought my wife the pro a couple years ago and I don’t want to travel with something /that/ expensive
Which do you think is best for a student 9 or 10
Thanks for the video and easy to understand advice. Just 1 question on the memory....Is 128GB sufficient for everyday general use or is it worth paying for 256GB? I am heading towards your 1st choice of the 10th gen Ipad!
Mate 128 is enough for studying don’t pay more for it😂😂😂😂
@@entertainmentpurposes9684 Understood...lol. Many thanks for that advice and the video
I got the air(m2) on sale in Amazon for 498. Which was a big chunk off. that’s why I pulled the trigger on it. If not, I would’ve gotten the 10th gen.