iPads are as popular as ever now, and with their ever increasing processing power and wide array of accessories they are replacing laptops for many casual users.
But with so many variations, how do you know which iPad is right for you?
Here is a quick rundown on the currently available fullsize iPad models at the time of this article and what their primary differences are so you can make an easy decision about which is right for you.
iPad Pro (4th gen)
Display
12.9″ or 11″ Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology and True Tone
2732‑by‑2048 resolution at 264 ppi
600 nits max brightness (typical)
Processor
A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine
Storage
Up to 1TB
Main Cameras
12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras
Seflie Camera
TrueDepth 7MP
Video
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps (Wide); 60 fps (Ultra Wide)
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps (Wide); 240 fps (Ultra Wide)
Connection
USB‑C connector
Weight
1.41 pounds (641 grams)
Battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Audio
Four speaker audio
Accessories
Compatible with Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio
Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
iPad Air (4th gen)
Display
10.9″ Liquid Retina display True Tone
2360‑by‑1640 resolution at 264 ppi
500 nits max brightness (typical)
Processor
A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
Storage
Up to 256GB
Main Cameras
12MP Wide
Seflie Camera
FaceTime HD 7MP
Video
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Connection
USB‑C connector
Weight
1.0 pound (458 grams)
Battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Audio
Two speaker audio landscape mode
Accessories
Compatible with Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio
Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
iPad (8th gen)
Display
10.2″ Retina display
2160-by-1620 resolution at 264 ppi
500 nits max brightness (typical)
Processor
A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
Storage
Up to 128GB
Main Cameras
8MP Wide
Seflie Camera
FaceTime HD 1.2MP
Video
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps
Slo-mo video support for 720p at 120 fps
Connection
Lightning connector
Weight
1.08 pounds (490 grams)
Battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Audio
Two speaker audio
Accessories
Compatible with Smart Keyboard
Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation)
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