iPad Buying Guide (2023) - Don’t Waste Your Money!
Which iPad should you buy? I compare the iPad 9th Gen, 10th Gen, Mini, Air, Pro 11 & Pro 12.9 + Apple Pencil & Magic Keyboard to find out! ▶ Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/techchap - Enter promo code TECHCHAP for 85% off + 3 months FREE!
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Hey Chaps! Do you own an iPad (and what do you use it for most)?? (New iPad prices are pretty crazy, but there are some good deals on Amazon right now - links in description)
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I have an iPad Air 4 do u think it was a good choice
I have a 12.9 inch second gen pro. It still works fine, somehow even with battery life, though it's showing its age with some backlight bleed on the edges of the left side of the display. All I really use it for at this point is googling stuff and playing music, so I haven't really seen a need for anything newer. I've had it for five years now. I expected the battery to need replacing before now, but when I checked with apple support and had them run a diagnostic, they said it was in good health, probably because it's been pretty lightly used. I'd like one of these fancy new pros, because I'm a huge nerd, but for my use case, it's just not a need. Maybe when they finally drop mine from iOS support.
For me, it’s simple. The degree of laptop replacement and the fact that I’m replacing a ready-to-be-retired iPad Pro gen 2 puts me strongly in the current generation Pro 12.9. For the mix of engineering, documenting, and pro audio work I do with it I really do need the screen real estate. Plus, the fact that I tend to keep my iPads until they die of old age is a pretty big factor in the justification. That said, I would tend to agree with you. Either the iPad Air with the M1 or the iPad Mini for a small tablet really fits what most people will need.
What’s funny is most iPad reviews always show things most of us never use, because you know we would just get a 12.9 pro m2 only to end up playing KZhead videos and playing games 😂
@@Thetechchap 😂
It’s partly why I sold my 12.9; tech guilt. I had a moment of honesty with myself and realized that 90% of my usage was just KZhead and messages. 😂
@@tronam that’s why videos showing comparisons are good, because tech companies make it out you need the latest and best devices when the truth is only very few people use or need the power of the newer devices. I have the original iPad 2 from I think 2011 or 2012? And it still works fine, it’s just that apple don’t support the software anymore. The first base iPad he showed is more then perfect for most of us who don’t edit vids/music etc I don’t think I’ve ever took a photo with the iPad either lol So if you just like to watch content or play games even the Amazon tablets which are much cheaper more then suffice…and damn that “tech guilt”
Spot on. That is why I avoid rip-off apple.
@@alexythimia23 IPAD PRO M2 12.9 INCH IS NOT FOR PLAYING KZhead VIDEOS ESPECIALLY NOT PLAYING GAMES IF YOU WANT PLAYING KZhead IN YOUR ANYTHING LAPTOP IF YOU WANT PLAYING GAMES PLAY IN YOUR ASUS ROG,RAZER OR DELL ALIENWARE!
I appreciated your video as I have been chasing my rail for two months now trying to figure out which iPad to buy this time around. Your video gave me a lot of good information and now I can make an informed decision. Thank You! Ric
I'm planning on getting an iPad mini for Christmas, but I will be taking advantage of an option where I can buy now and pay over time so I don't have to drop 400-600 all at once. I've used my old mini for years, but it finally stopped receiving updates recently and so I decided its time for a new one. I mostly use it for watching videos and reading, especially on longer plane rides. The slightly shorter battery life for the mini doesn't bother me a ton, just because I rarely use my iPad for more than a couple hours at a time.
I’ll keep my iPad 9th gen, the 10th is too expensive and sincerely doesn’t seems to deserve the change. I’m a teacher and with the base iPad I do everything I need, it’s smooth, fast and light, and it do almost the same things of his more expensive brothers.
🤣yupp. Or review/reread of the specs tht are listed on the web site..
I bought my first iPad ever, the mini! Wanted it as a stronger, more versatile Kindle replacement. Haven't once regretted it. The size was exactly what I wanted and it runs beautifully.
Except that the reason you get the Kindle is for the E-ink display and with the ipad you get a regular screen full of glare.
@@zOOmer991there are screen covers to solve that
@@zOOmer991 Not as much glare as the newer 10th gen ipad. That thing sucks.
I like my kindle but i want something to read comics watch youtube videos and draw on do you reckon the mini is good for those things ?
Great video. I’m leaning more towards the 11” pro. Face I.d and stage manager, stereo speakers etc but still suitable for travel and everyday consumption. Thanks again
I have two. The older one is a 10.5” gen 2 pro with gen 1 pencil. I bought it for note taking when I moved to digital notes. It’s great, runs fine, but was too small for note taking and currently is used for KZhead and recipes in the kitchen. I bought it used or refurbished, don’t remember exactly. I also have a 12.9”, the last gen before M1, whatever that is. I have the gen2 pencil with it, and it’s my daily driver for note taking and reading. I keep it in my backpack or at my work station. I bought it used and had planned on trying to sell the older one, but ended up keeping both. For my uses I don’t need a lot of storage. I think I have 256gb on both and it’s more than I need, but you only get one shot at it, so I don’t regret my choice there. Super happy with the devices. I think if I were to just get a media consumption device new, it would probably be the air.
I just got the 11” M2 pro running iPadOS 16.2 beta. My goal is for it to be able to handle my entire workflow as an accounting firm owner while eliminating my usage of two devices (MacBook and iPad mini previously). So far so good, I might add. The 12.9” is too chunky for travel and I typically use the device screen to view documents. Using the pencil to mark up bank statements and other docs is a game changer
Really interested in your comment as I’m looking to do the same thing. How do you find spreadsheets, coming from Windows, the idea of a weakened Excel is the one thing that puts me off (I do use Power Pivot and BI which I don’t think work on Office for Mac)
@@Davewagon not the best, lots of shortcomings due to the limited OS.
You'll be replaced by AI soon enough
@@notjebbush4478 specially apple people that don't understand technology. The just works mentally is about to backfire big-time.
I just purchased the m2 pro 11 as well… and same reason for me to not choose the 12.9 was just too much to carry… I feel like to carry a 13 inch around I might as well just carry a laptop…
I have a iPad Pro 11 first gen that I use frequently for media consumption, journaling and web browsing. Got a iPad mini 6 as a gift recently, which I use to read things at bed time, and also to check work updates in the day. Love my iPad Pro, it’s the first gen but it’s working well and is still really fast!
This is exactly the kind of guide I needed! Thank you!
Glad you picked air 3 mins to the the end of this video I made my mind for iPad air V useful and good intro
I chose the 11" M1 Pro with MKB and Pencil for business travel personal tech. I have a waterproof, protective shoulder bag. The iPad fits very snugly in a dedicated, deeply padded sleeve with reinforced corners. The separate zipped sleeve is packed with USB-C to USB-C and Ethernet cables (not all foreign hotels have WiFi), a dongle with SD and TF card ports, 2 x USB-C ports (one charging, the other data), 2 x USB-A, Ethernet and HDMI, a 20W USB-C charging wall wart with folding UK pins, a 1 TB SanDisk Portable Extreme SSD, iPods Pro and a 20,000 mAH power bank (the largest you can legally take on board a plane). This is really light and portable, and it easily fits under an airline seat while my laptop bag goes in overhead storage (this also contains plug adaptors for anywhere in the world). I borrowed a friend's 12" Pro to do an experiment, and with the MKB fitted, it's just not as portable and light as the 11". So I'm sticking with the 11". I will not be upgrading to the M2 until apps start to come out that really tax the M1.
Really enjoying my refurbed 2018 12.9. I was aware of my bias towards the new when buying, without taking into account that any upgrade from 2015 10.5 would be an improvement. When I realised that I felt way better. It's sometimes about reframing the purchase rather than following Apple's marketing lead.
I'm enjoying my 2022 11 pro
I have been searching for about 3 weeks now taking my time on which to buy, I have been leaning towards the Ipad Air 5th Gen! Just about every you tube & read up on the comparison has led me back to what you have now just confirmed for me. I am going to go w/ YES You said it the Ipad Air 5th Gen. So now I have no doubts in my mind anymore on what to Choose. I want to Thank you for for helping me feel Great about my decision. If I'm going to spend the money, I like to do my homework & make a decision I won't doubt or second guess myself...😁 Thanks Again..... I hope my comment also may have helped anyone who goes on a Wild Goose Chase for the Right Ipad. Especially when you don't have a Ton of money to spend & want to make a Purchase that they are Happy with. Thank You! GodBless😊
Just upgraded to a m2 12.9 iPad Pro with 256gb from a 2018 12.9 pro with 256gb. Let me say I don’t regret it a bit. I use my iPad every day for work as a housing inspector and immediately I noticed just how much faster it is. My 2018 never really felt that slow, but things have definitely changed since I first got it and the 8 gb vs 2 or 3 gb of ram is nice. Haven’t seen an app have to refresh itself yet. And the wide angle camera, for me at least, was I big reason I upgraded. I take thousands of pictures inside homes and being able to not have to pull out my iPhone for a wide angle to actually see the room is very nice. I was actually consider going down to a mini with 5g, but I tested the camera in the store and it was just too narrow. If Apple would put the camera setup from the normal iPhone I would buy one in a heart beat.
Hi! I’m looking into this model and I hope you can answer; since I don’t have the router that the specs say is needed for 6E WiFi, will the iPad Pro 12.9” just *not work* on any less powerful WiFi networks? (sorry if I sound really dens in asking, I just am trying to determine if this device can still connect to non-6E WiFi routers, which is likely the case pretty much everywhere I use WiFi. Any advice you can provide, please?
@@aerclyyonr Yes, it's backwards compatible with non-6E routers. I have no 6E compatible routers around me at all and have never faced any wifi issues on the ipad pro m2.
Just bought a 2020 iPad Pro 11” from Apple refurbished for £469 and it works perfectly for what I need as a companion for my MBA and it looks new :)
I use my mini 6 for travel, out of house use, or gaming. The IPad 10 Gen (pink!) for home & downtime content consumption. The iPad Air 5 only for work- I don’t like to mix work and personal devices. 😅
Thank you so much for your review. I recently got the 9th generation iPad which had some issues so I returned it to Amazon. I did some research and yesterday I received my iPad Air from Amazon. I love it and I also recommend it. 💕
Thanks for the info about the speaker jack. That made my decision easy!
I ended up with an M2 iPad 11 with LTE. The size was the ultimate draw because it fits in my sling bag and though it is on the heavier size, the small size makes it very easy to grab and go when I'm doing work. Remoting into servers, using a jump box for network configs and such don't really need the power of an M2 but as the LTE models are already pricey, I decided against the older gen and as I'm a speed reader and read a lot of documentations, the 120hz screen makes a massive difference when skimming through documentation. Add in the paperlike screen protector with the apple pencil and it's a delight to write and sketch on. I wish the magic keyboard had a proper escape key and a function row, but it's not too hard to get around it. Only other complaints are not proper support for a platform agnostic KVM, no extended monitor (would like 2 external please) and just general Apple tax. Outside of that it's been a brilliant addition to my kit and has freed me from feeling trapped to a desk and being able to work from just about anywhere. Now if only there was a way I could use my ZFold as a 2nd monitor for the iPad.... Oddly I use it almost purely for work. I generally prefer the small size of the Mini or the ZFold for most of my mobile media consumption and prefer to just game on my Switch, if mobile, or just game at my desktop.
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I think you should do a video for iPad shoppers who want to shop for a used and/or refurbished/renewed late-model iPad. I would also like to see a more detailed review of the 6th-gen iPad Mini, including available Apple and aftermarket accessories.
I'm in! I like the way you promote each level of iPad for what it is, and don't, like so many other you tube creators, dis on each level all the way to just promoting the pro. There is a use for all levels. I came from no iPad, and just do media consumption, and chose the iPad Air only 64, which worked great because, I just plugged in my Crucial SSD and played movies in VLC right from the drive. Did not have any issues.
Chap, i am a big fan of your honest, detailed and informative Videos. Thanks!
I picked up the 9th Gen last month. (My first iPad!) Best decision ever. I use it primarily for emails, scheduling, signing PDFs, basic social media content editing (images, video and gifs), Netflix, etc. It’s the perfect size. If I need a bigger screen or more power, I shift to my MacBook Pro. I bought the Logitech tough combo case and crayon as well - both work seamlessly with the iPad. I don’t care for surround speakers. I use BT earbuds. The non-laminated screen is a non-issue. I’m not drawing with it. The screen glare is easily fixed with a non-reflective screen protector. The battery life is exceptional. Like another user said in the comments, the majority of users will never use half the functions of tier 1 iPads. Think about what you’ll use it for, before falling for the marketing hype.
I was going to get the iPad 9 and I use my iPad for the same purposes as you, but I didn’t love the old school design so I got the iPad Air 5. I really wish I waited a year and got the iPad 10 lol. The design of the 9 was the only reason I didn’t get it
@@ghostface0927 the iPad 10 is worse than the air 4, so the air 5 is better.
@@Hello-ho3zn I agree. But it really depends on your use for it. For my use the air is better but unnecessary powerful for my use, the iPad 9 or 10 were viable options for my purposes. But they arent really future proof as they are outdated from launch day. So I think I made the right decision in the long run
is it bluethooth 4??
@@afifatus4556 yes it is but assuming your Bluetooth device is less then 1 foot away, you’re not going to transfer data through it, or need to connect to 2 device at once, Bluetooth 4 is enough, because if your needs fall within these conditions bluetooths 5 increase data speed, range, and speed are negated to the point it’s not noticeable.
Thank you for this review! I’ve been using the iPad Pro 9.7” since it was gifted to me in 2016 while finishing High School, and used it all throughout university. I’m on the iPad hunt now, as I’d love to gift my grandma an iPad for FT capability with our family, and for easy google and reading access as she wishes. Figured it’s best I upgrade to the iPad Air? and give her my iPad Pro - than buy her a refurbished model of the 2016 release that is still no cheaper than $175. I’ve been perfectly content with mine for the last 6 years and could go longer with it - but I truly think gifting my grandmother it would be a great gift. ☺️
same! I am content with my iPad air 2 that i bought in 2015 but now I think of gifting my father for reading and get air 5.
I really enjoy your enthusiastic high energy yet professional presentation. Even though you speak very quickly your pronunciation makes it clear & easy to understand even for someone, like myself,who has problems understanding quick speakers and accents. Very professional reviews, video quality and presentation. Thank you.
For a lot of travel vloggers and content creators the mini and the air hit the sweet spot. Can edit 4k video, small and light weight, but bigger than the phone if you want a nicer screen for your drone
Id go for the 12.9 m1. They are currently heavily discounted for the black friday sale. And m2 doesn't seem to be a major upgrade. Though I might go down to the 11 if i find a great deal.
Just bought last year's 11" ipad pro as a replacement for my 2015 12.9" ipad pro. I mostly use my ipad for art, content consumption, and some gaming. I just couldn't stomache the price of the price of the 12.9" ipad pro. Also I wanted a more portable device. I love my 12.9" but is a bit cumbersome to carry around. The portability plus the price of the 11" ipad pro makes it the right option for me, I think 🤔. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your videos!
Thank you for the great review. So glad I stumbled on this first. Makes for a much shallower rabbit hole. 😊 will look into lap top options as well.
I was gifted an iPad 9th Generation when it first came out last year and I love it. I'm a 20 year old uni student with an Xbox for gaming, my phone for mobile stuff, and my Surface laptop for school, so the iPad is really just something I use for KZhead, mobile games, Procreate, and sometimes some light college work. I have the Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case for it with the Apple Pencil and it's great. Considering I bought the keyboard case for only $60 on an eBay auction (sealed) and the Apple Pencil as well for only $40, this thing is great. The other iPads are cool and all but realistically I have my other devices that can do everything else the higher end models would be needed for.
Hi! Can I ask where u got such a good price on the iPad pencil? I’m so confused ! Is that the USB pencil or 1st gen? Thanks so much!😊
@@laurenv2003only the 1st gen pencil is listed as compatible with the gen 9 ipad
This is a great video mate ! I honestly feel that each iPad launched by Apple targets a different consumer base. According to me -: The iPad 9th and 10th Gen are good "budget" replacements for laptops. If you need to replace your computer and are willing to spend money then the Air 5 serves that purpose. For content creation and people willing to spend too much money the Pros are good. If a person already has a working PC in good condition then I feel that a Mini should be good for on the go devices
No tablet can replace a laptop unless your doing basic tasks. The efficiency and power are very different
Thank you for this review! I've spent years trying to find the perfect devices for me. My work is usually from home but they sent me a macbook pro for my tasks (the one with the touchbar), I'm a graphic designer. I'd like to have my own device though for personal use so I was thinking of just getting a mac mini for my home and an iPad for travel. It's really hard when you have lots of options so seeing this video comparing everything with good conclusions finally made me decide on getting the iPad air you recommended. Thank you so much!
Well done! Very informative and nicely presented. Thank you for making this video.
for me the pencil hover is the option that I want to switch my air m1 to m2 pro :v for someone who uses ipad for drawing it's a killing feature, I think you underrated this one :D
I wish basic iPads, including the Air, featured the 12.9" screen. For music reading and note taking, and also college textbooks, the bigger screen plays a significant role.
I'd get this one. I want a 12 inch but man.. My main reason for wantintone is the screen size, my ipad right now has enough speed for me
Thanks for the video and recommendations! I've been using an iPad Pro 12.9" 4th gen (2020) that belongs to my work, and I've absolutely loved it. To the point where I want one for myself. I have an iPhone and a 16" MBP, and this his fit that middle portable and easy to use space perfectly. Being kind of a screen junkie, I'm super drawn to the mini LED panels on the M1/M2 pro. I wish they'd bring that technology over to the iPad air.
Thanks for this! I'm looking for a iPad for the holiday season!
I have numerous I pad- iphones-mac pro etc and I think the real advantage of getting the 12.9 Ipad pro over the mac pro laptop is the touch screen. Can't stand that Mac doesn't make its laptops with touch screens. There is no reason not to have this upgraded tec specs of touch screen so for me I have a macbook air but to replace my mac book pro I went with the ipad pro with the magic keyboard and I love it! If you are wanting a mac laptop spring for an I pad with the keyboard even though expensive you will love it.
You do a whole lot of work to make it easier for us man. I don't even need to watch it to know it's a banger.
Thank you!
Straight to point and easy to listen to video! Really interested in the new iPad Air as I have the basic 2018 iPad model
Thanks! Great review. It helped me so much. I know which on I want and need now. Thanks again! iPad Air is the one for me!!!
I’m going for the new Air. I have had my existing air for a decade and still love it so that seems best for me :-) thanks for the videos to help me realize I didn’t really need the big bad pro model :-) saved me enough to buy the keyboard with my Air!!
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For me I picked up a iPad Pro 11 inch m1. For Lightroom and media it’s much more responsive than my slightly older xps 13 thinner and has better battery life. It was cheaper (used) and is smaller and lighter for when I travel. The only thing I miss over a laptop is the keyboard but at home I have a pc and cheap Bluetooth keyboard is cheeeap.
Thank you for the video. It was fully helpful for me to choose the right one :)
Thank you for the review, very helpful. I bought an iPad 9th Gen 😀
Here in the UAE amazon sells the iPad pro 3rd gen with 128GB is only 100 dirhams more than the iPad Air 5th gen 256GB, so I'd rather go with the pro, one more thing Tom thanks for a great it was nice watching one of your iPad comparison videos again. Keep it up, man!
I am currently using an iPad mini 3 and it has served me really well for the past 7 years and I'm just mainly using it for reading, watching videos and linking to my sound system to stream music. I am still partially undecisive if I should upgrade to the air or stick with the mini. On one hand I would love a bigger screen watching videos on the go as I do travel a lot but on the other I love the portability of the mini.
I‘d stay with the mini as long as the important Apps still run on it, then I‘d upgrade to a newer one. 😅
7 years of sticking to mini 3 that much more longer than my relationship 😂😂 give yourself a pat on the back and time to reward yourself a better And bigger screen maybe mid ranger entry iPad happy hunting
@@blairfggk120 love this reply! I’ve been using the iPad Pro 9.7” since it was gifted to me in 2016 while finishing High School. I’m on the iPad hunt now, as I’d love to gift my grandma an iPad for FT capability with our family, and for easy google and reading access as she wishes. Figured it’s best I upgrade to the iPad Air and give her my iPad Pro - than buy her a refurbished model of the 2016 release that is still no cheaper than $175. I’ve been perfectly content with mine for the last 6 years and could go longer with it - but I truly think gifting my grandmother it would be a great gift. ☺️
Stay with mini 3,no point of buying new,use it till the time its dead,no point in wasting money and new ipads are flashy and few new features,but no heavenly features but only price
I use an Ipad Mini since 2012. Mine is a stubborn little thing that won't die. I'm grateful for it because I can't afford even a refurbished one at this time. Things are rough but I sure love my mini! I accidentally dropped it off my balcony. Twice! It's got a cracked screen on most of the left side. Honestly, my only issue is that it can't be updated past IOS 12. Now I can't even update my apps like CVS and Amazon. So I can't use them at all now. If it wasn't for my Mini losing access to apps, then I'd honestly just be fine with me & my mini having a few more years together. It's like having a dog in a weird way. It's been by my side every day for almost eleven years! Just like my dog, Bones. Fuck I am stoned! I should've been asleep ours ago but eh it's Saturday.
Excellent insight. I wish I would’ve watched sooner. Purchased the 11” (1TB/16GB) Pro. My intent being a travel/trade show laptop replacement. Something I could pull up my desktop 3d modeling projects, show partners, and do some minor edits. All while handling the entertainment/off-time/leave the keyboard behind stuff as well. We’ll see if I regret not bumping to the bigger/better screen.
Thank you for this comparison. It helped me in making a decision.
ipad pro M1 11 inch have some good discount through retailers - can't beat that 120 Hz once you got used to that refresh rate especially if you already have a late iphone pro as well.
From my hands-on experience: If you want a full size screen and don’t need a bunch of accessory support, go iPad 9. If you’re still budget minded and want Magic Keyboard/Pencil 2 support, go iPad Air 4. If you want a truly handheld tablet, then go with the Mini 6. If you need anything beyond a 128gb or 256gb iPad Pro, then get a MacBook.
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I'm a systems design engineer in renewable heating for people's homes solar, air ,water and ground source heat pumps. I use an macbook pro while I'm sat at my desk but if I have to shoot of to a survey I take my 11 pro with me it just works. For years I always said Apple is more for work than play until now.
Love your review. Question: I already have the latest iPad Pro 12.9 pro (6th gen). Keeping the one I had is impossible. It’s always being handed down. I do digital art. I need a second one. Watching on my iPhone 14 max pro is ridiculous. Is mini iPad worth it as my 2nd iPad? Need your input. Thx
I want the 12.9 just for the screen tech, tho I think an 11" is the optimal size still being travel friendly. Also, the new more expensive price hits hard for something I agree as nice but not essential.
Really helpful explanations , certainly helped me decide on my new model , so thank you
One of the best video for differentiating between ipads usage
Thanks for the reviews of all the options/choices. I'll be picking up a Mini 6 in a few days, now pre-planning & searching for accessory advice & deals. This will be my first time using a cellular model- but it will be my 3rd Mini in 10 years, all purchased primarily for extended travel: A Mini 1 (2013) was used for a few weeks in Europe (attracted a lot of curious stares at the time), then was taken along on many trips into Mexico. My Euro travel companion also bought one- we loved the size, weight, and ease of use. It wasn't until a holiday trip to Amsterdam in 2016 that the Mini 1 processor began struggling with IOS updates, so I bought a Mini 4 (2018) and used it intensively for 2 weeks in NZ . Both models worked flawlessly on these trips- I can't imagine traveling with anything else. A big reason is size: I can carry a Mini in one hand, it fits easily into small bags/purse/briefcase, allowed for comfortable inflight movie streaming/email work etc. on long flights- without taking up the entire seat back tray- and can fit in a large pocket in situations where backpacks/large bags are not allowed (a possibility in some museum venues). I'd like to think the mini's small size attracted less attention for potential thievery- and all this is possible with the quality & capability of much larger devices. Finally- I agree a magic keyboard would be very useful. (I've used Zagg products while waiting for that to happen) and may get the pencil for scribbling field notes. (I use Notes every day, and love that the Information is available on all my Apple devices as I move from one location/tablet/phone/Imac to another.) So even after hearing your review: I'm still all-in for the Mini.
I haven't even watched the video & I'm ready to purchase a mini, based off your review alone. Lol. I own a super old iPad from 2012. And I still love it, but it has lots of wear & tear plus I need something more compact.
Love my mini. I mainly use it as a digital notebook. Great for writing notes and digital art. An Air would be more comfortable for creating art. But I’m more of a hobbyist than a professional.
Mini rocks....love the size
I am going to buy the 12.9, big upgrade to me as my current iPad is an Ipad 4. I am surprised that my battery is still working I had it since 2013
My son bought me a new iPad 10th gen to replace my 6th gen ipad which I was happy with. I am disappointed it doesn’t have a headphone socket. I like to listen to music using high quality headphones instead of the crappy built speakers. Apart from having a bigger storage hard drive it lacks the home button which I prefer. I use it for browsing, emails and social media. My win computer is my dedicated DAW recording computer. I do like the editing and copy/ paste functions seem to be better with this new iPad. But all in all was happy with my old 2018 ipad.
I hate it when people say that the non laminated screen is a downside, thanks to being non laminated it is also a lot cheaper to replace, so it’s more of a double edge sword than a downside.
The only thing making me want the 12.9" iPad Pro is the big screen, just so it's more comfy to make great handwritten notes. If there was a non-pro version of it with a larger screen (albeit a 12.9" iPad Air), I would definitely just go for that instead. Also, I do own the iPad Air 4 which at the time I did have a little buyer's remorse.. but lmao it's nice to actually hear someone recommend this model somehow. Idk. 🤣
I’m thinking of getting the IPad 4 now. Why do you say you had buyer’s remorse?
@@derekanderson8659 Not OP, but it there was a short window between iPad Air 4 and 5. The M1 chip in the 5 is my buyers remorse. That being said, it's a very capable device and I use it a lot.
Thank you so much for this. Folks want to get me something for Christmas and didn't really have a list. So I decided I only would like to have 1 gift. NEVER had an iPad and thought its time to finally get one. However, now money is tight (as I'm sure for everyone). Didn't need anything super fancy, but at the same time I know I'll use it quite a bit. Nothing for a job, but simple things like play games, use internet, watch anime, take a few pictures, and music. Compared and contrast and made my decision for iPad Air 5th gen. Hesitant because its still a bit expensive but also not compared to others. Was hesitating in making my request and reviews I got was mixed. But I watched your video and it helped me confirm my decision before the holidays. Your video was simple, concise, and to the point. So thanks a bunch for your video!!!!
My iPad 8 is still going strong. For how I use my iPad 32g will be enough for a long time. Amazes me how iOS optimizes storage. I found a blue tooth keyboard case for $30. It is designed so the part that holds the iPad can spin in a 360 degree arch,so the case with keyboard can be used in portrait or landscape position.
Just ordered the 9th gen , i hope it's will worth for my casual use
i love the ipad mini 6 because of the portability
Thanks a lot, the video is really good comparing capabilities but also price.
I got a new 10th gen. iPad a month ago, because my old Air was not working well, but now I wish I had seen this video first. Great video!
Completely agree with the iPad Air if you were buying new, however I’m leaning towards a last gen iPad Pro M1 12.9” as I think that fits my requirements a lot better and hopefully as it’s the M1 chip may even last a little longer.
Yep that’s a great option
I’ve had my 12.9 inch pro m1 for a month now and I’m a glad I bought this as my first iPad. 😁
That’s exactly what I did. Found one for 719 bucks
Managed to pickup a 12.9 M1 refurb from Apple for the same reasons over M2, saved like £300-500 compared to the new spec
ig the iPad air 5th Gen is good right now
I loved your review. Very honest, by the way. Last year I almost fell into the trap of buying an Ipad as a laptop replacement, but the truth is a tablet will never be as complete as a computer. Sure I would enjoy having an Ipad, but it's not necessary
I think stage manager, and the bigger 12.9 screen size definitely helps. But at that price, i'd get a Macbook Pro 14! I don't think it can fully replace a laptop though
Best comparison review I’ve seen. Grazie.
A proud iPad Air 5 owner for nearly a year now. Great video bro .
Xiaomi Pad 5 works as well. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 (nice short name, right?) has OLED 120 Hz display as is still cheaper than most of those. But all-in-all... iPads are still capable. Yet that is just because the whole tablet market is pretty lazy on substantial upgrades.
I've had a lot of experience with iPads, beginning with the Gen 1. When paired with a decent keyboard, they are just about the perfect writing machine. I've learned that there are two factors that make me want to get a new one -- battery life, which does deteriorate after a few years, and storage space. After a few years, you will fill up your storage, and iCloud, for all its convenience, is not as useful as having files on device. For me, the one to get is the cheapest one with the most storage. That would be the 9th gen with 256gb.
my MacBook is 256gb im thinking I get 64gb and I can move files to my laptop if it gets full??
Man, loving your office/studio ♥
I think it's the iPad air for me, u confirmed my thought g. Bless
Walmart was selling the 4th generation iPad air for $350. They're sold out online now, but $350 for an iPad air 4th gen is absolutely the best deal. You might still be able to pick one up locally.
I have the iPad Air 4 gen, and was shocked it’s no longer being produced! Mines basically new and I hope the updates keep coming for it
I had the iPad Air (5th) for a day, and for then switched for 160.00CAD to jump to the pro 11 M2, and it was worth every penny. The 120hz, hover pencil, 4speaker, miniature but mighty brighter screen, it made cents to me.
I just recently bought a 12.9 Pro and I love it mate! It’s a great machine…
Good video, was really helpful 👍
I picked up the iPad mini 6 when it was released to replace my aging mini 5. For me it's the perfect content consumption device and a great companion to my recently acquired MacBook Air.
I combine mine with the m1 mac mini and have it as a small screen its awesome
@@berdanbalat444 Great idea!
The best (for me) iPad out of all would be the iPad Pro (2020). Still insanely fast, affordable now, and has the pro motion. M1 is a close 2nd.
Watching ur videos frm my mini 6. N im loving it
You helped me decide which ipad to get as i prepare to buy a replacement for my ipad air 3rd gen. I will go with the air 5th gen. Also a new sub.
I prioritize the promotion display and superior sound. So it’s one of the two Pro models for me. The 11 inch is big enough and also cheaper, so that’s my choice. I also decided to go with a refurbished 2021 from Apple to save another $270 (CAD). That paid for a new second gen pencil and iPad cover.
I myself picked up a refurbished iPad Pro 11 256GB 2018 for $650AUD (420USD). Only for media consumption, but you gotta love that 120hz! Also, even being a few years old it's still super fast and handles anything I throw at it :)
so I’ve been doing the same thing not sure to get that or last year’s air for the same price. opinion? Especially because it’s renewed.
@@jackattack9696 Personally, I prefer the smaller bezels and 120hz screen (I’m picky with my displays). I knew I’ll never use it for “professional” use, hence why I got the 2018 model. If you can find it for a great price I’d say go for it, performance wise between this and the Air 4 I can’t compare you’ll have to do your own research. But I don’t believe there is that noticeable of a difference, but it comes down to what you use it for.
@@MTBmonster97 ya i like the 120 hz plus its slightly cheaper. I just want it to last at least 5 years longer. Since yours was renewed did it have any issues?
EXCELLENT VIDEO I watched every minute of this video... and was very impressed. This helped a lot.. I have a MVP laptop but want to buy an iPad. Thank you for sharing this video
As someone who have Ipad Air (3rd gen), and ipad Pro M1, I’d say Ipad Air 5th is probably the best coz you get that M1 chip with price a lot cheaper than the next M1 Ipad model. I personally go for the Ipad Pro because that 120hz referesh rate is really helping me. It is pleasing to the eyes, and make work with ipad much more pleasant.
I would get a older Pro like the 2020 model. I have it and love it ❤
I have been looking closely at the iPad Air, but I have been torn with the option of a refurbished iPad Pro 3rd Gen. Both have the M1 chip but you get the Pro camera and Thunderbolt 4 for about the same price. A well refurbished Pro vs. a brand new Air is not an easy choice, but I am leaning toward the Pro.
I'd go with the air 5 mate, why get an older model almost 5 years old which has been discontinued now when you can get the latest one with which will have better support in the long run I was deciding between the 9 10 and air 4 5 Went with the Air 5 That M1 Chip will last you very long alongside the updated 2022 Air 5 architecture
I’ve got both and my advice is get the pro, I use photo editing, make short videos and use Logic Pro x remote mainly.
Get the pro. Like you said, both have the M1 chip, and 120hz is a huge bonus. You’re essentially exchanging the brand new unboxing experience for more features at the same price.
@@AnasKhan-mv5bm Gen 3 pro came out in 2021. Model A2377.
@@yusufkadi9186 its not that easy considering the scams in the refurbished market u can only trust official apple refurbished
I am watching on the iPad 6th gen.. now it’s been 4 years, I am still using it for every stuffs, writing, reading, movies etc.
for college students, I recommend getting the 65GB 5 Gen IPad Air if you plan on only taking notes or research on it and watch movies occasionally
I got 2 new apple ipads, I have an 11 inch M2 iPad 2022 model and i got it brand new and I love it and I have the 9th generation apple iPad brand new but I love the M2 Chipset instead the 11 inch iPad Pro
For me, as someone looking to move on from an old 2017 pro, the Air 5 is probably my best bet. Suits my usage needs today, and will easily last me until 2024 when we will probably see more substantial upgrades to the line. With refirb, renewed, and used "Like New" options out there, the price is very reasonable.
Bro, once u go 120hz, theres no going back. I would keep using 2017 pro and save up some more.
@@mtunayucer I disagree. I play competitive fps games and my monitor is 360hz. My phone is 60hz and feels completely fine. If you’ve never used 120hz or above, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve used 120hz, it might take some time to get used to 60hz until it doesn’t matter.
@@qwertyouriop2 this is why I’m so much better gaming than people like you I have trained my eyes to be faster using a custom monitor with a refresh rate that’s light years ahead of the curve you guys are on
2024? You're underestimating it lol that's an M1 chip right there
@@qwertyouriop2 to be honest, higher hz isn't quite necessary on iPhone as opposed to iPad. Rarely do people game on phones and having 120hz on an iPad is a very easy noticeable improvement plus it's much more of the leisure device for entertainment.
Excellent explanation brother. Thank you. 😊🙏🏼💐💐💐
I had the M1 iPad Pro 11 and never used it. I always ended up using my M1 MBA or my MBP 16 (M1 Max) to do any kind of work because you really need a proper laptop with a proper OS. For media consumption, I ended up using my phone most of the time because it was so much smaller and easier to use. I ended up giving it away to my mom who loves it (she doesn't have a laptop and doesn't want one) and ended up buying the iPad mini instead which I use all the time for watching videos, browsing the web, or reading books. It is the perfect form factor for me for a tablet with the only downside being the screen which can be pretty awful sometimes. The refresh rate almost seems slower than 60hz if that's possible so my hope is that they bring 120hz to the iPad mini at some point, at least as an option.
I have ended up with both 6th & 8th Gen iPads, and an iPad Air 4th gen. Obviously, the Air is the best of the bunch, but I find I can go back & forth between them without any problems. I use them for basic consumption of media for the most part, which I think lots of people do. I have an iPhone 14 ProMax if I need that kind of power, and a M1 iMac. I'm constantly surprised how excited I am with a new Apple product, yet end up disappointed that it's not THAT much different than the previous model. Enjoyed your review, & I think if someone is buying a new iPad, I agree that the Air is future proof for some time to come, and more than capable for the average consumer. Buy what you need, right? And not many people need to spend several thousand $$ on a tablet.
Hi! I want to buy an iPad mainly for note taking. I am not a gamer and have no other requirements from iPad that need heavy processing. Should I buy iPad 9? I am very new to this and don't understand future proofing. Does that mean my device will completely stop working after a few years? That's why I am so confused between Air5 and Gen9.
@@tanvi5378 it wont necessarily "stop working", it just means that important software updates in the future wont support your ipad model edit: you shld definitely get the ipad 9 gen imo :)
@@tanvi5378 The 9th would work fine for you. I would suggest a non Apple brand keyboard & even perhaps pencil if you get the 9th gen. It would be counterintuitive to buy the lower price, older iPad, then spend lots of money on Apple's highly priced keyboard. Honestly, I wouldn't even buy their keyboard for the 10th gen.
It’s ridiculous that the base iPads still don’t support the pencil 2. That is done on purpose by Apple. There is no other reason to leave the support out.
How about the 10 only supports pencil 1, but you can’t charge it with the iPad without a special adapter?😂
@@kariw.160 You need to buy an adapter😂🤣🤦♂️. But hey atleast it's 'only' $9. Could have been like $50 knowing Apple.