iPad 10th Generation long-term review: Mega upgrade but commands a steep price
2023 was a weird year for Apple. We saw the launch of the iPhone 15 series, the Apple M3 chip, and new MacBooks. There was even a new iMac! However, one Apple product did not get any love - the iPad. The iPad 10th Generation was the last time we saw any major updates come to the iPad, but it seems to have kept the cash registers flowing for the Cupertino-based tech giant, so much so that Apple did not mind not introducing a new iPad in the whole of 2023. But that doesn't mean that buying the iPad 10th Generation is a bad bet, not by a long shot. It is, for all intents and purposes, one of the most sensible iPads to consider, especially now that Apple sells it at Rs. 5000 cheaper than its launch price in India.
But are all the upgrades noteworthy enough for you to shell your hard-earned money on it amidst cutthroat competition from the likes of the OnePlus Pad and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE in the long run? After spending a considerable amount of time with the iPad 10th Generation, here are my thoughts.
The 10th Generation does not have killer looks by any means, although it is a breath of fresh air compared to the iPad 9th Generation. And what it does have is a chic design that is sure to stand the test of time. It borrows its looks from the iPad Air 5th Generation, with much slimmer bezels and a side-mounted Touch ID sensor that works flawlessly. This means the ancient home button which has become synonymous with Apple products is no more! But, good riddance, if only a couple of years too late. The display real estate has also increased from 10.2 inches to 10.9 inches, but more about that later.
Even though it has been out for a year now, the iPad 10th Generation is more than capable enough to carry out all your tasks. It is powered by the A14 Bionic SoC that also powers the iPhone 12, and like the smartphone, the iPad breezes through everyday tasks including binge-watching shows, occasional doodling and note-taking using Apple Pencil USB-C, and surfing the web.
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