Should I Buy the New iPad Pro, iPad Air, or Regular iPad?

Question

Currently, I am looking to purchase a new tablet for myself and I want to go with Apple. What are the differences between the new iPad Pro, iPad Air and normal iPad?

Answer 1

In this context, the final choice is based on the requirements and economic capability of a user. The standard iPad, which is offered for $350, is quite good in terms of performance and a user should expect most of the features found in a regular tablet. It is perfect and best suited when it comes to web surfing, video watching, or performing basic functions. But if someone looking for more laptop-like usage or wants to play advanced computer games or do more intensive workloads on the device, iPad Air with M2 chip and added functionalities like Apple pencil pro support and magic keyboard would be the ideal device to look for. There is also the fact that the iPad Air is offered with two displays and even a thirteen inches model which makes it usable in professional scenarios and for multitasking as well.

Comments

Yes. I would recommend the iPad and not any other models in 2024.

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I feel like the iPad 10 only now is a viable option because it is finally below the price of a refurb Air 4 from Apple (they come with fresh batteries unlike other refurbs). The Air 4 is still superior in every way but is now $50 more expensive and also not often available on Apple’s site. iPad 10 is a good deal finally.

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Thanks for the content. I’m getting the iPad 10th. You sold me. I’m a casual user.

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I am purchasing the iPad Pro 11 256GB. I traded in my iPad Pro 11 M2 and received a $470 credit. I purchased with college discount at $899. Initial payment was $85 and $35 for 12 months no interest on Applecard.

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Very informative content! Thank you. I want to add something though. Today, I went to a local Apple store to physically see the 13" air against 11" ipad, both with 256GB memory. There is no way I would pay for $500+ for the 11" regular ipad. The ipad air has so much more to offer for another $400: a stronger, laminated screen, preventing sun glare and thus rendering better images, a better platform if you actually want to draw something, and the possibility to use it as a laptop. The thing that stopped me was the Apple keyboard that cannot be detached from the screen support. BUT, Logitech also makes one for the 13" air that you can detach. So, if you want to use it as a screen to enjoy a movie without the keyboard in sight you can with Logitech. If you want to use it as a laptop, you simply place the air inside the Logitech cover.