Editors' note: The 2017 iPad reviewed here has been replaced by the a newer iPad introduced on March 27, 2018. The 2018 iPad adds compatibility with the Pencil stylus and a faster A10 processor. It sells for the same retail price as its 2017 predecessor, and is otherwise nearly identical.

Apple's new iPad delivers faster performance and a brighter screen than the model it replaces, at a price that's about half as much as the iPad Pro; Tight integration between the hardware, software and app store makes it easy to use

It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2; It lacks the stylus support, better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro

this iPad has the A9 chip, which was in iphone 6s and 6s plus not the A10 chip in iphone 7's, and not he A8X chip the iPad air 2 has. it also does not have an anti-reflective screen and a laminated screen.

I bought this iPad for my mom (68 years old) so she can see her games better. She LOVES it! It is perfect for her & we had no problems setting it up! Thank you!

The new Apple iPad (2017) surprised everyone when it was revealed on 21 March. We were all expecting the iPad Air 3. At least, that's what all the rumours pointed towards. Instead what we got was a hybrid of the original iPad Air and the iPad Air 2 – simply called the iPad (2017).

Cheap (for an iPad; Great performance; Generous storage

Screen isn't as good as iPad Air 2

I had a replacement , my laptop stopped working , under the ext warranty I was able to exchange for the i pad, What difference its so quick and easy to use, I had it up and running within two hours, if you want a medium ipad go for this one , ab fab

My ancient ipad wouldn't work with the reader that I needed to use for online books for school. The new one works great. Apps that I use for online newspapers also work much better. Overall, it was a vast improvement.

good price/value; advanced technologically; pleasure for the youngsters.

App Availablity; Battery Life; Screen; WiFi

Speaker Quality

This feels very much like a bare-bones iPad update. It's Apple simply doing a bit of housekeeping: dropping the ‘Air' label, fitting in a fresh engine and streamlining a well-established product.

Fast; smooth performance; Bright screen and solid blacks; Rich colours; crisp detail; Beautiful design; Good starting price

Screen is rather reflective; No brand new features

Apple's new 9.7-inch 2017 iPad doesn't come with a lot of surprises except for one, the $329 price tag Apple gave the 32GB model. It now competes with other budget tablets including the company's own

This is the base model of course, so if you want 128GB rather than 32GB of storage, you'll have to pay £429.