Apple's newest iPad is a budget model that samples the best parts from past hits. We've got the original iPad Air's body stuffed with the iPhone 6s's A9 chipset and paired with a brighter version of the iPad Air 2's display. We have no complaints about performance, and battery life is excellent.

Apple iPad Review

Apple's iPad reimagines the personal computer as an intuitive, slick and portable device that sprouts new features and uses with every additional app.

No manual necessary; Access to nearly all iPhone apps; 10-hour-plus battery life; Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen; Three external buttons; Multi-directional accelerometer

Highly reflective screen; Slippery; No multi-tasking (yet; "Only" a few thousand iPad-specific apps (so far

Apple iPad (2017) review: Solid, affordable full-size tablet

This iPad offers a solid, consistent tablet experience at the lowest price we've seen from Apple in a new, full-size tablet. In essence, it answers the question for those with dying 2-3 year old iPads who want to know what they should upgrade to, without spending £500+ on an iPad Pro.

Great app ecosystem; Easy to use interface; Slick and reliable performance; Long lasting battery

Screen not quite as good as the iPad Air 2

Apple iPad (2017) review: the best feature is the price

It's an iPad

It is an iPad; The price is reasonable; It's fast

Screen could be nicer; No smart connector for keyboards; Speakers only on one side