This iPad retains the same design as the 2017 release but adds an important new feature: Pencil support. While Apple is happy for anyone to buy the new tablet, it's clear there is a strong focus on education and what a bevy of these coming to the classroom can mean.
Affordable price; Pencil support (and third-party stylus support; Works in the same way as Pro models; A10 processor
No Face ID; No ProMotion or True Tone; No Smart Connectors