With its slightly larger screen and the introduction of the new iPadOS 13 operating system, the 2019 iPad is the safe, familiar and affordable iPad option. It lacks some of the speed and design points of the higher-end models, but that's why this is the perfect iPad option for many – as there's still no better entry-level tablet around.

Affordable price point; Apple Pencil support (1st Gen); IPad OS great for multi-tasking apps; Smart Connector means keyboard and accessories support; Ideal performance for media consumption and apps;

Bezels a bit chunky; Processor is fairly old in Apple terms; No FaceID; Not an anti-reflective screen; No True Tone screen technology;

The basic budget iPad is good, and makes a strong case for spending as little as possible on an Apple tablet in 2019.

The 10.2-inch iPad has a larger display than before, supports a few snap-on keyboard accessories and is one of the most affordable devices in Apple's gadget lineup; iPad OS works better than I expected and is well-optimized for the A10 processor

The base 32GB of storage isn't enough, meaning you'll really be paying $429 for the 128GB model; It's bigger and heavier than older model; The A10 processor is aging; It's similar to the previous iPad, which you can still get on sale

Great price; Can now be used with Apple’s Smart Keyboard; Bigger screen, which matters no matter how small the increase; It’s an iPad – they’re good ;

Nothing to entice those who bought an iPad last year; Non-laminated screen isn’t as good for drawing; A new processor would have been nice;

The iPad is obviously an inferior device to the Air and Pro models, but if all you want a tablet for is media consumption and typing up the occasional word document, Apple’s cheapest slate is still the best option. The £130 extra you can pay for a base configuration iPad Air buys you a faster processor, a lighter frame and a better screen, but for most people, none of these things are must-haves, especially as the iPad remains an attractive and well-performing tablet despite its aging hardware. And the slightly bigger display and Smart Connector bring it even closer to the mid-tier tablet. iPadOS’s arrival also makes it an ideal time to invest in a new tablet if you haven’t done so in a while - and if you want to give your laptop the afternoon off, the iPad is a just-about capable stand-in. It’s like we always say: a milk chocolate Viennese might be the ultimate biscuit, but you can’t go wrong with a custard cream.

Great price; Can now be used with Apple’s Smart Keyboard; Bigger screen, which matters no matter how small the increase; It’s an iPad - they’re good ;

Nothing to entice those who bought an iPad last year; Non-laminated screen isn’t as good for drawing; A new processor would have been nice;

I've just up up graded from a iPad mini 1 , can't believe how bad my one was so glad I pick this , easy set straight from pair with my iPhone so happy

Welcome to T3's Apple iPad 10.2 (2019) review, which takes a look at the new lowest-price tablet in Apple line-up, also known as the iPad 7th generation. For £349, you get a tablet that's physically nearly identical to the pricier iPad Air – it's a little thicker, but the build quality is just as...

Nice 10.2-inch screen; Zippy to use; Great multitasking features; Pencil and Smart Keyboard support

No True Tone screen; Keyboard case is expensive; Same A10 chip as older models

There is very little surprise or mystery left when it comes to Apple's iPad lineup. The tablets are a staple of Apple's hardware range -- an experience that's similar to your iPhone, only bigger, and in many ways more versatile.

Battery life; Apple ecosystem and App Store; iPadOS; Affordably priced

USB-C would have been nice; 32GB of base storage

The addition of a Smart Connector and Apple's new iPadOS software turns the entry-level iPad from a passable laptop replacement into a device that may actually be the best sub-£500 device for business users, with excellent battery life, a great screen and some very versatile features.

Great battery life; iPadOS is outstanding for work; Great value

Official Smart Keyboard is expensive; No True Tone display; Uninspiring performance

Apple iPad 10.2: ... but only if you don't spend £160 on Apple's Smart Keyboard

Thin and light; IPadOS is a huge improvement; Powerful enough

Has the same chip as an iPhone 7; Smart Keyboard is way too expensive

Is the iPad 7 2019 fun to use In our opinion, yes, but a large part of that is because of the new iPadOS, rather than any significant hardware changes that Apple has made this year. In short, the new iPad is a slightly larger version of the iPad 6 that supports the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

good battery life; high-quality aluminium chassis; decent cameras; Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support; bright and colour accurate display; decent performance

thick display bezels; pricier than its predecessor; comparatively slow Wi-Fi