And yet we can't help but be disappointed. Perhaps it's because Apple has no serious competition in affordable tablets that the last few years of iPad updates have felt so...uninspired. This is still the best low-cost tablet on the market, and we're disappointed that it isn't better.

Great value for the price; Smart connector and Apple Pencil support; A12 offers a big performance boost

No improvement over last year's model beyond A12

The 2020 iPad is basically the same solid tablet we got last year, except it runs and charges a little faster. That may not sound thrilling (because it isn’t) but this is an extremely competent device made more flexible by design changes and Pencil improvements in iPadOS 14.

It’s cheap! Improved performance; Battery life is still great; Includes a fast new charger

Base model only has 32GB of storage; Front-facing camera isn’t great

The Apple iPad (2020) carries over design elements from its predecessor, but upgrades the processor to the Apple A12 Bionic....

Excellent hardware Good display Good battery life Decent camera Touch ID Affordable

Unsightly bezels Some apps still not optimized No Face ID Lightning port Apple Pencil not included Paltry entry-level storage

This iPad’s name has nothing extra tacked on the end. It’s no Air and no Pro – and that’s how it feels when you use it. But then it’s not trying to be those devices. This is Apple’s entry-level iPad – an iPad for the masses. The design feels old-hat and 32GB of storage is a misfire, but the shift to the A12 chip is the main story. That alone makes this a far more capable iPad than last year’s model – and one with greater longevity, whether you want a tablet for consuming media or fancy using one for creativity and work.

The A12 is a powerhouse at this price-point; The screen is big and bright; App ambition Android can only dream of; Strong accessories ecosystem;

Reflective screen and no True Tone; Entry level 32GB storage is miserly ; Dated bezel-heavy design; Speaker positioning remains irksome;

It may not have the updated design of the iPad Air or Pro, but there's a lot to like about Apple's entry-level iPad, especially with noticeable performance gains compared to last year's option.

Cheap; Large, bright display; Compatibility with Apple accessories;

32GB of storage; Downward-firing speakers; 1.2Mp front-facing camera;

Needed a secure place to store and be able to easily revue approx 9000 photos of the Grannies growing up. Plus get access to internet and social media platforms.

My old iPad was sooo slow. My new gen 8 is great. Lots of storage for my photos too.

compact and easy to slip in your bag to go anyplace school or work

I bought this for taking notes for uni. I also bought the Apple pencil (1st gen) and it's a dream. So fun to write with and organise notes.

Good customer service price matched