Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022) Review
Our Verdict
The iPad 10th Gen is the best entry-level iPad — USB-C, landscape camera, and A14 power make it a genuine step up from older models.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +USB-C (previous gen had Lightning)
- +Landscape front camera for video calls
- +A14 Bionic chip — very fast
- +Modern flat design
- +Available in fun colors
− Cons
- −Only compatible with 1st Gen Pencil (via dongle adapter)
- −60Hz display (no ProMotion)
- −More expensive than previous base iPads
- −Magic Keyboard Folio is expensive
In-Depth Review
The Apple iPad 10th Gen was a significant redesign of Apple's entry iPad — moving to USB-C, adding a landscape front camera (for video calls without awkward angles), and adopting the flatter modern aesthetic of the iPad Air. A14 Bionic chip runs everything iPadOS offers without hesitation. The 10.9" Liquid Retina 60Hz display is bright and color-accurate. Apple Pencil (1st gen only — not the Pro or USB-C) and Magic Keyboard Folio compatibility extend its functionality. At $449, it's more expensive than it used to be, but the hardware quality justifies the upgrade from older iPads.
Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB – 256 GB |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina, 2360×1640, 60Hz |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, optional 5G |
| Ports | USB-C |
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