{"id":766274,"date":"2025-05-09T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/?p=766274"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:33:39","slug":"ipad-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/buying-guides\/ipad-comparison","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right iPad for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

You want the best iPad, but shopping for one can be overwhelming. Apple sells six iPad models in a wide range of sizes, prices and capabilities. Our iPad comparison explains the strengths and weaknesses of each model. You don\u2019t want to get one that doesn\u2019t have all the features you want, but you also don\u2019t want to pay too much for features you won\u2019t use.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some straightforward advice on picking the best iPad for you.
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Which iPad should I buy?<\/h2>\n

Rather than getting stressed by too many choices, think instead of the advantages of the wide range of Apple tablets available. The smallest is the iPad mini with an 8.3-inch display. The largest is an iPad Pro or iPad Air with a 13-inch screen. Prices range for $349 to $1,299 (and up). Somewhere in there is the best iPad for you.<\/p>\n

But before this iPad comparison gets the differences, let\u2019s consider the strengths they all share. Any of these computers can use an Apple Pencil for taking notes or drawing, and do it it very well. (Alternatively, you can use a third-party stylus<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Plus, you can add a click-on keyboard<\/a> and trackpad to turn an amazing tablet into a highly capable laptop. Then, at the end of the day, pull the keyboard back off and lean back to enjoy games or video.<\/p>\n

Every iPad that Apple sells today includes a USB-C port. This means it can charge from the same cable as a MacBook or recent iPhone, and use accessories meant for Mac, like external drives.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s do a quick summary of the options:<\/p>\n