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We compare the specs and reviews of the iPad 10 (2022) to its predecessor, the iPad 9 (2021)<\/strong>, so you can decide which entry-level iPad is right for you. Pricing and availabilityiPad 10, Apple’s most affordable iPad option, currently has an RRP of \u00a3349\/$349.
Apple has quietly taken the iPad 9 off the shelves, but at the time of writing it’s still available at some retailers for around \u00a3299\/$299. designThe iPad 10th generation is larger than the iPad 9, measuring 10.9 inches compared to 10.2 inches. While negligible, it’s worth considering if you know you’ll be traveling with your iPad.
Both iPads feature 12MP front-facing cameras with Apple’s Center Stage, which uses machine learning to automatically pan the camera to keep you and others in the center of the frame. However, the iPad 9’s front-facing camera is portrait-oriented, while the iPad 10’s front-facing camera is landscape-oriented, which is effectively the same as the new iPad Air and iPad Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It’s a bit outdated now, especially with iPads, the iPad 9 has a Lightning connector, but the iPad 10 has a USB-C connector. If you have an iPhone 14 Pro Max or an older model, this might not necessarily be an issue, but if you’ve switched to USB-C, it can feel like a step backwards.
Speaking of dated, the iPad 10 has much narrower bezels and no home button, which makes the iPad 9 look pretty dated in comparison since it has larger bezels and a home button.
The iPad 10 comes in much brighter colors than the iPad 9, with options in blue, yellow, pink, or a more subdued silver. The iPad 9 is only available in silver or space gray. ScreenBoth iPads also feature Apple’s trademarked Retina displays, but the iPad 10 screen is Liquid Retina. This means the iPad 10’s display uses LCD technology, which has a higher pixel density.
That said, while the iPad 10 does have a higher screen resolution than the iPad 9, with the iPad Pro moving to OLED, it’s definitely not the best screen on the iPad. But for a budget option, it’s perfectly acceptable. PerformanceUnlike newer and higher-end iPads, both the iPad 10 and iPad 9 run Apple’s A chip rather than the desktop-grade M chip. The iPad 10 runs on the A14 Bionic chip also used in the iPhone 12 series, and the iPad 9 runs on the A13 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 11 series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


However, neither chip is Apple’s newest product, as the Apple A17 Pro is now built into the iPhone 15 Pro. While we found the iPad 9 to be “a solid performer,” with the 2019 chip “still very snappy and more than adequate, ” we found the iPad 10 to “check all the boxes in terms of performance,” with “a noticeable upgrade if you’re coming from” iPad 9 or iPad 8. “
The iPad 9 also falls short on connectivity, as there’s no Wi-Fi 6, and if you do want a cellular model, you’ll only get 4G since there’s no 5G support.iPhone iPad battery<\/u><\/strong><\/a>Aside from a more convenient USB-C port on the iPad 10 and a Lightning port on the iPad 9,iPad 9 battery<\/strong><\/a>and charge life are unchanged between the two iPads, with Apple claiming 10 hours of battery life for virtually both models.
In our testing, we found that the iPad 10 had more than 50 percent\u00a0\u00a0iPad 10 battery<\/strong>\u00a0left after a typical day, while the iPad 9 needed to be recharged “several times a week.” AccessoriesiPad 10 is compatible with more iPad accessories, including the original Apple Pencil, USB-C, and Magic Keyboard Folio.
At the same time, iPad 9 does support the first-generation Apple Pencil, but it is not compatible with the Magic Keyboard, but supports the Smart Keyboard.
judgmentWhile the iPad 10 isn’t entirely perfect, there are still some noticeable improvements over its predecessor, especially in terms of design and performance. We’d like to see further improvements to the screen, but it’s still good enough for watching videos or gaming , and the\u00a0iPad 10 battery<\/a><\/u><\/strong>life is still great.
If you’re on a tight budget, the iPad 9 still offers great value and shouldn’t be overlooked, but if you have more cash to spend, the iPad 10 will be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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