Apple's Confusing 2023 iPad Lineup - Which iPad to Buy?!

Apple's 2022 iPad lineup now consists of 6 different iPads, including the new iPad 10th-generation and the M2 iPad Pro 2022! In this video, I explain which one YOU should be buying!

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[MaxTechOfficial]

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Older iPad models on Amazon ⬇

[wallpapersnowapp]

The iPad line up has been in a bit of a limbo since they're ridiculously powerful yet still somewhat limited by iPadOS. Though they end up not needing to be replaced often and if you skipped a generation or two it's worth the upgrade.

[kasziel]

The differences between the air 5 and the iPad 10 are exactly the more important, better display, better processor and probably more ram. Bluetooth 5 works still well and for the price on Amazon the air 5 is really good.

[essam]

I clicked on this video looking forward to upgrade my old gen ipad only to get lost and confused more😂

[HabashyGaming]

I waited 2 months for the new m2 but then I realised it’s almost $400 extra for 15% more power cpu and 40% gpu. Honestly I ended up going to Amazon and buying the 12.9 2021 because it’s the same price as the m2 11 inch 256 gb.

[MrClasherHD]

I’m still rocking the 2018 IPad Pro 11 and honestly might just keep it around a bit longer 👍

[andlopez]

I am buying the iPad 9th as an entry level iPad. Still today, the price-quality ratio is excellent

[christianvillegas]

Can’t believe you recommended getting the iPad 10 over the iPad Air 5th gen. Honestly, the lack of support for the 2nd gen Apple Pencil is a no no for me. Definitely going for the iPad Air.

[Photo]

The iPad Mini still chilling as possibly one of the best values in the lineup. Fully laminated and good display, Apple Pencil 2 support, good cameras and a flash, the best performing A15 Bionic, all in a very portable and tablet friendly form. Still love mine.

[leelanzini]

The iPad 9 (2021) is currently $260 brand new at Micro Center. Even at $300, that’s still the best bang for your buck.

[JCADX]

From my point of view, i would first consider the potential use for the device. Its possible that for the 90% of users the iPad 9 (even the old 8) is more than enough, price/performance is still a good option and will still be for a casual use (media consumption, note taking, casual drawing, casual gaming) outlasting any Android or Windows tablet in support and performance (my old iPad 6 with A10 and 2gb ram is miles more fluid than my Huawei Matepad T10s with a Kirin 710 and 2gb ram). If you want a bit more power, you can check a refurbished Air 4th gen (identical hardware vs iPad 10 but with less issues) which will be a similar price, or, if you want a smaller form factor, the Mini 6 (slightly more powerful). Then, for the 10% of users that might need more power or want a more intense use of the iPad (video editing, more professional drawing, laptop replacement in an emergency), i would pick the Air 5 as the most ballanced option. The M1 and 8gb ram can guarantee this tablet lasting for a really long time, more than iPad 9 (A13, 3gb ram), iPad 10 (A14, 4gb ram), Mini 6 (A15, 4gb ram) or the Air 4 (A14, 4gb ram) and can still be found with the old pricing. Its also compatible with Pencil 2, some Pro accessories, has access to the full iPadOS experience (Stage Manager included) and might receive any future Pro features too. The difference with the iPad Pro is not really that important (M2 vs M1 is a small upgrade, 120hz might not be an issue for most...) considering the increased price, specially in Europe.

[danielnuno]

I hear that some people are upset that the iPad Pro’s didn’t get that new folio but if you want a folio case for your iPad Pro, I would recommend the Logitech combo touch keyboard folio. It’s pretty much the same thing as Apples folio but better since it’s also a case that protects the outer edges of your iPad Pro. I think it’s a little cheaper in price too.

[jspunk]

A lot of people don’t realize it but that first gen Apple Pencil adaptor comes in the box. Everyone complained for years about how awkward it was to charge the pencil. Just look closer in the box and the adaptor is there.

[itskalbtw]

what's with all the slander for the iPad Air 5? i think it's decently-priced considering that it has the M1 chip, but I guess for the average user the iPad Air 4 still makes a lot of sense
just in my own use case, being a creative and most of my work being digital, having the M1 chip over the A14 is a huge difference for me, not just in very heavy workloads like photo editing and video editing, but also in the long run, with the M1 having more graphics performance and that it will probably last an extra two or three years compared to the iPad Air 4, because the M1 has been the biggest leap in performance I've seen so far ever since the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

[Jessica_]

The biggest difference between the iPad Air and the iPad 10th gen is that the iPad Air has the M1 chip, and as such, will be getting stage manager when iPadOS16 comes out later this month. The newest iPad, in theory, won’t be supporting this feature, so I would get the Air if I was looking into buying an iPad now. That, and the support for Apple Pencil.

[hassanaabubakar]

I'm 58 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, we are finding it impossible to replace it. We can get by, but cant seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 40years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for

[queendivax]

I have the iPad mini 6 and I honestly think it’s the only one worth buying. For the price of the iPad Pro and magic keyboard, you can just get a MacBook instead. Which would allow you to do more tasks anyway

[bananamush]

I appreciate the well detailed and informative video... but I'm still as clueless as ever on which one I should buy. I kinda want the iPad mini, but on the other hand I want Air 5... Apples marketing is so confusing

[mobygold]

I think Ipad air 5th gen is actually the best choice, beacuse you don't need the power of pro for editing, renderig. I mean it is good, but the price diff is better for buying accesories. The air 5th have support of 2. gen pen and It will have more usage with future updatesm, that will slow the bionic versions.

[sharp]

I’m just chilling with my air 4 which I’ve had since it came out. It’s perfect for me as a student. Honestly haven’t thought about upgrading because the upgrades are so insignificant now