NEW iPad Buying Guide (2024) - Don’t Waste Your Money!

I’ve reviewed all the currently available iPads from Apple: the basic iPad with A14 Bionic, the iPad mini, the M2 iPad Air, and finally, the insanely expensive M4 iPad Pro. These were all launched in the last Apple event 'Let Loose' on 7th May and I got my hands on all of them, so that I could give you a real-use rundown of each iPad and their use cases, to give you a good idea of which one is right for YOU right now or to help you decide whether or not you need to upgrade to a newer iPad.

[Errata: The iPad Airs do not have mini-LED, they actually have, as listed on the Apple website: LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology]

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0:00 Explaining the confusing iPad lineup
2:04 M4 iPad Pro
3:59 What is the 'Nano-texture glass' upgrade?
6:02 M4 iPad Pro - 'Tandem OLED' screen
6:22 Apple Pencil PRO - What's new?
7:19 Is the M4 iPad Pro right for you?
7:45 M2 iPad Air vs M4 iPad Pro
9:57 Base iPad (A14 Bionic)
12:18 iPad mini - The BEST iPad? Yes.
14:01 What SIZE should you get?
14:41 How much STORAGE should you get?
15:15 Explaining the 'BUT IF' trap!
16:05 Should you buy Apple Care?

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Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Some links in the descriptions are affiliate links that if you click on, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

[Ahmad-pshn]

The music in the background is such a distraction. Unless it’s instrumental, don’t use a song in the background. Your voice is overlapping with the singer’s words

[CHICOZTACOS]

Background music is messing with my brain.

[Ivan-upny]

iPad storage capacity:

1. General Use: If you use the iPad for everyday activities like web browsing, checking email, and using social media apps, a storage capacity of 64 GB or 128 GB may be sufficient.

2. Entertainment: If you frequently download movies, music, or games, or if you want more space for photos and videos, consider opting for a storage capacity of 256 GB or larger.

3. Productivity: If you use the iPad for high productivity tasks such as video editing, drawing, or storing large files, consider selecting a storage capacity of 256 GB or larger.

4. Heavy App Support: If you use apps that require a lot of storage space, such as graphic design or video editing apps, consider choosing a storage capacity of 512 GB or even 1 TB, depending on your needs.

Always consider future usage and how long you plan to use your iPad. If you're unsure, it's better to choose a larger storage capacity to avoid running out of storage space in the future.

[derdeutsche]

Important! Do NOT get the USB-C Apple Penic if you’re planning to use your iPad creatively. It does not have pressure sensitivity, which makes it practically useless for anything but note taking or being used as a cursor. The Gen 1 Apple Pencil is way better functionally, even though it lacks the convenience of the magnetic attachment or USB-C.

[Asifalirahman]

The best iPad review I have ever watched. Thank you for making this decision easier for me.

[tahauddin]

One video that sums all of it ! Great Man

[jefftc]

Paperlike are the best protector and surface enhancer. I put one on 4 years ago and its still going strong, i clean it with a wet soft cloth. Never had nibs wear out. its a dream.

[nitam.]

I came across your video after I had already completed my purchase. Your insights, especially the "but if" statements, resonated deeply with me. In the end, I opted for the 11-inch iPad Air 6th generation. Thanks to some rewards points, the difference in cost between the regular iPad 10th gen 256 gb and the iPad Air 256gb was about $70. I believe the combination of increased storage capacity and the advanced M2 chip will serve me well in the long term, as I tend not to upgrade apple products frequently but plan to engage heavily in reading, note-taking, browsing, file transfers and video watching. Thanks for reaffirming my choice. 😊

[RehanRaza-hjuo]

I love how u give a user experience review instead of just throwing specs at us. Also, the cinematic photography and effects used make it really fun to watch

[wolfglue]

This video was very useful and has definitely helped me choose what iPad to get, but the background music was very distracting. I felt like I could hardly focus on what you were saying

[FranciscoCruzx]

Excellent video but there is an error when saying that the iPad Air has a mini led display … it “only” has an LCD one.

[jessmeider]

Thank you for this. I just started to look at ipads for my daughters and I was completely confused by how many different options there are. Well made, concise video.

[susansouthard]

I bought my iPad Pro in April 2021 and it still is great. I want an iPad mini now, to put my knitting patterns on.

[donta.s.k.]

In my experience, even the older iPad 9th generation holds perfectly as a substitute for student laptop. On 9 and 10 can use mouse and keyboard, it doesn’t have stage manager, which might be only problem for people needing more than 2 or 3 apps paralelly, and is light to carry and hold, which is really appreciated. For typing or writing down notes, reading materials online, and even fun as gaming or video watching, iPad 10 is more than enough. As for any coding, 3d design and/or other heavier apps, especially on college/university (at least in my experience) you’ll need a computer of any type, however you turn it around, which is more of the iPadOS problem than the hardware in iPads.

[olenaboitsova]

the most useful video comparing Ipads i've seen so far! Thanks!

[XcaliburReborn]

The nano texture does feel nicer. You can definitely tell there is something on the glass but it’s less blurry than paperlike protector. The text and colours and lines are still sharp enough for a digital artist and your hand and Apple Pencil glide over the screen much more smoothly than the standard glass. If I could have afforded it, I would have got it.

[joseaavellanet]

Great review! The only reason I was looking at the iPad Pro is because a listen to music and use DJ Pro for iPad and can used the USB-C to transfer music. That is my main reason for the iPad Pro and of course watching movies. What would you do?

[Shakudo]

I just got my iPad 2022, it’s still the current base model. Also you have to take into account how much you are willing to spend and if you need other functions. For me this was the perfect match.

And also, Apple gives a lot of support with the years during its lifetime. It does everything for me. I’m a heavy content consumer, also the other taks some video processing and editing. I expect to be just fine. For me it’s a home tablet with a glass screenprotector and a case. And I’m enjoying it immensely. Especially considered the reduced price now. I finally got one, and it was a gift so I’m very happy.

[rakhoo]

Beautiful explanation on the “But if” hahaha such a dangerous trap to fall into.

[namansinghal]

I have ipad 9th gen and it is working perfectly fine and helps me in day to day task and i love to consume content from this device so this ipad is more than enough