Artist Review: iPad 7 (2019) 10.2-inch

This is a great budget tablet for digital drawing. It's not a significant upgrade from iPad 6 so it's not worth the upgrade.

Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Design, screen
02:19 - Battery life
04:57 - Drawing test
12:48 - Conclusion

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[teohyc]

Time stamps:
00:12 - Design, screen
02:19 - Battery life
04:57 - Drawing test
12:48 - Conclusion

[giorgiangingut]

Great tablet. For those who regret or have doubts of taking it instead of an air or pro model, I can tell you it's best for what it offers for this price. Yes, it hasn't superlaminated screen, A300X processor and... 100 gb of RAM, highest refresh rate, 4 speakers, etc. but I did extraordinary drawings on it. It offers the same things as a pro tablet, with some minor (I can say) limitations. The drawing process is very smooth, yet the display has a gap and sounds a little loud when drawing on it, but I didn't noticed very much. Yes, the paralax effect... not a really big deal. The screen hasn't as big brightness as a pro but I don't use it outside and inside seems to be superbright. Sometimes the ocuments are saved a little slow, the number of layers are little, but I managed drawings with only one layer - and remember, when drawing on real paper nobody has more than one layer. Also the sound of the speakers is very deep, though it comes from only two. For me, at this moment this is amost PRO. But don't forget to take the 128 gb one. The system and some apps are quickly exceeding 10 gb.

[raylol]

I’m getting the iPad 7 on black Friday! I'm really excited to make digital art!!
(Update: I got thebipad, and then I cracked or the next day... now I got to save up for months before I can draw on it again, big RIP)

[Logan_]

This review is very good because you actually point out the cons of a matte screen protector while the other Youtubers just say "It is very good and... " just because they are sponsored.

[amia]

I don’t mind the tapping noise I enjoy it 😂

[roggenmischbrot]

I bought my iPad 7 (128 gb) recently and I'm loving it. For now I use it to draw but in the future I will use it for college. Your videos helped me to decide which one to get. Thank you, I made the right decision :)

[Gigator]

Just a thumbs up for the time stamps alone! Thank you for valuing our time! :D Keep up the good videos, I'm currently thinking about replacing a large Win 10 Wacom laptop 2-in-1 with a digitizer/stylus enabled tablet and Apple is of course in the running.

[eduardmita]

When you actually enjoy the tapping noise the pen does ✌😂

[sarajamal]

Wow I bought iPad 6th generation about a month ago and was wondering what iPad 7 will be like and your review came 🤩 thank you for the amazing video (as always)…

[SaeSawanoguchi]

I really love the way you explain things that are actually interesting for artists. Great review!
My main drawing tablet is a Wacom Cintiq 12. I've been drawing with a gap between the frame and the screen for over 4 years so the gap on a regular iPad should not be a big problem for artists who are used to older wacom products. I have to admit the gap has never been a problem. I don't know if they have changed that on newer models.
I'm looking for an alternative for when I'm away from my desktop. A pro would be the best option to get more layers... but I'm currently trying to save some money for a new camera as well...
I love this old school front "frame" (I'm not sure if it's also called frame in English 🤣)... It gives me a safer sense of stability in my hand. I don't like to accidentally touch the screen.
10.2 inch is the minimum I can go because I like to keep the zoom out to get a better view of my whole composition when working with concept art. But a 128G is a must have because I run out of space so quickly and I like to keep my quick sketches in hand for further references... I get easily annoyed by my 32g phone constant warning of low storage space. LOL xD

[lurkingfell]

I'm planning to buy one this week. My first Apple device...excited 😄

[BarbrajoanOriginals]

Teoh, I just got a small iPad tablet . Thanks for this, I’m still learning on it, no not for art, as I’m a traditional watercolor artist. As always thanks for all you do. Your friend in Tallahassee, Florida

[BeverlyRodriguez]

Thinking about buying a device for my niece to continue with growing as an artist. Your videos really helped me with making a decision, very informative and detailed perspective.

[amia]

I feel like this is perfect for me I don’t really want “realistic texture” and stuff like that I like drawing fun styles like cartoons and stuff like that

[hansendesigns]

To color fill the glasses frame in red even though there's a gap, drag the red to the frames and do not lift the apple pencil, then slide the pencil left or right to adjust fill sensitivity :). Very useful. :)

[dreamingofvenus]

This really helped me make my decision on what iPad to buy! Thanks! Also, I am okay with the sound the pencil makes when tapping on the screen. I actually find it quite relaxing.

[hiker]

Thank you for this review - I just went out and bought this iPad and Apple Pencil based upon your recommendation and this video!

[KoalaTulip]

Great video, it's good that you always review these products from an artist's perspective.
Hilarious that I commented on the 6th gen IPad video saying I didn't regret buying it, only for me to trade it in at Best Buy for this new base iPad. It pretty much feels the same, except with slightly larger screen and slightly better RAM, which allows for more layers in ProCreate.

[sldja]

i'm getting this badboy really soon! thank you for this!

[gdflavio]

Since this new iPad was announced I've been just waiting for your review to take all my doubts about this new device! Thank you, I will be buying this, also, can we export the procreate files into photoshop extension? Cheers!