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iPad (10th generation)

Released October 2022

The 2022 iPad (10th generation) was Apple's first entry-level iPad with an all-screen design and USB-C, suited to families, students and anyone who wants a straightforward tablet for browsing, streaming and schoolwork.

Model history · 10 models, 2010–2022

Screen: 10.86″
Display: LCD, 60 Hz
Chip: A14 Bionic
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB – 256 GB
Weight: 477 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers welcome the modern design, larger screen, fast performance and move to USB-C, and find it a capable all-round tablet. The common criticisms are the higher price than the 9th-generation iPad and support for only the first-generation Apple Pencil; The Verge also found the accessories confusing and expensive and thought the iPad Air better value.

From techradar.com, tomsguide.com and theverge.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 10.86″
Resolution: 2360 × 1640
Sharpness: 265 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Brightness: 500 nits
Display type: Liquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 10.9-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle
Pixel density: 264 ppi
Display features: True Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Performance

Chip: A14 Bionic
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB, 256 GB
CPU: 6-core CPU
GPU: 4-core GPU
AI engine: 16-core Neural Engine

Cameras

Rear camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Front camera: 12 MP
Rear camera: 12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 3
Front camera: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4
Video recording: 4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p)

Battery and connections

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 10 hours
Battery capacity: 28.6 Wh
Mobile data option: Yes
Stylus: Supported, sold separately
Keyboard made for it: Yes
Battery life detail: Up to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data
Charging: 20W USB-C Power Adapter included
USB-C: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 60Hz
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; up to 1.2Gb/s
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Mobile network: 5G NR and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM
Stylus support: Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
Keyboards: Magic Keyboard Folio (white)

Design

Weight: 477 g
Thickness: 7 mm
Height × width: 248.6 × 179.5 mm
Operating system: iPadOS
Biometrics: Touch ID in the top button
Speakers: Landscape stereo speakers
Microphones: Dual microphones
Sensors: Three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Colours: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Software at launch: iPadOS 16
In the box: iPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Storage options

Storage
64 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with Touch ID in the top button
Landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera for video calls
5G on Wi-Fi + Cellular models, with nano-SIM and eSIM

Cons

Supports only Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation), which needs a USB-C adapter to pair and charge
USB-C port runs at USB 2 speeds (480Mb/s)
Display isn't laminated and has no anti-reflective coating

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy Tab A8	10.5″	LCD, 60 Hz	Unisoc T618	3 GB – 4 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	508 g	Jan 2022
AppleiPad Air (4th generation)	10.9″	LCD	A14 Bionic	4 GB	64 GB – 256 GB	458 g	Oct 2020
AppleiPad Air (5th generation)	10.9″	LCD	M1	8 GB	64 GB – 256 GB	461 g	Mar 2022

Previous model: iPad (9th generation).

Sources

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