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Title: Best iPad 2022: Which iPad is the right fit for you? Post by: HCK on January 28, 2022, 04:05:12 pm Best iPad 2022: Which iPad is the right fit for you?
<div id="link_wrapped_content"> <body><section class="wp-block-bigbite-multi-title"><div class="container"></div></section><p>If you’re looking for a new iPad, there are a lot of choices. Apple sells more iPads than Macs these days and the differences between them aren’t all that obvious. They all support the Apple Pencil, most work with the Magic Keyboard, and they all run the same iPadOS. Yet when you dig deeper, you can find several significant differences in terms of power, size, storage, and, most importantly, price, that will make your buying decision a little easier. So let us help you pick the right iPad for how you work, play, and everything in between.</p> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th></th><th>iPad Air (2020)</th><th>11-in iPad Pro (5th gen)</th><th>12.9-in iPad Pro (5th gen)</th><th>iPad (9th gen)</th><th>iPad mini (6th gen)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting price</td><td>$599</td><td>$799</td><td>$1099</td><td>$329</td><td>$499</td></tr><tr><td>Screen size</td><td>10.9″</td><td>11″</td><td>12.9″</td><td>10.2″</td><td>8.3″</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Si</strong>ze (H x W x D)</td><td>9.74″ x 7″ x 0.24″</td><td>9.74″ x 7.02″ x 0.23″</td><td>11.04″ x 8.46″ x 0.25″</td><td>9.8″ x 6.8″ x 0.29″</td><td>7.7″ x 5.3″ x 0.25″</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 pound</td><td>1.03 pounds</td><td>1.5 pounds</td><td>1.07 pounds</td><td>0.65 pound</td></tr><tr><td>Colors</td><td>Silver, space gray, rose gold, green, sky blue</td><td>Silver, space gray</td><td>Silver, space gray</td><td>Silver, space gray, gold</td><td>Silver, space gray, gold</td></tr><tr><td>Display</td><td>Liquid Retina, True Tone</td><td>Liquid Retina, ProMotion, True Tone</td><td>Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion, True Tone</td><td>Retina, True Tone</td><td>Retina</td></tr><tr><td>Processor</td><td>A14</td><td>M1</td><td>M1</td><td>A13</td><td>A15</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>64/256GB</td><td>128/256/512GB/1TB/2TB</td><td>128/256/512GB/1TB/2TB</td><td>64/256GB</td><td>64/256GB</td></tr><tr><td>Authentication</td><td>Touch ID</td><td>Face ID</td><td>Face ID</td><td>Touch ID</td><td>Touch ID</td></tr><tr><td>Rear camera</td><td>12MP f/1.8 Wide</td><td>12MP f/1.8 Wide 10MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide</td><td>12MP f/1.8 Wide 10MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide</td><td>8MP f/2.4 Wide</td><td>12MP f/1.8 Wide</td></tr><tr><td>Front camera</td><td>7MP f/2.2</td><td>12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide</td><td>12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide</td><td>12MP f/2.4</td><td>12MP f/2.4</td></tr><tr><td>Wireless features</td><td>4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0</td><td>5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband</td><td>5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband</td><td>4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2</td><td>5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2 id="ipad-air-for-most-people-even-power-users">iPad Air: For most people, even power users</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id=""> </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="ipad-air-2020">iPad Air (2020)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img class="product-widget__image" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BeVSZEBRL.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="iPad Air (2020)" /></div> </div> <div class="review product-widget__review-details"> <div class="product-widget__rating-and-review-link"> <div class="product-widget__review-details--rating"> <div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4.5;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5"></div> </div> <a class="product-widget__review-link" href="https://macworld.com/article/234771/ipad-air-2020-review.html" target="_blank">Read our review[/url] </div> </div> <div class="product-widget__information"> <div class="product-widget__pricing-details "> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label"> Best Prices Today: </span> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper"> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=5985620&u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F5985620%2Fpdp&intsrc=CATF_4831&subid1=1-1-226832-5-198245-9934" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad Air (2020)" data-vars-product-id="198245" data-vars-category="Mobile" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="198245" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=5985620&u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F5985620%2Fpdp&intsrc=CATF_4831" rel="nofollow">$599.99 at Best Buy[/url] <span class="amp-bar"> | </span> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J6FD94H?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&xcust=1-1-226832-5-198245-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad Air (2020)" data-vars-product-id="198245" data-vars-category="Mobile" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="198245" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" 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Not when the $599 iPad Air is around. The newest member of the iPad family, the iPad Air is basically a distilled version of the iPad Pro, with a few missing features that most people aren’t going to notice. For all intents and purposes, the iPad Air is a pro-level tablet.</p> <p>Like the Pro, this iPad Air has an all-screen design with a Liquid Retina 10.9-inch display that dispenses the home button. However, you’re not getting Face ID. Instead, Apple built a fingerprint sensor into the power button, so you get the best of both worlds—a modern design with Touch ID. It also supports the second-generation Apple Pencil, which charges wirelessly by magnetically attaching to the case. </p> <p>Those aren’t the only pro features. The iPad Air charges through the same USB-C 3 port that the Pro has, which doubles as a port for hooking up external hard drives, secondary displays, or other peripherals. If you take a lot of pictures with your tablet you might want the Pro, however, since the Air only has one 12MP, ƒ/1.8 wide-angle camera. It’s also got the lastest A14 processor so you won’t have to worry about apps running at full speed.</p> <p>The iPad Air comes in an array of colors, a first for an iPad. You can choose between blue, pink, and green in addition to the usual silver and space gray. However, there are only two storage options (64GB vs 128GB), so if that’s a concern you’ll want to get the Pro, which offers configurations all the way up to 1TB. </p> <p>While we heartily recommend the iPad Air to nearly every iPad buyer, however, there’s a new iPad Pro model coming very soon, so if you want any of the higher-end features, it’s best to wait. We’re expecting the same design, screen sizes, and general features, but with a better display, camera, and processor at the very least. The Air will more than handle whatever you need to get done, but if you’re intrigued by the high-end features of the Pro, wait a little longer. </p> <p><strong>Who’s it for:</strong> Artists and creative professionals, anyone who wants a powerful tablet with a big screen, modern design, and tons of pro-level features without spending a fortune on an iPad Pro.</p> <h2 id="12-9-inch-ipad-pro-for-the-biggest-and-best-display">12.9-inch iPad Pro: For the biggest and best display</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id=""> </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="12-9-inch-ipad-pro-2021">12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img width="1200" height="800" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ipad-pro-12-2021.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021)" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ipad-pro-12-2021.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 1200w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ipad-pro-12-2021.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ipad-pro-12-2021.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ipad-pro-12-2021.jpg?resize=150%2C100&quality=50&strip=all 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </div> <div class="review product-widget__review-details"> <img class="product-widget__review-details--editors-choice-logo" src="https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MW-Ed-Choice-90x90-1.png" alt="Editors' Choice" loading="lazy" /><div class="product-widget__rating-and-review-link"> <div 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</div> </div> <p>The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is everything you could possibly want in an iPad (https://www.macworld.com/article/349597/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-2021-m1-retina-xdr-review.html)—a Liquid Retina XDR ProMotion (120Hz) display, M1 processor, upgrade TrueDepth camera, Thunderbolt, Face ID, and second-gen Apple Pencil support—and if you do a lot of work with an iPad it’s worth every penny. But for everyone else, the iPad Air is still a better option.</p> <p>The design is the same, but the new iPad Pro is a bit heavier and thicker than the previous model, but not enough to be noticeable. The M1 chip brings incredible speeds and for the first time Apple is offering 8GB and 16GB of RAM (depending on the storage) so you’re truly getting desktop-caliber components. Benchmarks absolultely blow away the 2020 model’s A12Z chip, but most people won’t need all that power in an iPad. The display is also fantastic with mini-LED tech and extraordinary brightness and clarity, but again, the LCD on the 11-inch Pro and other iPads here is still very very good.</p> <p>It also costs more this year. The base model is $100 more right off the bat and you’ll pay extra for 5G and storage as compared to previous models, so anyone who buys one should determine whether they need the kind of power Apple is providing here. Yes it’s the best. But it might be too much iPad for most people.</p> <p><strong>Who’s it for: </strong>Ultimate power users who need the most screen real estate.</p> <h2 id="ipad-mini-for-light-travelers-and-small-hands">iPad mini: For light travelers and small hands</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id=""> </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="ipad-mini-6th-generation">iPad mini (6th generation)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img width="2400" height="1600" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="iPad mini (6th generation)" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 2400w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=50&strip=all 1200w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=1240%2C826&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-mini-finger.jpg?resize=150%2C100&quality=50&strip=all 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </div> <div class="product-widget__information"> <div class="product-widget__pricing-details "> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label"> Best Prices Today: </span> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper"> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G91LXFP?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&xcust=1-1-226832-5-357698-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad mini (6th generation)" data-vars-product-id="357698" data-vars-category="iPad,Tablets" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="357698" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G91LXFP?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow">$494.00 at Amazon[/url] <span class="amp-bar"> | </span> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=4901902&u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F4901902%2Fpdp&intsrc=CATF_4831&subid1=1-1-226832-5-357698-9934" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad mini (6th generation)" data-vars-product-id="357698" data-vars-category="iPad,Tablets" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="357698" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=4901902&u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F4901902%2Fpdp&intsrc=CATF_4831" rel="nofollow">$499.99 at Best Buy[/url] </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The new iPad mini is just about everything we wanted in the long-awaited update to Apple’s smallest tablet. It’s roughly the same size as the previous model, but with smaller bezels giving it a much larger display. Touch ID is in the top button, just as it is on the iPad Air. It supports the secong-generation Apple Pencil, has a super fast A15 processor, and optional 5G cellular. The back camera has been greatly improved, and the front camera is that new 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage support.</p> <p>In short, this is a no-compromise tablet that is even better than the iPad Air in several ways; it’s just small. If you want a smaller iPad, it’s awesome.</p> <p><strong>Who’s it for:</strong> Travelers, people who like to keep their work bags as light as possible.</p> <h2 id="ipad-9th-generation-for-basic-needs">iPad (9th generation): For basic needs</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id=""> </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="ipad-2021-9th-generation">iPad (2021, 9th generation)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img width="2400" height="1600" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="iPad (2021, 9th generation)" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 2400w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=50&strip=all 1200w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=1240%2C826&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ipad-ninth-gen.jpg?resize=150%2C100&quality=50&strip=all 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </div> <div class="review product-widget__review-details"> <div class="product-widget__rating-and-review-link"> <div class="product-widget__review-details--rating"> <div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4 out of 5"></div> </div> <a class="product-widget__review-link" href="https://macworld.com/article/556861/ipad-9th-generation-review.html" target="_blank">Read our review[/url] </div> </div> <div class="product-widget__information"> <div class="product-widget__pricing-details "> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label"> Best Prices Today: </span> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper"> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-10-2-inch-iPad-2021-Wi-Fi-64GB-Space-Gray/483978365&xcust=1-1-226832-5-357716-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad (2021, 9th generation)" data-vars-product-id="357716" data-vars-category="iPad,Tablets" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="Walmart" data-vars-po="" data-product="357716" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-10-2-inch-iPad-2021-Wi-Fi-64GB-Space-Gray/483978365" rel="nofollow">$329 at Walmart[/url] <span class="amp-bar"> | </span> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G9FPHY6?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&xcust=1-1-226832-5-357716-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="iPad (2021, 9th generation)" data-vars-product-id="357716" data-vars-category="iPad,Tablets" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="Walmart" data-vars-po="" data-product="357716" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G9FPHY6?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow">$439.00 at Amazon[/url] </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>This is the iPad at its most basic, which is why Apple didn’t embellish its name with any fancy descriptors. It starts at only $329, and you can often find it on sale for considerably less than that. Apple didn’t do much to update it over the 9th generation, but it at least has an A13 processor and starts at 64GB of storage instead of 32GB as before. It has the 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, too.</p> <p>All of which is to say that this is the iPad you should feel most comfortable taking out in the world with you. If it breaks, the loss won’t be as great as it would have been if you dropped even an iPad Air. This makes it well suited for children, students, or even as a shared device as a work environment. In most of these cases, it’ll do its job well. And while it’s not the flashiest iPad, it still a lot better than most of the other tablets on the market.</p> <p><strong>Who’s it for:</strong> Students, people who share devices in workplaces, or people who want an iPad for basic tasks.</p> <h2 id="apple-pencil-2nd-gen-for-serious-artists">Apple Pencil (2nd gen): For serious artists</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id="mentioned-in-this-article"> Mentioned in this article </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="apple-pencil-2nd-generation">Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img width="2400" height="1600" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 2400w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&quality=50&strip=all 1200w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=1240%2C826&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/apple-pencil-second-gen.jpg?resize=150%2C100&quality=50&strip=all 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </div> <div class="product-widget__information"> <div class="product-widget__pricing-details "> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label"> Best Prices Today: </span> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper"> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1WWBJK?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&xcust=1-1-226832-5-197950-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)" data-vars-product-id="197950" data-vars-category="iOS" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="197950" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1WWBJK?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow">$110.89 at Amazon[/url] </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>This model works with the last couple iPad Pro models and the newest iPad Air and iPad mini. It’s a bit more expensive than the first-generation Pencil, but a much better design. One side has a flat edge so the Pencil won’t roll off a desk or table, and you can charge it and pair it with your iPad just by placing it on a magnetic strip on the tablet’s side. The actual performance is identical to that of the earlier Apple Pencil, but this model supports gestures that can shave a few seconds off the creative process. With a double-tap on the barrel, for instance, you can quickly switch from drawing mode to eraser mode.</p> <p><strong>Who’s it for:</strong> Anyone who wants to use a stylus more than their fingers.</p> <h2 id="apple-pencil-1st-gen-for-casual-writers-with-the-basic-ipad">Apple Pencil (1st gen): For casual writers with the basic iPad</h2> <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget"> <div class="product-widget__block-title-wrapper"> <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id="mentioned-in-this-article"> Mentioned in this article </h4> </div> <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper"> <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="pencil-1st-gen">Pencil (1st gen)</h3> </div> <div class="product-widget__image-outer-wrapper"> <div class="product-widget__image-wrapper"> <img width="1201" height="801" class="product-widget__image" src="https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2020/04/apple-pencil-copy-100840418-orig.jpg?quality=50&strip=all" loading="lazy" alt="Pencil (1st gen)" sizes="(max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px" /></div> </div> <div class="review product-widget__review-details"> <div class="product-widget__rating-and-review-link"> <div class="product-widget__review-details--rating"> <div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4.5;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5"></div> </div> <a class="product-widget__review-link" href="https://macworld.com/article/226885/apple-pencil-review-much-sharper-than-the-average-smart-stylus.html" target="_blank">Read our review[/url] </div> </div> <div class="product-widget__information"> <div class="product-widget__pricing-details "> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label"> Best Prices Today: </span> <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper"> <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NY7784?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&xcust=1-1-226832-5-196930-9934&sref=https://www.macworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Pencil (1st gen)" data-vars-product-id="196930" data-vars-category="iOS,Tablet Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9934" data-vars-manufacturer="Apple" data-vars-vendor="" data-vars-po="" data-product="196930" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NY7784?tag=macworld05-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow">$84.99 at Amazon[/url] </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>This is now the only Apple Pencil model that works with the regular 9th-generation iPad–every other model has moved on to the 2nd generation Apple Pencil.</p> <p>Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a hassle compared to the newer model. For one, the magnetic cap covering the Lightning plug used for charging stays in place well enough when it’s attached, but there’s a good chance you’ll misplace it when you take it off to charge the Pencil. As for actually charging it? The easiest way is to plug the Apple Pencil into the iPad’s Lightning port, but then you have to deal with the Pencil sticking out at a perpendicular angle. If someone bumps into it, both the port and the Pencil could suffer damage. If you’re planning on using your stylus often, the second-gen Pencil is a better option.</p> <p><strong>Who’s it for:</strong> People who will only use a stylus for limited writing tasks and artists who want a tool with more weight.</p> </body></div> Source: Best iPad 2022: Which iPad is the right fit for you? (https://www.macworld.com/article/226832/best-ipad-air-pro-mini-processor-display-size-storage-price.html) |