The entry-level iPad is an excellent, relatively affordable all-purpose tablet. Add a Smart Keyboard and an Apple Pencil, and you have a solid productivity machine. It's not as powerful as any of the other iPads (including the $399 mini ), but it's the most affordable of the bunch and we expect it...

Larger display for better multitasking; Smart Connector lets you use Apple's keyboard cover or third-party option; iPadOS brings many software improvements

Mediocre cameras; Large bezels

The new iPad for 2019 was something of a surprise - we weren't expecting Apple to refresh its entry-level tablet, but what we've got is something that delivers better performance and a more attractive screen at a strong price point.

Larger screen; smaller bezels; Smart connector

Lacks FaceID; Accessories are expensive

I love Target and the ability to order online and pickup up in store. The iPad was a super easy set up, and beautiful photo. They have improved greatly since my last iPad 2. I also must say I got it for a great price on Black Friday!

Is the iPad 7 2019 fun to use In our opinion, yes, but a large part of that is because of the new iPadOS, rather than any significant hardware changes that Apple has made this year. In short, the new iPad is a slightly larger version of the iPad 6 that supports the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

good battery life; high-quality aluminium chassis; decent cameras; Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support; bright and colour accurate display; decent performance

thick display bezels; pricier than its predecessor; comparatively slow Wi-Fi

The basic budget iPad is good, and makes a strong case for spending as little as possible on an Apple tablet in 2019.

The 10.2-inch iPad has a larger display than before, supports a few snap-on keyboard accessories and is one of the most affordable devices in Apple's gadget lineup; iPad OS works better than I expected and is well-optimized for the A10 processor

The base 32GB of storage isn't enough, meaning you'll really be paying $429 for the 128GB model; It's bigger and heavier than older model; The A10 processor is aging; It's similar to the previous iPad, which you can still get on sale

With its slightly larger screen and the introduction of the new iPadOS 13 operating system, the 2019 iPad is the safe, familiar and affordable iPad option. It lacks some of the speed and design points of the higher-end models, but that's why this is the perfect iPad option for many – as there's...

Affordable price point; Apple Pencil support (1st Gen; IPad OS great for multi-tasking apps; Smart Connector means keyboard and accessories support; Ideal performance for media consumption and apps

Bezels a bit chunky; Processor is fairly old in Apple terms; No FaceID; Not an anti-reflective screen; No True Tone screen technology

The addition of a Smart Connector and Apple's new iPadOS software turns the entry-level iPad from a passable laptop replacement into a device that may actually be the best sub-£500 device for business users, with excellent battery life, a great screen and some very versatile features.

Great battery life; iPadOS is outstanding for work; Great value

Official Smart Keyboard is expensive; No True Tone display; Uninspiring performance

Apple iPad 10.2: ... but only if you don't spend £160 on Apple's Smart Keyboard

Thin and light; IPadOS is a huge improvement; Powerful enough

Has the same chip as an iPhone 7; Smart Keyboard is way too expensive

Wow , what an amazing piece of technology, after owning one of the first iPad minis for a few years I thought it was time to update to a newer version, I was very impressed with the looks and the speed of this new iPad , well worth the new update, it makes surfing the internet and workflow so much...

Although I have an old iPad so am conversant with iPads, I found it impossible to set up the new iPad and had to take it to computer specialist and pay to have it set up. It's a great pity that there aren't even basic instructions on paper to guide you, not everyone is completely computer savvy.