Apple’s latest iPad opts for evolution over revolution – and modest evolution at that. But it’s easier to accept when the end product is this good

Excellent; decent-sized screen; Useful iPadOS 14 features; Keyboard support

Few upgrades; Limited stereo speakers

Had comments on the great photos this iPad takes. I Love the Live feature... great for showing those family members who have not seen this new technology before. Gives them a shock then a laugh.

So compact to take around to appointments instead of a laptop. Aesthetically perfect as well. Love the fingertip recognition to unlock.

Good produce

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 iPad with iPadOS is a great 2-in-1 at a great price.”

Good performance; iPadOS greatly improves productivity; Solid battery life; Large screen; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure

Same design; same 32GB base storage; Smart Keyboard is expensive

There is very little surprise or mystery left when it comes to Apple's iPad lineup. The tablets are a staple of Apple's hardware range -- an experience that's similar to your iPhone, only bigger, and in many ways more versatile.

Battery life; Apple ecosystem and App Store; iPadOS; Affordably priced

USB-C would have been nice; 32GB of base storage

The 2020 iPad is basically the same solid tablet we got last year, except it runs and charges a little faster. That may not sound thrilling (because it isn’t) but this is an extremely competent device made more flexible by design changes and Pencil improvements in iPadOS 14.

It’s cheap! Improved performance; Battery life is still great; Includes a fast new charger

Base model only has 32GB of storage; Front-facing camera isn’t great

You probably won't be surprised to discover that the price has risen in line with the iPad's new-found capabilities. It's only gone up by 20, though, from 329 to 349 for the 32GB model, with the 128GB model costing 449.

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