It isn't cheap, but the 9.7in iPad Pro is perhaps the perfect tablet

Exceptionally powerful; Timeless; near flawless design; True Tone makes for a very natural display; A great tool for arty types

True Tone really needs to be turned off for videos; photos etc; Far from cheap

An excellent tablet, but it's compromised enough that it won't suit everyone as a laptop replacement

Excellent quality screen; High quality camera; No heavier or bulkier than the iPad Air 2; Apple Pencil as good as ever; Fingerprint reader

Pricey accessories; Keyboard cover won't suit everyone; Other similarly sized tablets have longer battery life

Apple's super-tablet has been shrunk

Super display; Very powerful; Superb on-the-move device

iPad Air 2 better for many; Pencil extra; Won't replace your laptop

Starting at ￡500 this is pricier than the other standard-size iPads – but rightly so. This tablet has prodigious power and if you are looking for something that can take over from average laptop usage (such as writing, surfing, media playing, art programs, etc.

Super performance; multitasking; handy size

Keyboard design; not as Pencil friendly; accessories cost extra

The worst iPad I've ever seen, first of all- the speakers are so crackly and I'm unable to even hear what's going on unless it's crackly. My friend got the Space Grey colour, and guess what- the black finish was peeling off!

It's a great buy. The extra speed in this model is quite noticeable, especially when dealing with the more involved or difficult apps (games). The camera, front and rear, takes high quality pics. The display is enhanced and adjusts to the light in your surrounds, so the screen is easy to see.

I am very lucky that I bought this iPad in a low price for 256GB, and it worked great! Thanks!!

Already own an iPad but it was time for an update. I knew I would be pleased. I love Apple products. So much faster than windows. Also like the fact that I got more storage.

Apple has always outdone the competition, and the iPad is a testament to this. Very light weight, extremely fast, high end graphics and photos. Videos saved to the tablet play uninhibited. ( video streaming is always at the mercy of available bandwidth).

If you've got your heart set on a new iPad, the 9.7" Pro isn't as clear a choice as you'd imagine, despite being the latest iPad. There's a lot to consider, from a number of angles.

Great form factor is easier to hold than larger Pro; Less expensive than larger Pro; Technology represents a step up from iPad Air 2 at same size; A very fast tablet; Great, bright display with True Tone; The best cameras ever seen on iPad; Very good battery life.

Expensive compared to current iPad Air 2 price, and extra features may not be worth it to a fair number of prospective users; Smaller screen makes for a slightly diminished drawing/typing experience compared to larger Pro; Audio not as good as larger Pro; Just a tad slower than larger Pro.