IPad (10th generation)

iPad
	iPad (10th generation) in Yellow
Also known as	iPad (10th generation), iPad 10.9-inch
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn (on contract)
Product family	iPad
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	10th
Release date	October 26, 2022(2 years ago)
Introductory price	Wi-Fi: $449; Wi-Fi + Cellular: $599
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 16.1 ; Current: iPadOS 18.1.1, released November 21, 2024
System on a chip	Apple A14 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
CPU	Hexa-core (2× 3.1 GHz Firestorm and 4× 1.82 GHz Icestorm)
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage	64 or 256 GB
Display	10.9 inches (280 mm) 2360 × 1640 px (264 ppi), 500 nits max brightness (typical), 60Hz refresh rate
Graphics	Apple-designed quad core
Sound	Stereo
Input	Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
Camera	Front: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture; Rear: 12.0 MP AF, with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, Smart HDR 3, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Power	28.6 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions	248.6 mm (9.79 in) H; 179.5 mm (7.07 in) W; 7 mm (0.28 in) D
Mass	Wi-Fi: 477 g (1.052 lb) ; Wi-Fi + Cellular: 481 g (1.060 lb)
Predecessor	iPad (9th generation)
Website	www.apple.com/ipad-10.9/

Last updated December 04, 2024

The iPad (10th generation) (also referred to as the iPad 10.9-inch) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the ninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

Specifications

The design of the tenth-generation iPad more closely resembles the higher-end iPad Air and Pro models, with flatter edges and no home button. As with the iPad Air and Mini, the Touch ID sensor is located in the power button. It is available in silver, blue, pink, and yellow color finishes.^[7]

Like the iPad Air, it has a 10.9-inch 2360x1640 Liquid Retina display; an increase from the previous 10.2-inch model, but it is not laminated.^[7] The tenth-generation iPad uses an A14 Bionic processor, previously seen in the fourth-generation iPad Air and the iPhone 12 in 2020. The chip has a 6-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.^[7]

The tenth-generation iPad has Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless capabilities, as well as sub-6 GHz 5G on cellular models. It is the first base model iPad to use USB-C instead of the Lightning connector; connectivity is limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds, with support for external displays at 1080p resolution at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 2160p at 30 Hz.^[7] The tenth-generation iPad does not include a headphone connector, requiring wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter sold separately.^[7]

The tenth-generation iPad features a 12-megapixel rear-facing wide-angle camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and 4K video recording support.^[8] In a first for any iPad, the front-facing camera is now located on the long edge of the display, so that it is horizontally centered when the tablet is in a landscape orientation.^[9]^[7]

Accessories

The tenth-generation iPad supports the first-generation Apple Pencil; a USB-C to Lightning cable adapter must be used to pair and charge it. This adapter has been included with newer production runs of the first-generation Pencil since October 2022, and is sold separately for existing owners. It also supports the lower-cost Apple Pencil (USB-C), which charges via a built-in USB-C port. Unlike other iPad models with USB-C, it does not support the second-generation Apple Pencil.^[10]^[8]

Apple unveiled a new keyboard cover accessory for the tenth-generation iPad known as the Magic Keyboard Folio, as it is incompatible with the Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio. Unlike the Magic Keyboard designed for the iPad Air and iPad Pro, the Magic Keyboard Folio detaches from the back cover and can be used as an adjustable stand, and it includes a 14-key function row with a lock button.^[11]^[7]

Reception

The tenth-generation iPad received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its new design, battery life, and performance, but criticism for removing the headphone jack, the lack of support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, and a higher price point than its predecessor.^[4]^[7]

CNN writer Mike Andronico felt that the A14 processor had "the best [performance] we've seen on a tablet at this price" and made the device "more future-proof", while the Magic Keyboard Folio accessory was considered to potentially be Apple's "best keyboard cover yet". However, it was noted that its display was "starting to show its age" in comparison to the iPad Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro due to its lower resolution and refresh rate, and that "for the vast majority of people who just want a great tablet for streaming, sketching, gaming and some light productivity, the ninth-gen iPad is still the better value".^[9]

The Verge similarly questioned the model's positioning as being "stuck in the middle" between the cheaper ninth-generation iPad and the higher-end Air and Pro, noting that "in a vacuum, there’s very little to complain about with the 10th-gen iPad. It’s an excellent tablet that does all of the things you expect from a tablet very well", but that "it costs considerably more [than the ninth-generation model] and is not as good as an iPad Air. And since you can find a current iPad Air on sale fairly easily at this point, this new iPad is not the iPad to buy right now despite the fact that it has a lot going for it."^[7]

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models v t e
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.^[12]

Notes

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References

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↑ Todd, Haselton (October 18, 2022). "Apple announces new iPad Pros, redesigned regular iPad, and updated Apple TV 4K". CNBC . Archived from the original on October 18, 2022.
1 2 updated, Mark Spoonauer last (October 24, 2022). "Apple iPad (10th gen) review". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
↑ "Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors". Apple . October 18, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022.
↑ "iPad 10.9". Apple . October 18, 2022. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023.
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1 2 Ulanoff, Lance (October 24, 2022). "iPad 10.9 (2022) review". TechRadar. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
1 2 "iPad (2022, 10th gen) review: A great tablet that most people can skip". CNN . October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
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[1] "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 18.1.1.

[Bray-3] Bray, Jonathan (November 21, 2022). "Apple iPad 10th generation (2022) review: Filling the narrowest of gaps". Exper Reviews. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

[4] Todd, Haselton (October 18, 2022). "Apple announces new iPad Pros, redesigned regular iPad, and updated Apple TV 4K". CNBC . Archived from the original on October 18, 2022.

[Priday-5] 1 2 updated, Mark Spoonauer last (October 24, 2022). "Apple iPad (10th gen) review". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

[6] "Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors". Apple . October 18, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022.

[7] "iPad 10.9". Apple . October 18, 2022. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023.

[Seifert-8] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Seifert, Dan (October 24, 2022). "Apple iPad (10th gen) review: stuck in the middle". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

[:3-9] 1 2 Ulanoff, Lance (October 24, 2022). "iPad 10.9 (2022) review". TechRadar. Retrieved March 30, 2023.

[:4-10] 1 2 "iPad (2022, 10th gen) review: A great tablet that most people can skip". CNN . October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.

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[12] Peters, Jay (October 18, 2022). "Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio for the new iPad has a 14-key function row". The Verge. Retrieved March 30, 2023.

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