iPad (2021)

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Why repair something that is not broken: in terms of price-performance ratio, the new iPad is unbeatable. Apple’s cheapest tablet is often overshadowed by the iPad Pro and iPad Air. But the basic model is the best-selling tablet – no Android tablet can keep up with it either.

Admittedly, Apple’s new 10.2in iPad looks a little old-fashioned compared to the other models: the bezels around the edges are wide and the housing thick. The home button, which has disappeared from all other Apple devices (except the iPhone SE) remains, but despite the old-fashioned looks the iPad convinces with its current performance.

DESIGN

With its high-quality housing and first-class workmanship, the iPad does not look like a budget tablet. But, compared to the iPad Air and Pro, the housing is significantly thicker and slightly heavier and the angularmodern design of the Pro models may not be everyone’s taste.

We look at the home button with mixed feelings: it looks outdated and there are undoubtedly advantages to the Face ID present on the Pro models. However, a Home