As a student, there isn’t a much better idea than investing in an iPad. Having one of Apple’s tablets under your belt will make sure you’ve got a tool that has all the best bits of each part of the world of computing. As powerful these days as laptops, slimmer than pretty much anything else out there, and more convenient than a pen and paper, an iPad is the ultimate productivity tool. Grab a keyboard cover, and you’ve got, in essence, a touchscreen MacBook.
There is an iPad for every student out there, although it can be tricky to choose one that fits your exact use case. You’ll likely have a whole host of questions and needs that need answering, most of which will probably boil down to “What model do I need?”, “how big should it be?”, “do I need WiFi or cellular?” or “what even is a smart connector?”. Worry not, there really is an iPad out there for you, and we’ll help you find the one that fits all of your needs.
Our pick for the best iPad is the most recent iPad model, the iPad (2022). It’s got a lovely redesigned chassis to go with its bigger screen and improved chip. It looks like its bigger cousin, the iPad Air, but comes in at a much lower price. You’ll still be able to connect it to keyboard covers with the smart connector at the bottom, and the camera on the front is a new landscape model. That should make all those video calls a little easier to take.
