Apple iPad 7th Gen (10.2-inch, 2019)

Affordable;iPadOS is great;Support for Pencil and Keyboard;Bigger 10.2in display

The display isn't laminated;32GB starting storage feels low

Perfect score in our antiphishing test ; Perfect score against malware-hosting pages ; Layered ransomware protection ; Multifaceted browser extension ; Many bonus features

Tanked our hands-on malware protection test ; Some failures in independent lab tests ; Social network protection choices dated ; No multi-device volume licensing

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Natural, detailed video ; Loud, dynamic speakers ; Good value for money

No HDR ; Beaten for black depth ; Speaker placement

Sacrifices have been made in the name of affordability, but the iPad remains an excellent tablet

Larger screen, smaller bezels Smart connector

Lacks FaceID Accessories are expensive

The new iPad for 2019 was something of a surprise - we weren't expecting Apple to refresh its entry-level tablet, but what we've got is something that delivers better performance and a more attractive screen at a strong price point.

Front camera a big upgrade this generation ; Robust design ; True Tone added to display ; Apple Pencil (1st Gen) support ; Smart Connector for keyboards

The same design - which is looking dated now ; No touch-to-wake screen ; Rear camera hasn't been upgraded ; Still uses Lightning connector

This is an iPad for those who just need a simple tablet that will enable them to surf the internet, watch streaming services, and do the occasional other stuff - such as connecting a keyboard via the Smart Connector to do some work -rather than try to...

USB-C ; Updated design ; Repositioned webcam

Keyboard case is pricey ; 1st gen Apple Pencil support ; Only slightly faster than 9th gen iPad

It’s debatable whether Apple needed to introduce yet another 10-11in tablet but the iPad 10th generation does a very good job of justifying its existence. It’s nippy enough for everyday apps and productivity tasks, it’s well made, the screen is...

Thin and light ; IPadOS is a huge improvement ; Powerful enough

Has the same chip as an iPhone 7 ; Smart Keyboard is way too expensive

It is, however, impossible to deny the quality of the thing. The 10.2in iPad is still the best tablet you can buy for under £500 and, with the addition of a keyboard and iPadOS, it’s also a very good lightweight laptop alternative.

Great price ; Can now be used with Apple’s Smart Keyboard ; Bigger screen, which matters no matter how small the increase ; It’s an iPad – they’re good

Nothing to entice those who bought an iPad last year ; Non-laminated screen isn’t as good for drawing ; A new processor would have been nice

A very minor update on last year’s model, but the 2019 iPad is still the best entry-level tablet

Good performance ; Nice display ; Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support ; Attractively priced ; Long battery life ; More functionality thanks to iPadOS

Dated design with large bezels ; Display prone to reflection and glare ; Speakers only on one side in landscape ; Accessories sold separately ; Accessories are pricey