New 10th-Generation iPad Has Slower USB-C Port Compared to Other Models

The latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models have a fasterUSB-C port compared to the new 10th- generation iPad.

The new iPad, which was released this week, has a limit on the amount of data that can be transferred from the device to another computer. The 10th- generation iPad has the same data transfer speeds as the ninth- generation iPad, even though the 10th- generation iPad has ausb-c port.

iPad Pro models with the M1 chip and newer are compatible with Thunderbolt 3 for data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, the fifth- generation iPad Air is capable of transfers up to 10 Gbps, and the fourth

The new iPad has a slowerusb-c port in the video below.

The new iPad's tech specs page does not mention the slowerUSB-C port, but we have independently confirmed that the device is limited to the standard 2.0 speed. This limitation might not matter to most customers in this iPad's target market, but it is still important information that might steer some customers towards the iPad mini or iPad Air. AirDrop can be used for faster transfers.

The new iPad starts at $449 in the US, while the iPad mini and iPad Air start at $499 and $600, respectively.

Key new features of the 10th-generation iPad compared to the previous entry-level model include a larger 10.9-inch display with slimmer bezels, flat edges, the A14 Bionic chip, aUSB-C port, a Touch ID power button, and a landscape-positioning FaceTime The device is available in a number of colors.