Video Review: Two Weeks With the New 10th-Generation iPad

It's been almost two weeks since Apple introduced the new iPad, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it on a daily basis for a more in-depth review for those considering it as an upgrade or a holiday gift.

The price of the 10th- generation iPad is more expensive than the 9th- generation iPad that Apple is still selling. It is less expensive than the iPad Air because it has many features.

For most people, the 10th-generation iPad and the iPad Air is a good deal because it offers a solid set of features for an affordable price. The new iPad has the same display size as the iPad Air but it is not as advanced in terms of color and reflectivity.

Apple's newest iPad has the same general design as the iPad Air but has a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID integration. It doesn't have the faster transfer speeds of other iPad models, but it does have a more universal charging option.

The A14 chip inside the iPad is a bit faster than the A13 chip in the previous-generation version. The M1 in the iPad Air will last for a long time. It's a nice feature for those who prefer to use the iPad as a replacement for a Mac in a landscape orientation.

The iPad doesn't work with the Apple Pencil 1 because it doesn't have a Lightning port. It isn't clear why Apple didn't just add Apple Pencil 2 compatibility when you want to charge the Apple pencil with your iPad.

Apple designed a new Magic Keyboard Folio for the iPad that is compatible with the landscape camera to make the iPad into a Mac alternative. It is a two piece accessory that can be used as a keyboard and cover. The function row is not available for the Magic Keyboard.

If you opt for the iPad Air instead of the iPad, you're paying $150 for an M1 chip, a jump in display quality, and support for Stage Manager multitasking, and you're losing a lot.

The new iPad is a compromise between price and features that will appeal to many people. Do you like the iPad? We would appreciate it if you would tell us in the comments.