At the same time as the launch of the next-generation iPad Pro and iPad Air, Apple discontinued its ninth-generation iPad and significantly reduced the recommended retail price of its tenth-generation iPad. The basic model with 64 GB memory now costs just $349 in the Apple Online Store instead of the previous $449, while the 256 GB top model is now available for $499 instead of $599. Since the cheapest iPad Air currently costs at least $599, the mid-range tablet from 2022 is still an interesting and cheaper alternative.
The tenth-generation iPad is equipped with an Apple A14 Bionic, the same processor used in the iPhone 12. The 10.9-inch IPS panel has a resolution of 2560 x 1640 and a brightness of 500 nits, which is also compatible with the Apple Pencil, albeit the cheaper Apple Pencil with USB-C as well as the first-generation Apple Pencil. The device has a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera and a 12 MP f/1.8 main camera. The 28.6 Wh battery is charged via USB-C. Regardless of the selected storage configuration, 4 GB of RAM is always on board. A 5G modem is available for a surcharge of $150.